Managing A Successful Investor Relations Strategy

March 21, 2006

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March 22, 2006 - Chicago, IL: AeA Investor Relations Program - Multiple companies came together on Tuesday, March 21st to learn and discuss different investing outlets and how they work with and affect high-tech organizations. A excellent line-up of speakers gave attendees a well-rounded picture of their different investment options along with their knowledge of the investment industry.

Presenters:

• Demetrios Skalkotos, Regional Vice President, NASDAQ

• Don Nemerov, Director-Compensation & Benefits Practice, Grant Thornton LLP
• David Farina, Principle, William Blair & Co., LLC
• Elizabeth Saunders, Co-founding Partner, Chairman, Ashton Partners
• Cindy Thorson Klimstra, Vice President-Investor Relations, CDW Corporation

Sonic Foundry kindly taped and produced a video of the March 21, 2006 Investor Relations program.  Please follow the link below to view the presentations.

Video

AeA would like to give special thanks to Sonic Foundry for providing video production services!

L to R: Ed Longanecker, AeA Midwest Council; Don Nemerov, Grant Thornton; Cindy Thorson Klimstra, CDW; Elizabeth Saunders, Ashton Partners; David Farina, William Blair & Co.

Join us on March 21st for a comprehensive discussion on managing a successful investor relations strategy. Whether you're a private company contemplating an IPO, a micro- or small-cap in search of Analyst coverage or a mid- to large-cap company struggling to effectively prioritize your time with the influx of hedge fund and shareholder demands, our panel of experts will provide further insight on best practices that drive successful IR program execution and visibility. By sharing their experiences from years of counseling companies in similar situations, our panel of experts will inform you about generating and managing an IR program aimed at attracting long-term investors, stabilizing your investor base, and creating long-term shareholder value.

Presentations 

Breakfast, Networking & Registration

Welcome and Introductions Mr. Ed Longanecker, Executive Director, AeA Midwest Council

U.S. Capital Market: Challenges in Corporate Governance, Trends, Standards, and Historical Outlook Mr. Demetrios Skalkotos, Regional Vice President, NASDAQ

Impact of FAS 123R: Stock-based Compensation Plans and Disclosure Mr. Don Nemerov, Director, Compensation & Benefits Practice, Grant Thornton LLP

Attracting Buy- & Sell-Side Analysts Mr. David Farina, Principle, William Blair & Co., LLC

Managing Hedge Funds Ms. Elizabeth Saunders, Co-founding Partner, Chairman, Ashton Partners

Driving A Successful IR Strategy Ms. Cindy Thorson Klimstra, Vice President, Investor Relations, CDW Corporation

Panel Discussion: Q&A

Ed Longanecker, Executive Director

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