2nd Annual Pre-OTC Mixer Scheduled

Energy Sector Event for Marketing Professionals
Offers Networking for OTC
HOUSTON--(Business Wire)--
The American Marketing Association Houston Chapter will co-host
the second annual pre-OTC Mixer on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 - 7:30
p.m. at Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby Street. The event, co-hosted by
the Offshore Technology Conference and the Greater Houston Convention
and Visitors Bureau, is a networking event for marketing,
communications and business development professionals working in or
servicing companies in the energy business.

"Co-hosting this event with our great partners, OTC and the
Greater Houston CVB, enables AMA Houston to strengthen the personal
and professional networks of Houston's vibrant marketing community.
Last year's event was a real highlight leading up to OTC, attracting
more than 300 people. With an incredible location like the Downtown
Aquarium this year, we expect an even greater turn-out," said AMA
Houston President, Penny Todd of CenterPoint Energy.

Sally Goldesberry, Director of Meetings & Exhibits for OTC, said,
"Our exhibitors, contractors and media contacts have been diligently
preparing for OTC .08 for many months. This event is an opportunity
for us to thank them for their continued support and patronage."

"OTC is one of the largest revenue sources for City of Houston,"
said Sara McPhillips, Vice President of Convention Services, Greater
Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. "The annual conference
generates more than $60 million in revenue. The GHCVB's involvement in
the annual pre-OTC Mixer is to show our appreciation for OTC, their
official contractors and the Houston-based companies who participate
in this important event."

Appetizers, compliments of Downtown Aquarium and the GHCVB, will
be served along with a cash bar. Valet parking at Downtown Aquarium is
available for $8 or patrons may park in the self-park parking lot for
$6.

About AMA Houston

About the American Marketing Association - Houston Chapter

The Houston Chapter of the American Marketing Association is the
area's premier professional marketing organization that provides
marketers the ability to remain competitive in today's business
environment through networking events, special interest groups and
real-world educational programs. Named Chapter of the Year in
2003-2004 and 2005-2006, AMA Houston serves more than 800 members with
diverse marketing expertise from a variety of industries. For event
and membership information, please visit http://www.amahouston.org.

About The Offshore Technology Conference

Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference is the world's
foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields
of drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. OTC
is held annually at Reliant Park in Houston. For more information,
visit www.otcnet.org.

About the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) is the
primary sales and marketing arm of the city of Houston and Harris
County. The mission of the GHCVB is to improve the economy of Greater
Houston by attracting conventions, tourists and international
government officials to the area through sales and marketing efforts.
To learn more, log on to www.visithoustontexas.com.

About the Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium is a seven-acre entertainment and dining complex
developed and operated by Landry's Restaurants, Inc. The complex
features a full service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped
ballroom, aquatic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements.
Located in the heart of downtown Houston, it is home to more than 200
species of animals, including four rare white tigers and aquatic life
from around the globe. For more information, visit
www.aquariumrestaurants.com.

AMA Houston
Energy Special Interest Group Co-Chair
Brandy Brazell Obvintsev, +1 281 222 7277
brandy@energypeopleconnect.com
Energy People Connect

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