LEXINGTON, Ky. - Host Communications Inc. has been awarded the contract to manage the inaugural NCAA Trade Show, slated for Jan. 6-8, 2006 at the Indiana Convention Center.  The NCAA Trade Show will be held in conjunction with the annual NCAA Convention.  Beginning with the 2006 event, HOST will act as the sales, marketing, and on-site management firm for the trade show.

"This is a unique and exciting opportunity for Host Communications to partner with the NCAA on this new project," said HOST CEO and President Tom Stultz. "HOST has a long history of managing trade shows for numerous clients and we look forward to working closely with the NCAA on what is sure to be a successful venture."

"We are pleased to work with such an experienced partner as we introduce this new element to the NCAA Annual Convention. We hope the addition of a trade show will help enrich our attendee’s convention experience," said John Johnson, NCAA Director of Promotions and Events

In addition to the NCAA, HOST provides trade show management services to four additional associations including the International Coach Federation, International SPA Association, National Tour Association and Quest International Users Group.

About the National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a voluntary organization through which the nation's colleges and universities govern their athletics programs.  It comprises more than 1,250 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals committed to the best interests, education and athletics participation of student-athletes.  Additional information on the NCAA can be found on-line at www.ncaa.org.

About Host Communications Inc.
Based in Lexington, Ky., HOST provides comprehensive sales, affinity marketing, multimedia, promotional and management services to universities, athletics conferences, associations and corporations. Founded in 1972, additional information on HOST can be found online at www.hostcommunications.com.