Thursday, November 18, 2010 Grand Hyatt New York New York, NY The 4th annual Maxim Group Growth Conference is a senior level, interactive conference experience designed to meet the needs of our institutional clients. We combine company presentations, break-out sessions and management 1-on-1 meetings to assist clients with gaining an in-depth perspective on the issues affecting the growth of our presenting companies. The conference will also feature a series of panel discussions, a networking lunch and post conference cocktail reception. This one-day event will feature more than 80 presentations across six designated tracks from a diverse selection of both domestic and international companies. CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Designated Track Descriptions: Healthcare: Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Healthcare Technology, Biotechnology Technology: Digital Media, Enterprise Software, Internet /IT Services Shipping/Transportation: Maritime Transportation, Asset Light/ Freight Forwarding/ Logistics, Surface Transportation Alternative Energy & Infrastructure:Energy Efficiency & Storage, Infrastructure Build-out, Distributed Power Generation Financial Services:Mid-cap Banks/Brokers Emerging Growth Companies: China Feature Panel Discussions (Four specialized 50-minute panel sessions) Past Panel Discussions: The Current State of The Equity & Credit Markets A Bull In China: New Opportunities in a Transforming Market Marine Bulk Shipping: A Range of Perspectives on Markets, Management Strategies and Opportunities Impact of the Economy and Potential Healthcare Reform on the Healthcare Industry Recipe for a Successful SPAC Recent Trends in a SPAC Market Aesthetic Industry – Navigating the Macro Environment Headwinds Creating Shareholder Value in the Dry Bulk Industry; Strategies, Investments, Outlook Expected Attendance: 80 + Presenting Companies 1,000 + Buy Side Investors Presented By:

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 Annual Growth Conference (the "Conference") as an informational service and networking opportunity for the Presenting Companies 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 investment advice through their participation in or attendance at the Conference, nor is Maxim soliciting any offers to buy or sell any security of any company.