Please join us for the Winter 2009 Northeast Private Equity Conference Tuesday, January 13  •  The Roosevelt Hotel  •  New York City Register online using NASBIC's secure Rapid Registration Form. SBIC Program Update:  NASBIC’s President Brett Palmer and key SBA personnel will provide an update on legislative issues affecting the SBIC program, along with the Investment Division’s activities for the New Year. Special Presentation and Q&A Session with Jed Shilling: Dr. John “Jed” Shilling, former leader in the World Bank, is known internationally for his expert economic analysis and policy assessments in macroeconomics, environmental sustainability, capital flows and financial markets, and risk assessments.  Who better to set the stage for your sound economic strategy in the year ahead? Networking Reception: Finish the day with a grand reception where you have the freedom to meet, mingle, and enjoy the evening with colleagues who may just have your next deal. DATE:  Tuesday, January 13, 2009 TIME: 2:30 – 7:00 p.m.   Registration  3:30 – 4:30 p.m.   NASBIC and SBIC Program Updates 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.   Special Presentation and Q&A Session with Jed Shilling 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.   Networking Grand Reception PLACE:   The Roosevelt Hotel 45 East 45th Street New York, NY  10017 Room Reservations: (212) 661-9600     COST:   $150.00 if payment is received by January 2, 2009 $175.00 thereafter Please join us for this exceptional evening of industry networking with those who are doing deals in the Northeastern region.  And visit www.privateequitynortheast.org for program updates.       David Buttolph Brookside Mezzanine Partners NERASBIC President   Tyler Wick Ticonderoga Capital LP Conference Chairman P.S.  And mark your calendar for our Spring 2009 Northeast Private Equity Conference, set for Thursday, June 11, at The Roosevelt Hotel.