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PWNA CONVENTION MOVES TO LAS VEGAS!

The 15th Annual PWNA Convention to be held in conjunction

with DeckExpo February 26 - March 3, 2007.

November 20, 2007, Quakertown, PA - Power Washers of North

America, Inc. (PWNA) today concluded negotiations with North

American Deck and Railing Association, Inc. (NADRA) and Hanley Wood

(producer of DeckExpo) to be an official endorser of the 2007 DeckExpo.

NADRA, the official sponsor of DeckExpo, invited PWNA to

participate in DeckExpo in an effort to introduce opportunities

for expansion of an often overlooked niche of the deck

industry: Deck Restoration.

PWNA will be both exhibiting and attending DeckExpo this year.

Pressure washing courses scheduled include Deck Restoration,

House Washing, Roof Cleaning, & Lo-Rise Building Cleaning, and Environmental Certification.

PWNA members will benefit from the same discounts available to NADRA members at DeckExpo

2007.

Go to www.deckexpo.com to register to attend or exhibit at DeckExpo.

Registration for PWNA courses other than the Wood Restoration course

will be taken through the PWNA store - www.pwna.org

"The PWNA is making a strategic move forward by taking advantage

of this opportunity to work with another trade association. There

is knowledge and experience to be shared on both sides." Paul

Horsley, President of PWNA.

"We are very excited about the upcoming DeckExpo. There is a lot

of cross-over between the folks involved in both industries -

everything from proper choice and application of coatings to deck

safety" stated John Mortimer, President of NADRA.

PWNA will hold its Annual Meeting and Board Meeting at DeckExpo. Note

that a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning course may be announced as being

available in Las Vegas.

In addition, PWNA anticipates producing several regional roundtable events

during 2007. Check the website for when a PWNA RoundTable will be coming to your area.

About PWNA

Founded in 1992, Power Washers of North America, Inc. (PWNA) is THE power

washing trade association in North America. PWNA works for continued

success and growth of the power washing industry. PWNA is the recognized leader in developing and communicating the highest standards in ethical business practices, environmental awareness, and safety through continuing

education and active representation of the membership. www.pwna.org

About NADRA

North American Deck and Railing Association, Inc. (NADRA) is the voice of the deck, dock and railing industry. Founded in 2004, NADRA's mission is to provide a unified source for the professional development, promotion, growth, and sustenance of the Deck and Railing building industry in North America so that members can exceed the expectations of their customers.

www.nadra.org

About Hanley Wood

Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and

construction. Through five operating divisions, the company produces

award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events,

rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North

America's leading provider of home plans. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood

is a $240 million company owned by JPMorgan Partners, LLC, a private equity

affiliate of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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PWNA PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable Hosted by Tom Vogel of ACR Products Attended by Industry Leaders

November 19, 2007, Quakertown, PA - Power Washers of North

America, Inc. (PWNA) sent several of its board members to a roundtable

discussion hosted by Tom Vogel of ACR Products in Easton,

Pennsylvania.

Paul Horsley, Everett Abrams, John Tornabene, Brian Penny, and Michael

Beaudry were part of 75 industry leaders, which also included PWNA's

newest sponsor member FLOOD who participated in the roundtable.

Discussions focused on cooperation between industry trade associations,

and growth and development of the industry as a whole.

"Community and education are what brings all of us in the industry together.

These events have been the greatest way for us to bring all parts of the

industry together to enhance learning and sharing of ideas along with best

management practices." comments Everett Abrams, Vice President of PWNA.

The PWNA sees regional activity such as roundtables, local trade shows,

workshops, and certification training as the best way to consistently

reach its membership and the industry at large. PWNA anticipates producing

several of these events itself in the coming year.

Abrams states "We look forward to raising the bar on the pressure washing

industry so that the consumer knows that when they are working with a

PWNA member, they are getting the professionalism they deserve."

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ATTENTION POWER WASHERS!

Another great reason to join PWNA!

PWNA is working with Walmart to locate contractors that can meet

their vendor requirements for an ambitious surface cleaning

program involving more than 4,400 facilities in the United States.

This as a huge opportunity for exposure for the pressure washing

industry to show our professionalism and skill.

PWNA's is willing work to with and offer training to companies

that believe that they do, or can meet Walmart's requirements.

Areas to be cleaned at each facility include: Front Entrance

Carts Compactor Pad(s) Tire, Lube Express Apron Sidewalk (along

the perimeter of the store). Frequency will vary with task and

state's location.

To obtain a copy of Walmart's Request for Proposal (RFP) for this

project, please contact Donna Mansell, Environmental Project

Manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. at donna.mansell@wal-mart.com

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Update: http://www.thepwna.org/Conventions_And_Shows.html

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Updated:

PWNA CONFERENCE AND DECKEXPO

WHEN: 2/26/07 - 3/3/07

WHERE: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

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EVENTS

PWNA COCKTAIL PARTY Fri 3/2/07 5:30pm – 6:30pm

PWNA ANNUAL MEETING Fri 3/2/07 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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PWNA COURSES:

WOOD DECK RESTORATION & PRESERVATION*

Mon 2/26/07 8am – 5pm *Wood Restoration Course (pt 1)

Tues 2/27/07 8am – 12pm *Wood Restoration Course (pt 2)

*Registration for this course is through DeckExpo 2007

REGISTER FOR THESE COURSES THROUGH THE PWNA ONLINE STORE:

KITCHEN EXHAUST CERTIFICATION TRAINING CLASS

Fri 3/2/07 8am - 3pm Kitchen Course (pt 1)

Sat 3/3/07 8am - 3pm Kitchen Course (pt 2)

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING FOR POWER WASH CONTRACTORS

Fri 3/2/07 8am – 12pm

HOUSE WASHING, ROOF CLEANING, & LO-RISE BUILDING CLEANING

Fri 3/2/07 12:15pm – 5:15pm

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DECKEXPO DATES:

EXHIBITS

2/28/07 (11am - 5pm)

3/1/07 (11am - 4pm)

ADDITIONAL DECKEXPO COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

2/27/07 - through - 3/1/07 See DeckExpo 2007