A slate of strong performing small- and mid-cap (SMID) growth companies will meet with analysts and institutional investors at the SMID-West 2007 Stock Conference on Dec. 4, 2007.

Hosted by Lambert, Edwards & Associates, one of the Midwest's top investor relations firms, in partnership with Merrill Corporation, MUNCMedia, NASDAQ, PRNewswire and Roadcast(TM), the event at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago will feature one-on-one and small group meetings with the management teams of top-performing companies. Scheduled to attend are Arcadia Resources (AMEX:KAD), Coachmen Industries (NYSE:COA), Express-1 Expedited Solutions (AMEX:XPO), MISCOR Group (OTC:MCGL), NaturalNano (OTC:NNAN), Patrick Industries (NASDAQ:PATK), Spartan Motors (NASDAQ:SPAR), Universal Security Instruments (AMEX:UUU) and Veri-Tek International (AMEX:VCC).

Portfolio managers, institutional investors and analysts who register beforehand may attend this event at no cost. To register for the event, please contact Ryan McGrath at 616-233-0500 or by e-mail at rmcgrath@lambert-edwards.com.

About Lambert, Edwards & Associates

Lambert, Edwards & Associates (www.lambert-edwards.com) is one of the Midwest's leading public relations and investor relations firms, serving more than 80 clients in 19 states. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., LE&A works extensively with middle-market companies and national brands in three primary practice groups: Business & Financial Communications, Healthcare & Technology, and Consumer.

Source: Lambert, Edwards & Associates