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We are pleased to offer your organization the opportunity to exhibit at an innovative and exciting conference and exhibition – Growing the Margins: Energy Conservation and Generation for Farms and Food Processors – that will take place April 11-13, 2007 at the London Convention Centre, in London Ontario.

The Growing the Margins Energy ConfereEnergy ConfereEnergy Con nce will explore the technological, operating, policy, regulatory, fi nancial and other challenges and opportunities facing farms and related food processing and rural industries as they strive to improve their energy effi ciency, utilize by products in better fashion, and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Program OverviewGrowing the Margins will offer a special one-day, pre-conference tour of several renewable energy and energy conservation projects, followed by two days of plenary sessions and concurrent technical sessions tailored to audience interests.

Sessions will provide insight to, and allow for discussion of barriers and opportunities for system adoption. Technologies and processes addressed will include: energy effi ciency and demand management initiatives; farm-based biofuels production (ethanol, biodiesel, pelletized organics); energy from biomass (anaerobic digestion, combustion); and energy from other sources (wind, solar, pyrolysis, geothermal, micro-hydro). Also addressed will be issues related to policies and regulations, fi nancing, business planning and other topics of importance.

It is anticipated that well in excess of 400 delegates from Canada, the United States and other countries will attend Growing the Margins. In addition, there is space for upwards of 40 exhibitors, There will also be a poster display of emerging technologies and activities of interest.

Further Conference information may be found at www.gtmconf.ca

GrowingEnergy Conservation and Generation

for Farms and Food Processors

the Margins:

April 11-13, 2007, London Convention Centre, London, Ontario, Canada

Benefi tsGrowing the Margins will be of great interest to livestock and fi eld and horticulture crop farmers, greenhouse operators, food and beverage processors, technology and service providers, governments at all levels, utilities, researchers, fi nancial institutions and other stakeholders who are attracted by the social, economic and environmental benefi ts of on-farm energy conserva-tion and generation and who wish to learn more about how these might be realized.

Exhibiting at the Growing the Margins Energy Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for you to reach these audiences, and specifi cally, those which are important to your communi-cations and marketing efforts.

S P O N S O R H I P O P P O RT U N I T I E S

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A number of exciting opportunities exist for companies wishing to increase their profi les & exposure at this event. To discuss sponsorship opportunities contact Andrew Bawden

519-438-5729 5030email andrew.bawden@farms.com

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Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities: Conference will bring together a large and diverse

number of livestock and field and horticulture crop farmers, greenhouse operators, foodand beverage processors, technology and service providers, representatives ofgovernment at all levels, utilities, researchers, financial institutions and otherstakeholders who find the social, environmental and economic benefits of on-farm energyconservation and generation appealing.

Platinum Sponsors ($10,000)1. A high exposure exhibit space2. Two conference registrations3. Three banquet tickets4. Company name and logo displayed prominently on web site, conference

promotional materials and signage5. Acknowledgements during conference6. Half-page advertisement in the conference program guide

Gold Sponsors ($5,000)1. Two conference registrations2. Company name and logo on web site, conference promotional materials

and signage3. Acknowledgements during conference

Silver Sponsors ($3,000)1. One conference registration,2. Company name and logo on web site, conference promotional materials

and signage3. Acknowledgement during conference

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Banquet Reception ($10,000)1. Corporate logo prominently placed throughout the banquet.2. Public acknowledgement during the banquet.3. Corporate logo in the conference program guide as a Platinum Sponsor4. One booth available, located in the exhibit area5. Publicity of event sponsorship on the Conference web-site, including a

link to Sponsor’s website

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6. Half- page advertisement in the program guide7. Two complimentary conference registrations8. 3 banquet tickets

Receptions ($5,000 each) – post-Technology Tour Reception, Wednesday,April 11, or pre-banquet Networking Reception, Thursday, April 12

1. Corporate logo prominently placed throughout the reception2. Public acknowledgement during the reception3. Corporate logo in the conference program guide as a Gold Sponsor4. Two conference registrations

Technology Tour ($5000)A special technology tour the day before the Conference that will provideinsight to a range of commercial scale and leading edge technology projects,involving both energy conservation and generation.1. Corporate logo throughout the tour as a Sponsor2. Sponsor’s brochures distributed to all participants3. One exhibit booth throughout the Conference4. Publicity of event sponsorship on the Conference web site, including a

link to Sponsor’s website5. One complimentary conference registration

Tote Bag Sponsorship - $8,0001. Corporate logo on conference bags to be distributed to all registered

attendees of the “Growing the Margins” Energy Conference2. Publicity of event sponsorship on the Conference web site, including a

link to Sponsor’s website3. One exhibit booth available throughout Conference4. One complimentary conference registration

Program Guide AdvertisingThe on-site program guide will provide a break down off all the events thatwill take place during the 3-day session (tour and conference). It will alsocontain all concurrent technical session and poster abstracts presented duringthe Growing the Margins Energy Conference. All advertising will be wellpositioned within the publication and will be in full process color. Full bleedis available on all full pages.

