BOSTON, MA — April 23, 2008

We have arranged for special room rates for Sunday and Monday nights at the Best Western Roundhouse Suites. The hotel is also offering special room rates for Natural Products Expo East attendees (as a separate arrangement with different rates and dates), so if you are attending or exhibiting at the Expo, you can conveniently stay there for both events.

Please note: Attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations. Early booking is highly recommended. Once our block of reserved rooms runs out, we cannot guarantee the hotel will have a room for you.

You must CALL the hotel to make your reservation. Do not book online.

Please remember to mention the Hemp Industries Association when booking to get the HIA group rate and be sure to get a reservation confirmation number.

Please join us in Boston this October!

Early Bird Registration Fee – All Members: $200 per person until July 15. (After July 15, the regular rate will be $250 per person until September 19, and the late rate will be $300 per person from September 20 up to the day of the event.) HIA Full Company Members may bring additional attendees (company employees) at a $50 discount each. All other attendees must be HIA Supporting Members.

We have set an Early Bird deadline of Tuesday, July 15, 2008 for you to pre-register and take advantage of the special discounted registration fee. Your early registration is appreciated and helps with event planning.

Additional information, including the hotel phone number, the HIA Convention registration form and payment options, is on the HIA Convention Web page:

If you need more information, please feel free to call the HIA office at 707-874-3648.