NORWALK, Conn. – ISC West, the nation’s largest physical and electronic security event, is proud to announce its partnership with Mission 500. Mission 500 is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of children and communities in crisis-the security industry’s response to children in need. With strong relationships throughout the security industry, Mission 500’s goal is to leverage those relationships to ultimately reach their goal of sponsoring 500 children in the World Vision program. ISC West is excited to support this cause and to help provide food, clothing and education to underprivileged children.
“The ISC events’ support of Mission 500 allows us an opportunity to give back to those in need,” said Ed Nichols, Industry Vice President of the ISC portfolio of events. “We are proud to support such a well-respected organization changing the lives of children in need around the world.”
Take A Chance On Today’s Children: ISC West and Mission 500 have additionally organized a sweepstakes to support this cause in an extraordinary way. The sweepstakes features three grand prizes consisting of a trip to New York City, a 42 inch Panasonic Plasma TV, and a Bosch® Power Box. Look out for Mission 500 signs at ISC West April 2-4, 2008 in Las Vegas to obtain a free sweepstakes entry or to make a much appreciated donation. One hundred percent of the funds raised are channeled directly to World Vision. Continued thanks go to all of the program supporters.
About Mission 500
Mission 500 is a strictly non profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis. Because of our intimate knowledge of the security industry, we have focused our efforts on this industry with a goal of sponsoring at least 500 Children in World Vision’s program. One hundred percent of the funds raised are channeled directly to World Vision.
About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organizer. In 2007 Reed brought together over six million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 39 fully staffed offices.
Reed organizes a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. Its portfolio of over 500 events serves 47 industry sectors, including: Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, building & construction, electronics, energy, engineering, entertainment, environment, food & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, IT, jewelry, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, property, manufacturing, medical education, packaging & converting, printing & visual communication, security, sports & recreation, travel.
Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field. Reed Exhibitions is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a FTSE-100 company and world-leading publisher and information provider. In 2006, Reed Elsevier made adjusted profit before taxation of £1,052 million on turnover of £5,398 million.
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ISC West March 12, 2008 press release