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Incredible Opportunity for Inventors!!!!

Most inventors would give their right arm for the opportunity to show their product face-to-face with several manufacturers, distributors or large retailers. You have the chance right here and now by signing up for the special "Inventors Spotlight" exhibit area at the National Hardware/Lawn & Garden Show to be held May 8-10 in Las Vegas.
Here is what you get by exhibiting:

1.      A 5' X 7' booth furnished with carpet, pipe & drape, skirted table & chair(s) in an area devoted to inventors' products/prototypes.
2.      The opportunity to compete in the New Product World for prizes. This is the area most visited by attendees to the show looking for new products to license, manufacture or distribute.
3.      Tickets for you and one other person to manage your booth. This is a closed show for industry buyers and sellers.
4.      Free inventor sessions all day on Thursday during the show.
5.      Opportunity to apply for one-on-one Open-to-Buy appointments with your chosen manufacturer/retailer.
6.      You will be entered into the Inventors Spotlight Contest for the chance to win several awards being given.
7.      Exposure to national media attention during the show; last year they came around to certain inventors' booths to film/record for news stations and other TV and radio programs.
8.      Listing in the National Hardware/Home & Garden Show directory.
9.      Cost of the Exhibit booth is $1,595. for first time exhibitors. This is a fabulous rate since those exhibiting in the rest of the show are paying $5,000 to $10,000 for their 10 X 10 booths. Their chairs, electrical, table, carpet, etc. is extra.
10. Lots of camaraderie with other inventors and UIA Staff

There are many inventors already signed up. This will be a fantastic experience that you will never forget. It just may be the ticket to your dreams.

To register for a booth go to:
http://www.uiausa.org/uploads/inventor2008NationalHardwareShow.pdf

For more information about the show go to:
http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com

Gain Additional Access to Top Retailers
Leading retailers have confirmed Open to Buy Days and will be running one-on-one meetings with exhibiting vendors EXCLUSIVELY of the 2008 National Hardware Show®

Appointments are limited. You must be a NHS exhibitor to be considered for
a meeting. Meetings are confirmed at the discretion of the retailer.

Contact Rich Russo at 203-840-5866 or email rrusso@reedexpo.com

From Invention Showcase:

Popular Science Invention Awards
Description: Popular Science Magazine is inviting proposals for submissions for the next world changing invention from independent inventors or small teams. Inventions created wholly out of universities or other R&D labs will not be considered. Ten inventions will be awarded prizes in a variety of categories, plus there will be a Student Award Category this year. Inventions must be physical objects and it must be a working prototype or something else that demonstrates that the invention actually works.
Prizes: Top 10 will be published in magazine.

For details, visit the link below
http://inventionshowcase.com/resources.htm
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BKFK - Signature Design Challenge
Description: Don’t ever say you never got your big break in the fashion world! This is your chance to develop an amazing, original style in your Idea Locker and showcase your one-of-a-kind designs. You could win $10,000 plus a day at Tommy Hilfiger studios in NYC, courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger. For kids under 19 only.
Prizes: $10,000 + shadow fashion designer

For details, visit the link below
http://inventionshowcase.com/resources.htm
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BKFK - Sports Evolution Challenge
Description: Put your passion for the game to work! Open your Idea Locker and invent a new sport or conceptualize an innovative piece of sports gear or equipment. You could win $10,000 and a chance to shadow an ESPN broadcaster for a game, courtesy of Newell Rubbermaid! For kids under 19 only.
Prizes: $10,000 + shadow an ESPN reporter
For details, visit the link below
http://inventionshowcase.com/resources.htm
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BKFK - Digital Arts Challenge
Description: Pen and paper? So analog! Dig into your Idea Locker and develop a new digital, mixed or transmedia method of storytelling. You could win $10,000 and a day with story publishing pros in NYC, courtesy of Pearson! For kids under 19 only.
Prizes: $10,000 + trip to NYC

For details, visit the link below
http://inventionshowcase.com/resources.htm
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BKFK - Going Green Challenge
Description: Your ideas have the power to make the world a better, greener place! Now jump into your Idea Locker and get this planet rewired with your original eco-friendly ideas. You could win $10,000 and a day with an expert from ’‘The 11th Hour”, courtesy of The Weather Channel for Kids®! For kids under 19 only.
Prizes: $10,000 + shadow a weather reporter

For details, visit the link below
http://inventionshowcase.com/resources.htm
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News - Bubble Wrap Competition Winners Announced! Sealed Air Names Three Student Finalists in the Second Annual Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors.

For details, visit the link below
http://inventionshowcase.com/bubblewraprelease1.htm

Take a look at this exceptional new resource!

Exceptional Products, Inc. (EPI), www.sellontv.com

Exceptional Products, Inc. is a direct response television marketer and distributor is looking for new, innovative mass market products. We market all of our products on television through long and short form commercials (“infomercials”) as well as on QVC, HSN and national retailers. The principals of Exceptional Products, Inc. have been involved with creating successful advertising, branding and distribution campaigns for Hairdini Magic Styling Wand, Wrap, Snap & Go Comfort Hair Rollers, TopsyTail Hairstyling Tool, Weed Terminator and Tripledge Windshield Wipers, among others. Inventors are not charged fees for product evaluations. EPI risks its own money to market and distribute the products and pays inventors royalties on the products sold. See www.sellontv.com for further information and to submit your product for a free DRTV evaluation.

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From the United Inventors Association:

*** We've just learned of another company that is aggressively seeking new products from inventors. M&M Fitness Equipment, which is a licensee of Everlast, is looking for folks who have new fitness and cardio equipment. If you don't recognize the name Everlast, you should! It's synonymous with boxing. If you have something in the fitness and cardio equipment line, contact M&M Fitness at 212-822-1566 or send an email to Ron. Kohen at ronk@msgmail.com.

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