Maxim Group LLC will hold its annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. The Maxim Group Growth Conference is a senior level, interactive conference experience designed to meet the needs of our institutional clients. We combine company presentations, Q&A sessions and management one-on-one meetings to assist clients with gaining an in-depth perspective on the issues affecting the growth of our presenting companies. This one-day event will feature more than 80 presentations across six designated tracks from a diverse selection of both domestic and international companies engaged in the Healthcare, Technology, Shipping/Transportation, and Emerging Growth sectors. Conference Highlights: Designated Blank Check Company (SPAC) Track featuring interactive presentations from selected Blank Check Companies as well as a special panel session on the future of the SPAC market. Designated Aesthetic Device Industry Track featuring presentations and one-on-one meetings with some of the leading companies in the space, along with a special panel session on the current and emerging growth drivers for this industry. Shipping/Transportation Track coupled with a timely panel session designed to help investors navigate through the many investment opportunities in this industry. Designated Technology Track with presentations from industry leaders in the Digital Media, Flat Panel Display, Semi-Cap Equipment, Enterprise Software, and Internet industries. Designated Healthcare Track including an industry overview and company presentations from the Biotechnology, Medical Device and Healthcare Services industries. Presentations and One-on-One meetings with CEO's of some of China's Leading Growth Companies. Expected Attendance: 80 + Presenting Companies 1,000 + Buy Side Investors Presented By:

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Maxim Group LLC (Maxim) reserves the right in its sole discretion to accept or reject registration for, or admission to, all or any portion of our Conference. Maxim sponsors the Maxim Group 1st Annual Growth Conference (the "Conference") as an informational service and networking opportunity for the Healthcare, Technology, Specialty Retail, select Special Situations and International companies, as well as investors, venture capitalists and company executives. Maxim does not prepare, review or edit the presentations and other information provided by each company, and does not warrant, endorse, or take any responsibility for the quality, content, accuracy or adequacy of any such information as the basis for any investment decision. Maxim is not providing any person with any investment advice through their participation in or attendance of the Conference, nor is Maxim soliciting any offers to buy or sell any security of any company.