Mayor Bloomberg to Keynote at “NY XPO for Business” First Ever NY XPO, a Collaboration of Five Boroughs

Expected to draw a crowd of more than 15,000 tri-state area business, community and political leaders, the first of its kind NY XPO for Business will debut Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

XPO is currently supported by most of the leading trade associations and we are working with major borough, city and state business organizations to build a show that truly represents the business community of all of New York City

"XPO is currently supported by most of the leading trade associations and we are working with major borough, city and state business organizations to build a show that truly represents the business community of all of New York City," said Marc Sherer, whose company, Event Management, is producing the show.

For this event, Sherer contacted all five borough chamber presidents for their support. "Although each borough is unique, I wanted this show to represent unity for the entire business community," Sherer said. All five said yes and collectively approached Mayor Michael Bloomberg to address the business community as the show’s official keynote speaker. Mayor Bloomberg is scheduled to speak at the "Five Borough Chamber Luncheon."

"I think I can speak for all of the city’s chambers when I say that this is a show we can all be proud of," said Manhattan Chamber President Nancy Ploeger. "Coming together to support the needs and foster the growth of small and mid-size businesses within the city is essential. This show represents what can be achieved when we work together toward a common goal."

Joe Connolly, whose Wall Street Journal business reports are heard by millions on WCBS 880, will kick-off the show at the North Fork Bank/WCBS Small Business Network Breakfast.

For the remainder of the day, attendees are invited to tour more than 400 booths and participate in their choice of ten educational tracks to include over 50 seminars covering sales, marketing and advertising, business management, technology and more. Lastly, the region’s largest Holiday Season Kickoff Networking Party, featuring Aztec Two Step Live, will close out the show. Admission is free to the Exhibit Hall, seminars and networking function. There are nominal costs for the breakfast and luncheon.

"We’ve designed this event to be filled with programs and sessions that will offer significant value to our exhibitors and attendees," Sherer said.

NY XPO 2006 for Business is sponsored by Aetna, North Fork Bank, Microsoft, Time Warner Cable, Staples, Chase Manhattan Bank, conEdison, United States Postal Service, OPEN from American Express, Skyline Manhattan, PrimePay, Synesis IT, Merrill Lynch and AllService Event Technology. Among its Community supporters are NY City Small Business Solutions Centers, U. S. SBA, NY Small Business Development Center, Ad Club of NY, National Association of Women Business Owners and several Chambers of Commerce - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Harlem, Caribbean, Queens, Staten Island and Bronx.

About Event Management
Event Management, Inc. is a West Hartford, Connecticut-based firm with over 20 years of experience in the production of small and major trade shows and special events. Headed by company President Marc P. Sherer, Event Management produces trade shows throughout New England and New York.

About NY XPO
In its debut year, NY XPO is expected to draw upwards of 15,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors, the largest business-to-business show in the Northeast. The event will feature Mayor Michael Bloomberg as its keynote speaker. Throughout the day, ten educational tracks will be offered that will include over 50 seminars covering sales, marketing and advertising, business management, technology and more.

Admission to the show is free to the public. Tickets for the North Fork Bank/WCBS Small Business Network Breakfast with Joe Connolly and the 5 Borough Luncheon with Mayor Bloomberg can be purchased in advance.