SIMA press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIMA Announces Schedule for Ninth Annual Snow & Ice Symposium ERIE, Pa. (February 21, 2006) ¡V The Snow & Ice Management Association, SIMA, recently announced the schedule of events for the Ninth Annual Snow & Ice Symposium to be held in Hartford, Conn., June 14-17, 2006. Highlights of this year''s schedule include:

• A tour of the maintenance facilities at Bradley International Airport in Hartford
• An in-depth study session for Certified Snow Professional (CSP) training
• A keynote message on how to communicate and sell more effectively from Karen Cortell Reisman with Speak For Yourself
• Informational meetings for those involving themselves, or wanting to be involved, with SIMA committees and general membership
• Educational sessions in the fields of administration, management and leadership, sales and marketing, and operations
• "Snack & Chat", a roundtable meetings where snow and ice professionals come together to share tips of the trade
• The only industry-specific tradeshow for snow and ice professionals where manufacturers and service providers unveil the latest innovations.

For a complete list of scheduled events, as well as registration information, contact Trina Cragle at SIMA, 814-835-3577, or visit www.sima.org. SIMA is a nonprofit trade organization dedicated to ensuring professionalism and safer communities by helping those who manage snow and ice master essential skills and practices. To find out more, call SIMA at 814-835-3577 or visit the SIMA Web site at www.sima.org.