Canaccord Genuity hosts 30th Annual Growth Conference

    
                         August 10-12, 2010: Boston

       - Investor conference features 240 small and mid-cap companies -
         - 50+ next-generation companies will present at the Private
                             Company Showcase -
    - Knowledge sessions will feature key topics in targeted coverage areas -
    

BOSTON, Aug. 4 /CNW/ - Canaccord Genuity is pleased to announce the line-up for its 30th Annual Growth Conference, a premier investment forum for innovative small and mid-cap growth companies from the US, Canada, and the UK. The Boston-based conference demonstrates Canaccord Genuity's focus on bringing institutional investors some of the most interesting and actionable ideas from a growing, global universe of small and mid-cap companies. At the conference, institutional and private investors, as well as venture capitalists, are provided with the opportunity to speak directly with the management teams of over 300 public and private companies.

"For thirty years investors have gained valuable insight into growth companies and have benefitted from investment opportunities from our Growth Conference," noted Paul Reynolds, President and CEO of Canaccord Financial Inc. "The popularity of the conference is testament to the quality and range of companies showcased at the event. It is an important forum for many emerging businesses and the investors who see potential in their growth."

"Our 30th Annual Growth conference will be of particular interest to investors given the recent market volatility" said Jamie Brown, President and Head of US Investment Banking, Canaccord Genuity Inc. "This week will provide investors access to growth companies whose prospects and track records can be reflected in their share price, regardless of market conditions."

The key sectors represented at this year's conference reflect the industries followed by Canaccord Genuity's global research team: technology, life sciences, real estate, consumer, sustainability and infrastructure. More than 240 small and mid-cap growth companies will be presenting at the conference, along with over 50 selective companies at the Private Company Showcase.

A number of in-depth "Knowledge Sessions" will also explore important industry themes, changes and trends. These panels will be comprised of industry experts, Canaccord research analysts, and venture capital professionals. Most of the presenting public companies are covered by Canaccord Genuity's global team of equity analysts.

For detailed descriptions of our Knowledge Sessions, visit http://growthconference.canaccordgenuity.com

PRESENTING PUBLIC COMPANIES INCLUDE:

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The 2010 Private Company Showcase will focus on 50+ select early- to mid-stage technology, consumer, life sciences and sustainability companies. Most of the companies have completed initial product development and are launching or expanding product commercialization.

PRESENTING PRIVATE COMPANIES INCLUDE:

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ABOUT CANACCORD GENUITY:

Canaccord Genuity is the global capital markets division of Canaccord Financial Inc (CF: TSX / CF.: AIM), offering institutional and corporate clients idea-driven investment banking, merger and acquisition, research, sales and trading services from 11 offices worldwide. Our team of 375 capital markets professionals have industry and transactional expertise in critical sectors of the global economy: Metals and Mining, Energy, Agriculture, Technology, Telecommunications, Financials, Consumer Products, Real Estate, Transportation, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Life Sciences, Support Services and Investment Trusts. We are committed to providing valued services to our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their business and operating as a gold standard independent investment bank - expansive in resources and reach, but targeted in industry expertise, market focus and individual client attention.

More information is available at www.canaccordgenuity.com.

Canaccord Genuity operates through subsidiaries of Canaccord Financial Inc. Canaccord Genuity Inc. operates in the United States, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Montreal and is a member of FINRA/SIPC. Canaccord Genuity Limited operates in the United Kingdom, and is regulated and authorized by the Financial Services Authority and is a member of the LSE. Canaccord Genuity Corp. operates in Canada and is a Member of CIPF and IIROC.

The link below also features more information about the conference: http://growthconference.canaccordgenuity.com

For further information: Nadine Miller, Canaccord Genuity, 617.371.3842, [email protected]