The 33rd Annual Home Remodeling & Decorating Shows Produced by N.E.C. Group, Inc. !” es om h m ea dr r ei th to in s se ou h r “H elpi ng h omeo w ners tu rn th ei

Over a decade of history at the OC Fair & Event Center For many years, N.E.C. Group, Inc. has consistently produced a minimum of three Home Improvement Shows annually at the OC Fair & Event Center . The CEO and his late partner also produced home shows at the OC Fair & Event Center dating back to the early 80’s. Show size has generally been buildings 10-12 and sometimes the Parade of Products. Additionally, the Main Mall or one half of the Main Mall has been added in times of a good economy. N.E.C. Group, Inc. has demonstrated a unique ability to attract upscale homeowners who are willing and able to purchase products and services from our vendors as well as support on-site food and beverage sales at the OC Fair & Event Center. In addition to attendee purchases of food and beverages, N.E.C. Group has provided at times “Vendor Breakfasts”, a “Ferrari Owner’s Association Breakfast”, “A Night with Steve Allen Dinner”, and promoted a special barbecue on behalf of the OC Fair & Event Center concessionaire. In fact N.E.C. Group would like to do more of the BBQ Events outdoors in the spring and the fall when the main mall is used. While attendance may vary depending on time of year, that variance is usually no more than 10% up or down.

OC Fair & Event Center A few photos of N.E.C Group Home Shows at the OC Fair & Event Center

N.E.C. Group, Inc.’s CEO has a 33 year history in So. California N.E.C. Group, Inc. has one of the longest running histories of producing events in the Southern California Market. This production company has consistently delivered quality events with licensed,trustworthy home improvement vendors to an audience of local and regional homeowners. No other event production company in Southern California has weathered the ever-changing economy in this market and consistently delivered more events with whom vendors were proud to be associated and attendees feel was worth their time and effort to attend. The N.E.C. Group, Inc. team has an unsurpassed level of expertise in every aspect of event production. Delivering an event that is consistent with the title of the show is uppermost in importance. When an attendee comes to an N.E.C. Group event, they are not subjected to exhibitors that are outside the advertised category of vendors.

Who is the N.E.C. Group, Inc. N.E.C. Group, Inc. Is one of America's leaders in the field of segmented marketing. Segmented marketing is the science of targeting a specific demographic in the marketplace, i.e., homeowners, women, sports enthusiasts, seniors, etc. Utilizing a variety of vehicles to assist clients to achieve marketing goals, N. E. C. Group specializes and provides media planning and buying, direct response advertising, lead generation, television shows, infomercial and television commercial production. In addition to providing strategies for clients in the general marketplace, The N. E. C. Group, Inc. produces consumer events including the 33rd annual Home Remodeling and Decorating Shows plus Eco-Expo at various venues throughout Southern California and Utah. Each show is systematically booked by category to ensure a true central marketplace theme where homeowners can get answers to their home improvement questions. While being able to meet face to face and interview local, regional and national companies that they are interested in doing business with resulting in intelligent decisions, and of course, purchases! This converts to local revenue that adds significantly to the state and local tax base. During show times, attendees also visit local eateries, gas stations and other business establishments. Traveling vendors provide a boost to hotels in the area as well. More important than just sales and profits and taxes are the contributions to the communities that are planned and executed at virtually all of these events.

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The Eco-Expo feature started long before it was popular way over a decade ago! The shows management has been dedicated to providing the very latest environmentally friendly products and services. The show exhibited the first electric cars and the first hydrogen car! The show gave away thousands of CFL bulbs that will have a huge impact on energy savings in the community! The show's have given away thousands of trees to plant for Earth Days throughout the years! The show donated space and promoted the Edison energy star exhibit for years and continues to offer that and other environmentally friendly exhibits without charge! Fire safety displays, pool safety, water (Beach) safety displays, earthquake preparedness have all had separate displays helping to educate people in the communities of these important issues. These displays have included local fire departments, OC Lifeguards including the Costa Mesa city hall and the Mayor. Many of these types of exhibits were offered exhibit space on a complimentary basis, because the interests of the public and the communities these shows service needs to come first before profits! At the Orange County Fairgrounds the show has donated 1000’s of sq. feet of sod and potted plants over the years. The OC show donated space to the American Red Cross for collections of cash and goods for victims of fires and earthquakes. For years the OC show gave away thousands of pumpkins to attendees during our shows that fall just before Halloween. Canned food drives for the homeless have been going on throughout the years (this was not done for publicity, but because it was the right thing to do!