Size Amount DimensionsHalf Page $695.00 8.5x5.25Full Page $1195.00 8.5x11Inside back/front $1495.00 8.5x11Back Page $1795.00 8.5x11

We would be pleased to discuss other levels of sponsorship and corresponding benefits.To participate or for further information please contact:

Andrew Bawden1-877-438-5729 ext. 5030andrew.bawden@farms.com

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• GST (6%) applied to all booth fees.

• Booths will be confi rmed when we receive a signed application and a $500.00 deposit (cheque, credit card or purchase order.

Exhibit Space RatesStandard Booth

10’ x 8’

Oversized Corner Unit #7 or #16

$1,000.00

$1,500.00

$1,200.00

$1,750.00

Early Bird Rate(Before

Jan. 31/07)

RegularRate

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S H O W I N F O R M AT I O N & R E G U L AT I O N S

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RESERVING YOUR SPACE: Requests for space are considered only upon receipt of your application for exhibit space. The applica-tion must be completed, signed and accompanied by the required deposit payment in full. (See Exhibit Application Form).

BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS: All standard booth spaces will have an 8’ high back wall and 3’ high side rails. (Exhibit dimensions arestrictly enforced.)

BOOTH ASSIGNMENT: Booth assignments will be made on a selection process with first choices being made on the number ofBooth assignments will be made on a selection process with first choices being made on the number ofBooth assignments will be made on a selection process with fbooths requested and earliest deposits received. In all instances we will attempt to give you one of your three selections but in the eventthey are unavare unavare una ailable, management will contact you to assist in the selection of alternative space.

TERMS: Each booth requires a deposit of $500.00 and is due with your application. A contract will be issued requiring 50% of the balance owing payabwing payabwing pa le within 30 days. Fle within 30 days. Fle within 30 da inal payment in full is required no later than Final payment in full is required no later than Final pa ebruary 15th. Please note that all contracts andinvoicing will be in Canadian dollars. There will be a 6% Goods and Services tax added to each booth.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations will not be accepted after February 15th, 2007. The exhibitor is responsible for thetotal booth rental, regardless of the reason for the cancellation. Cancellation prior to February 15th, 2007, will forfeit the booth deposit.

BOOTH FURNISHINGS: Standard equipment in each booth includes the wall draping and standard carpet, a 6’ skirted table,2 chairs and a sign. Exhibitors are responsible for any power, special lighting, or additional furnishings. The Conference management will send you a complete information package after receiving your booth application.

CONFERENCE ADMISSION: Purchase of exhibit booth space entitles you to one (1) full conference delegate pass for each 10 x 8’booth area.

Growing the Margins ConferenceC/O First Stage Enterprises Inc.

1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 104Toronto, ON M3C 3C5(416) 426-7234

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contact:

Show Information and Regulations

Exhibit Sales:

1-877-438-5729 ext. 5030

Complete ExhibitorRules & Regulations will be

forwarded upon receipt of youbooth application form.

Company ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ( )____________________________________ Fax ( )____________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Manager / Contact ________________________________________________________________________________________

Display Type � Full Pre-fabricated booth OR� Quick Pop-up OR table display

Authorizing Signature________________________________________________________ Date_________________________

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IMPORTANT: Booths will be confirmed when we receive a signed copy of this application along with a $500 deposit in the form of a cheque or credit card or purchase order

RETURN Growing the Margins ConferenceAPPLICATION TO:APPLICATION TO:APPLICA c/o First Stage Enterprises Inc.

1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 104Toronto, ON M3C 3C6

416-426-7280or Fax today to:

DEPOSIT INFORMATION: $500 deposit per booth is required with application

� Cheque Enclosed or Credit Card: � or �

Amount $ Card # ____________________________________________________ Expiry____________________

Signature____________________________________________ Attach P.O._______________________Signature____________________________________________ Attach P.O._______________________Signature____________________________________________ Attach P

or Purchase Order Number__________________________________________________________________

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Amount $ Card # ____________________________________________________ Expiry____________________

EXHIBIT RATES & SELECTION

NOTE: 3 OR MORE BOOTH UNITS QUALIFIES YOU FOR A 10% DISCOUNT

EXHIBIT RATES & SELECTION

1st Choice(s) __________________________________

2nd Choice(s) __________________________________

3rd Choice(s) __________________________________

RegularRate

(6% GST will be added to your booth invoice. All Booth rates are in Canadian Dollars.)

EarlyBird

� Standard Booth $1,000.00 $1,200.00

� Oversized Booth $1,500.00 $1,750.00

Early Bird Deadline is January 31, 2007.

$1,000.00 $1,200.00

$1,500.00 $1,750.00

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