The following selected major events are scheduled at the Shaw Conference Centre during February 2008:

Feb. 1, 2008: Chamber Ball 2008.

This year’s Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Ball features Huey Lewis and the News. Tickets are $100 each. Visit www.edmontonchamber.com or call (780) 426-4620.

Feb. 2, 2008: Tet Festival.

The Edmonton Viets Association will commemorate the Lunar New Year with this family event including Vietnamese traditions and culture. For more information call (780) 424-8934.

Feb. 2-3, 2008: GSP Dance Convention.

The Groove Street Production Dance Convention will provide a variety of dance classes led by the industry’s top choreographers and instructors. Call 1 (877) 476-6839 for details.

Feb. 6, 2008: Managing Health Claims for Foods in Canada: Towards a Modernized Framework.

The public is invited to attend this stakeholder consultation to review the current framework used for managing health claims for foods. Visit www.hc-sc.gc.ca for further details.

Feb. 6, 2008: Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Workshop.

This members-only meeting is a full evening jam-packed with Canadian-specific real estate strategies, special guests and expert investors. Visit www.reincanada.com or call 1 (888) 824-7346.

Feb. 7-8, 2008: North Central Teachers’ Convention Association.

Over 230 sessions including keynote speakers Stephen Lewis, Mark Tewkesbury and Marci Tate are offered at this professional development event. Visit www.nctca.ab.ca for more information.

Feb. 16-17, 2008: Trek Escapes World in a Weekend.

Experience one of Canada’s largest adventure travel shows featuring over 40 hours of information sessions on the world’s most spectacular travel destinations. Admission is $5 per person. Visit www.trekescapes.com or call (780) 439-0024.

Feb. 20, 2008: 2007 United Way Awards of Distinction.

The Awards of Distinction banquet is a special gala that celebrates our community's United Way campaign accomplishments. For more information, contact (780) 424-6176 or visit www.myunitedway.ca.

Feb. 22-24, 2008: Missions Fest Alberta 2008.

This three-day annual conference sponsored and organized by Alberta evangelical denominations is to help those involved in relief, charity and education, through sending, praying, giving and going. Call (780) 451-0080 or visit www.mfest.ab.ca.

Feb 28-29, 2008: Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention Association.

Over 8,500 delegates will attend the 82nd Annual Convention, Leaping Forward...For Learning. Visit www.getca.com for information.

The Shaw Conference Centre --- Greater Edmonton's flagship hospitality venue and one of Canada's largest conventions centres --- will celebrate 25 years as Edmonton's 'Centre of Attention' in 2008.

Managed by Edmonton Economic Development Corp., SCC provides high standards of customer service and award-winning culinary excellence while contributing an estimated annual economic impact of $42 million to the region.

Media contact: 
Vanessa Muzzin, Shaw Conference Centre
Phone: (780) 917-7897
Toll-free: 1-800-661-6965
E-mail: info@edmonton.com