The only home shows in SoCal approved & endorsed by The League of California Homeowners

Several years ago The League of California Homeowners and the N.E.C. Group collaborated on a program to begin contractor license checking. N.E.C. Group became the first if not the only Homeshow company in Southern California to begin checking contractor exhibitors for proper licensing by the California Contractors States License Board (CSLB). N.E.C. requires all contractor exhibitors to sign a contract asserting that they are in fact in good standing with the CSLB. Because of N.E.C.’s commitment to the dissemination of consumer information through seminars, workshops, and in-kind space donations for non-profits and their causes, the N.E.C. Groups home show’s are the only home show’s approved and endorsed by the League of California Homeowners .

Who and what’s at the events? Americas Green Gardner, syndicated columnist and radio host Nick Federoff speaks and shares his knowledge at every show. TV and Radio Trouble shooter Judd McIlvain is there to broadcast live and help community attendees with their consumer problems. Best Buys reporter Alan Mendelson features these events on his Best buys shows on KCOP TV. N.E.C. Home Remodeling and Decorating Shows include meticulously planned special features, such as: Cooking Demos from top local restaurants, the Do-It-Yourself Workshops, The World of Kitchens, Spa Spectacular, Window and Door Exhibition, The Money Show and the Dream Backyard. Exhibitors also have the opportunity to increase visibility by presenting an educational noncommercial mini-seminar on the shows stages. The show's latest special feature designed to help homeowners during these challenging times is the Home Buyers, House Sellers and Real Estate Investors Expo which was originally conceived at the OCFG during the last economic downturn. The feature was a big success at the last show in L.A. and is planned to continue into next year! Participants included best selling authors Michael Corbit "Find It Fix It Flip It" and others, Stephen Dexter author of “Beat The Bank", “Real Estate Debt Can Make You Rich" and others. Author of “5 Steps To Sold” and real estate strategist Mallory Nicholson , KFWB's hosts of "House Talk" Bill Southerland, Barry Tikotin, and Jay McBee who specialize in bank owned properties at $500 down as well as leading mortgage modification specialists and attorneys to help those in need.

Who and what’s at the events? National & Regional Traveling Exhibitions who chose N.E.C. Group events include: The Kohler Exhibition, The Bosch Exhibition, The Century 21 Home Of The future (featuring the Jetsons ride), Better Homes and Gardens Living Green Expo, Saturn , Sears, Ford, Gem Car, Mercedes Benz Ferraris Owners Club. (Ferraris Owners Club Breakfast hosted At OC Last year) Several of the past home improvement events have been sponsored by the Home Restoration & Remodeling TV Show. The TV show was produced by N.E.C. Group, Inc.’s Chairman and C.E.O. It was hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist Bob Seagren and KTLA Reporter Tiiu Leek. Their combined enthusiasm helped build real quality attendance for the home improvement events. Special local versions of the TV show are available to our clients to utilize as an editorial vehicle to carry their advertising message to a specific targeted audience. Many of these episodes have aired on the Home and Garden Channel in Orange County! Internet versions will soon be available on thehomeshow.com. Video highlights of N.E.C Group events are currently available on the homeshow.com.

Show photos over the years Throughout all the years, in all locations, N.E.C. Group still delivers a quality show, beautiful exhibits, and thousands of buyers. These are 3 OC shows and 1 LA show

Show photos over the years Homeowners and home improvement professionals get together!

Venue history & refenerces N.E.C. Group, Inc. and it’s CEO have a long-standing history of event production at the following venues; L.A. Convention Center- 26 years- Contact:Yollanda Stephens Pasadena Center- first show 1976- Contact: Nancy Johnson or James Canfield Orange County Fair Grounds - 10+ years Salt Palace Convention Center- 8 years- Contact: John Daich South Towne Expo Center- 9 years- Contact: John Daich Davis Conference Center- 4 years- Contact: Dave Hilliard Additional venue history available upon request

