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Event Continues 20-year Tradition of Promoting Industry Innovation with 2007 Conference Line-Up

Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo will hosts its 20th annual conference October 2-4, 2007, at the Navy Pier in Chicago. As the longest-running conference and exhibition focused on how the physical space impacts the delivery of healthcare, the Symposium provides an
interactive, educational forum that centers on the practical applications and solutions for the healthcare environment.

This year, the Symposium will welcome well-known healthcare professional and educator on therapeutic humor, Kathleen Passanisi, and Jim Cohick, the administrator of Shriners Hospital for Children – Chicago as keynote speakers. In addition, more than 150 industry professionals will be on hand to discuss topics such as: structural design, construction, efficiency and safety during the conference’s multiple sessions and forums.

Highlights of the 2007 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo include:

· The 2007 Symposium speaker roster comprises the upper echelon of thought leaders, trend setters and industry authorities – more than half of the sessions include a speaker from a hospital or healthcare center

· Sessions will target nine focus areas: master planning, design & construction, evidence-based design, sustainability, technology, guest services, professional services, building systems and operations

· Attendees can choose from more than 60 sessions over the three-day event

· Extensive networking opportunities for attendees to meet and exchange knowledge and ideas pertinent to the industry

DeWalt is doing its part to clean up Washington – or at least the Lincoln Memorial.

In July, a group of volunteers from across the U.S. converged with DeWalt Pressure Washers in hand to remove years of dirt and grime from the monument commemorating one of the nation’s greatest presidents.

The cleaning effort is part of Clean Across America, a volunteer effort organized by the Power Washers of North America (PWNA), the leading U.S. professional organization for professional power-washer contractors. Its members annually tackle projects around the country aimed at cleaning up public spaces.

The PWNA’s Clean Across America campaign began years ago when members donated their services to local communities, parks, public aid programs, and other charity-based organizations. This volunteer program has tripled the value of donated services in the past two years.

“CAA consists of a huge variety of projects. It isn’t just about large high profile projects,” states Mr. Bockman. “It’s about one person making a difference in the world around them.” CAA continues to gain momentum through highly visible projects to draw attention to the proper pressure washing techniques and standards set by the PWNA.

“Together with the PWNA, we’re pleased to be a part of this worthwhile and much-needed effort,” said John Weetenkamp, Group Product Manager for Pressure Washers. “It’s gratifying to know that DeWalt pressure washers are contributing to the enjoyment of those people who visit the Lincoln Memorial by restoring it to the more pristine state that a monument of this national importance deserves.”

For more information on the Clean Across America project, contact PWNA Contact Henry Bockman at 301.216.9675.