Celebrating 33 Years!
The dates for the Spring 2010 Chicago Resource Expo are April 23rd & 24th. Originally known as the Chicago Natural Resource Conference and Exhibition, this is one of the oldest natural resource conferences in the United States. The conference is a semi-annual event and offers opportunities to learn about new and undervalued companies in the natural resource industry.
This event is directed by Rich Radez, who started the conference back in 1977. Rich, and his son Eric, created the unique format which focuses on resource companies and provides maximum exposure to both investors and sponsors. The controlled size of the Chicago Resource Expo ensures an environment that is perfect for placing company management in direct contact with potential shareholders. Read the Organizers page for more information.
Pricing and Registration
Public
There is no cost for those who pre-register to attend the conference. You can pre-register for the event online by completing our Public Registration Form. Those who receive our invitation in the regular mail can RSVP by completing the form included in the invite.
If you do not pre-register, you will not be entitled to receive a printed name badge and lanyard on the day of the event.
Companies
If you are a company, interested in participating in our Expo, check out the Exhibitor Information page for details.
Event Structure
The Expo is held at the Rolling Meadows Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Rolling Meadows, IL. The Holiday Inn is located at 3405 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. The hotel can be contacted at 800-972-2494. It is a two day event that starts on a Friday afternoon, and ends on Saturday afternoon. November's Expo featured Al Korelin, of the Korelin Economics Report. Al aired his radio show directly from the Expo and conducted interviews with company CEOs. Friday afternoon began with Mickey Fulp and his presentation "Junior Resource Stocks, A Primer for the Lay Investor", began at 2:30pm. At 4pm, the Expo featured the CEO Panel Discussion, moderated by Rich Radez. The Panel will gave CEOs the opportunity to introduce themselves and their companies to the attending public. The Exhibition Hall, featuring some of the top companies in the resource industry, opened at 5pm. A buffet which includes jumbo shrimp, and smoked sockeye salmon, was also served at 5pm. Following the buffet, company presentations began. Friday night featured a Q & A Session hosted by Rich Radez and a panel of industry experts, including Thom Calandra of Ticker Trax, the discussion is based on topics that are fueled by the audience's interests.
The event resumed on Saturday morning. Attendees enjoy a continental breakfast, and browse the exposition hall learning about companies. In the meantime, individual company presentations begin in the presentation hall. These presentations are a great way to hear each company's story. Lunch buffet is served around noon, and accompanied by the second panel discussion. After lunch, presentations and expositions continue for the remainder of the day.The day concluded with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mike Berry, during which he updated his Discovery Stock recommendations.
Speakers
Our Expo features a lineup of speakers, and panel discussion members that are renowned experts in the industry, newsletter writers, and money managers. Read the Speakers page to find out who will be appearing at our upcoming shows.