Pictures worth 1000 words

Marketing partners Past and present media partners include: Print - LA Times, Orange County Register, Long Beach Press Telegram, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star, The Daily News, Whittier Daily News Television - Cox Media, Time Warner, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, KCOP, KCAL, KTLA, Charter Communications Radio - KFWB, KNX170, KOST 92, KEARTH, KRLA, Advice Radio, Adrenaline Radio, KBIG, KTWV, KABC Billboards - Reagan Signs, Vista Media Direct Mail - L.A. Times Direct Pass Distribution Program- Southern California’s largest employers are partnering with N.E.C. Group, Inc. to deliver VIP passes to each of their employees. This program enhances our marketing plan while delivering an employed, qualified buyer to each event. Internet - AMP RADIO, JACK FM, THE WAVE, KEARTH, KFROG, KFWB, KNX, LA TIMES, OC Rgister, CBS TV, KROQ, Alansbestbuys.com. thingsgreen.com, League of California Homeowners, thehomeshow.com (media reference letters at end of presentation)

Marketing schedule May ‘08 OC Fair & Event Center Future advertising and promotions will be similar

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Below is the Marketing Schedule from ’08 OC Show, this example is an average schedule;

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Our exact times in placement are considered proprietary, however this is a typical advertising run. Frequency in placement may vary due to market conditions and promotions in the market at the time of the event.

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600 Cable TV Spots - Cox Media- 116 spots; Time Warner- 485 spots(CNN,CNBC, A&E, Bravo, FOOD, FOX, NC, HGTV, Lifetime,TLC, E-Entertainment, USA)

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TV/Broadcast- 206 spots CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox-11, KTLA, KCOP

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Radio - 383 total announcements (KFWB, KNX, Kost, K-EARTH, KRLA, Adrenaline Radio, Advice Radio, KABC

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Marketing schedule May ‘08 OC Fair & Event Center (continued) •

Print- LA Times (OC Edition) 9 days - 30’ ad or larger; OC Register 9 days- 30’ ad or larger; 4 additional papers- 1 day 20’ ad

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Internet - Internet is 2nd to none! Thehomeshow.com and or streaming commercials have been online since 1993. The site is hyperlinked to and from; KRTH, KTWV, KFWB, KNX, KFROG, JACKFM, KROQ, and The AMP. LA Times, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star, OC Register, Alan Mendelson’s Best Buy TV Show, CBS TV, KABC TV, MYFM, KOST, Advice Radio, Adrenaline Radio, Things Green, The League of California Homeowners. Go Metro, Metrolink, Citywatch, The Learning Channel, Wheel of Fortune and scores of others. Hundreds of companies participate in our free online homeshow, a public service since 1993.

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E-Mail Blasts - three rounds of email blasts to 36,000 previous attendees, thehomeshow.com visitors, exhibitor email lists

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Public Relations - N.E.C. Group is represented by Blanchette & Associates, the PR firm specializes in accessing all media. John Blanchette trained with the late Phil Paladino who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Zsa Zsa Gabor.

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Copies of video tape of hundreds of news stories are available upon request. No other home show company has received the massive amount of news stories as N.E.C. Group.

Celebrity appearances

Chris Slade - AC/DC

Chad Everett

Dick Van Patton and John Paul Joria (Paul Mitchel CEO)

More celebrity appearances

Claude Akins

Lyle Waggoner

Michael Corbett

Rene Enrequese

Nick Federoff

Richard Karn

Linda Thompson Jenner

Zsa Zsa Gabor

List of some celebrities who have appeared Delta burke (Designing Women) Jerry Van Dyke Rick Dees Lisa Hartman Steve Allan (performed) Claude Akins Rene Enriquez (Hill Street Blues) Zsa Zsa Gabor Prince Frediic von Anhalt Connie Stevens Barbara Eden Mclean Stevenson Marion Ross (Mrs C. Happy Days) Dom DeLouise Dawn Wells (Gilligans Island) Steve Yeager Don Newcobme Ron Cey Steve Garvey Dorian Harewood (NBC Las Vegas) Linda Evans Chef Harry Rip Taylor Rod Steiger Richard Karn Chris McWatt(Weekend Warriors) Michael Corbett Jennifer york KTLA Traffic Mark Kriski KTLA Jane Monreal KABC TV TRAFFIC Jim Newman KABC, KTLA, KFWB Carlos Amesque KTTV

Judd McILvain Reporter Danny Ramero reporter (weather KABC) Alli Mcay KTLA Brian Blakley(Weekend Warriors) Dick Van Patten John Paul DeJoria (CEO Paul Mitchell) Martin Yan (Yan Can Cook) Chad Everrett Lyle Waggoner Mary Ann Mobley Gary Collins Phillis Diller Lou Ferrigno Vallery Harper Debbie Reynolds Dina Shore Dennis Weaver Betty White Christopher Cross (performed ) Air Supply (performed) Graham Russell Russell Hitchcock Jed Moss Jonni Lightfoot Russel Letizia Mike Zerbe Robert Gadsby (chef) Carmen Electra ACDC Drummer Chris Slade John Salley (Pistons/Lakers)

Mayors NEC Shows have received Proclamations from all of them! Mayor Tom Bradley Mayor Alan Mansoor Costa Mesa Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn Los Angeles Mayor Bill Bogaard (Pasadena) Mayor Richard Reardon Los Angeles

Some of the TV Shows who have utilized our events to promote and recruit home owners :

Weekend Warriors Design on a Dime Landscapers Challenge Monster Garage Monster House Over Your Head Clean Sweep Wheel of Fortune Home Restoration & Remodeling TV Show

Just a few radio & TV personalties who have publicized our events

Mayoral appearances & proclamations

Costa Mesa Mayor - Allan Monsoor Los Angeles Mayor - Antonio Villaraigosa

Los Angeles Mayor - Tom Bradley

Costa Mesa Mayor - Allan Monsoor

Pasadena Mayor - Bill Bogaard

Los Angeles Mayor - James Hahn

A few of the Dodger greats who have appeared over the years

Sponsorships

The Home Show and thehomeshow.com sponsored World Champion Costantino Burtuzzi in the Rolex Series Daytona 24 hour race, 2008 and 2009.

Sponsorships Air Supply & Christopher Cross home show concert benefited SPCALA

N.E.C. group sponsored World Famous rock group Air Supply and Christopher Cross.

Huge internet success of www.thehomeshow.com The highly successful website, www.thehomeshow.com was launched in 1993, when very few people even knew what the internet was. An example of N.E.C. being ahead of it’s time. This site offers huge exposure to reputable local and national home improvement companies while simultaneously promoting all N.E.C. Group, Inc. events. Features on the site such as “Ask Our Experts” and the “Home Improvement Highway” offer serious home improvement information to home owners in staggeringly impressive numbers. This quarter’s audited numbers which do not include independent clickthroughs and links to and from the site are as follows; •

Hit Report 2/22/09 --198155 this quarter, 80470 this month, 34820 page views, 980431 “Raw Hits this Quarter”

Vendors are also offered 24/7 access to information and paperwork surrounding participation in any of the N.E.C. Group events. Convenience and accessibility have increased vendor participation and satisfaction.

A partial view of thehomeshow.com List of Home Improvement Events Find out where and when a real, touch-and-feel home show is coming to a city near you

- Ask Our Experts If you have a question on home improvement, you can now receive some FREE advice. Our own Mr. Fix-it will answer all your home improvement questions FREE. Currently Mr. Fix-it is on vacation so your answers will be delayed Gardening or landscape questions? Ask Nick Federoff. Click here: www.thingsgreen.com

- NEC Group Inc.'s Home Page If you would like more information on how to participate in the Home Improvement Highway, be sure to take this link!

- How-To's/Do-It-Yourself Projects! Shop at Home: Products and Services NOT Readily Available in Stores, such as ...

- The Electronic Home Show A non-stop, on-line home improvement convention center. Check out the On-Line Directory of home improvement manufacturers, product and service professionals. If you are a home improvement professional, you should list your company in our directory for FREE! Millions of home owners have used this directory for their home improvement needs.

- Home Improvement Tips Courtesy of the League of California Homeowners

General show information Over 33 years of producing events, public demand has constantly changed regarding the interest of the moment. N.E.C. Group, Inc. has tirelessly worked to remain on the cutting edge of what’s hot. These features have and will include the following; Do-It-Yourself Workshops; Home-Based Business Expos; Cooking Stages; Interior Design Competitions; Home Buyers’, House Sellers’ and Real Estate Investors’ Expo; Eco Expos; Green-Building Expo; Spa Spectaculars; World of Kitchens; Family Fun Expos; Pet/Dog Expos; and many more. We have learned from the governing body for our industry, IAEE, and N.E.C. Group, Inc. has confirmed through industry research that the single most compelling reason consumers attend a home improvement event is “to learn something”. Consequently, educational opportunities for our attendees is an anchor tenet of each N.E.C. Group, Inc. event.

Community support features Collection Location for Disaster Relief Annual Auctions for Charities Food Drives for Charity Red Cross Blood Drives Child Safety/Child ID Program Aid to Earthquake victims/Earthquake Preparedness Southern California Fire Victims Relief Pet/Dog Rescue Organizations Support Air Supply and Christopher Cross Concert benefiting SPCALA