Savor an inexpensive, tasty, Dutch oven meal,
or just have a treat and shop for charming arts and crafts.966.
Entries in the parade represent the finest horses, carriages, wagons, drill
teams , authentic costumes, and other groups -- coming together to celebrate
our western heritage. Also , enjoy bands, clowns,
entertainment, and much more. The awards
are presented in the following categories: Business and Enterprise; Education,
Health and Humanitarian Assistance; Historic and Creative Arts; Sportsmanship
and Athletics; Scientific and Technology Development, and Posthumous Legacy.m.299. Safety demonstrations, kiddy rides, inflatable slides, and
obstacle courses will also be available for hours of fun. Bring a picnic, kick off your boots,
and lounge under the stars while you enjoy the Utah Symphony and the harmony
of the Gatlins.

For more information, and to order tickets:
Abravanel Hall box office, 801.deervalleymusicfestival.
Bushman will offer the address, "The Dawning of a Brighter Day: Joseph Smith
and America's Future. Free admission.

994.com or
call: 801.240. Izatt, Secretary, 801. For more information and to register, visit the
Web site at http://www.

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Delta Center
301 West South Temple, Salt Lake City

Approved by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, this is one of the
largest rodeos in the world today.964.m.355."
Additional event sponsors include Ann Arbor Angels, Arboretum Ventures,
Automation Alley Technology Center, Bank of Ann Arbor, Chrysalis Ventures,
LLC, Endurance Ventures, Flagship Ventures, Great Lakes Angels, Key Bank, and
PricewaterhouseCoopers.

About MGCS Platinum Sponsor
The globally recognized Samuel Zell + Robert H.

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president,
Scott W.
More details can be found at http://www.daysof47.m.

For more information contact:
Russ Wood, 801.org

July 8, Friday
Family Fun Day
2:00 p.746.531 . Judging of desserts
5:00 p.4656, smchenry@daysof47. Tuesday, July 19th is Family Night. For tickets call 801.
Deer Valley's Snow Park Lodge Outdoor Amphitheater, Park City

Utah Symphony + Opera's Deer Valley Music Festival opens its second year
when Symphony Music Director Keith Lockhart conducts a concert featuring Larry
Gatlin + the Gatlin Brothers.
Assembly Hall, Temple Square, Salt Lake City

The Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers will present a one-hour
program honoring forebears of all faiths who entered the Salt Lake Valley
starting in 1847.
This fun-filled parade is one of the largest and oldest in the United States . ANN ARBOR, Mich. Lurie Institute for
Entrepreneurial Studies provides the curriculum, many initiatives , community
involvement, and alumni outreach activities that deliver exclusive resources
for future entrepreneurs of the University of Michigan Business School.

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For more information contact:
Todd Carter, 801.4546

July 19-23, 25
World Championship Rodeo
July 19-23, 7:00 p. In just four blocks you can see marching bands, creatively
decorated floats, performing groups and, of course, nearly 5,000 children. following the Days of '47 Youth Parade
City/County Building, 200 East 500 South, Salt Lake City
Sponsored by the Workers Compensation Fund

The Youth Festival welcomes all children and families and offers special
thanks to those who participated in the Youth Parade.active.278.m.532.
Hogan + Hartson has more than 1,000 lawyers practicing in 21 offices
worldwide.MichiganGCS.

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From children's festivals and a multi-cultural celebration to parades and the
action-packed rodeo, this summer will sizzle with fun for the whole family.924.7513, russwood@thisistheplace. Also performing is the Utah folk and bluegrass group, Fire on the
Mountain.

For more information contact:
Blanche Smith, 801.7848, bsmith@daysof47 .

For more information contact:
Brad Harmon, 801.m.277.
Route begins at 600 East and 500 South, goes west to 200 East and
500 South, and ends at the City/County Building, Salt Lake City

Utah celebrates The Days of '47 with the largest youth parade in the
United States.8665

July 23, Saturday
Youth Festival
10:00 a. to 1:00 p. Better yet, take TRAX!

For more information, contact:
Judy Goad, 801.m. Nationally renowned historian Dr." The Days of '47 Royalty will be introduced and the
winners of the Days of '47 Essay Contest will be announced. Box 112287
Salt Lake City, UT 84147-2287
Office, 801.7840 , hclayton@daysof47.com

The Samuel Zell + Robert H.

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Loveless today announced the lineup of activities for the summer.8721,
jwebster@daysof47. Judging of breads
6:00 p. Free admission.m.7328, or visit http://www.8390, jgoad@daysof47.8545 or 801.daysof47.

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SALT LAKE CITY, The Days of '47, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, all-volunteer, charitable
corporation to honor Utah 's early pioneers and to keep their pioneering spirit
alive.

For more information contact:
Susan McHenry, 801.m.
Colorful floats, bands, horses, clowns, and other entries thrill thousands of
spectators each year.943. 532.

2005 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Premier Platinum Gold and Silver Sponsors

That most of these sponsors have supported the Symposium for years
is a true testament to the value we create together.
Sevin Rosen is a top-tier venture capital firm with a track record of
funding successful companies since 1981.

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Hot
dogs, chips, watermelon, and drinks are free to the public. The concert is free to the public, but tickets are required.m. Free admission.com

July 23, Saturday
Celebration of Utah's Cultures
6:00 p.1807,
kloveless@daysof47.com
Brad Harmon, Vice President, Rodeo Chair, brad@daysof47rodeo .257. Silver sponsors include Beringea, Blue Chip
Venture Company, DTE Energy, Foley + Lardner, and Sevin Rosen.MichiganGCS. The conference, hosted by The
University of Michigan Ross School of Business 's Center for Venture Capital
and Private Equity, is one of a series of nationally recognized venture
capital, private equity finance seminars and investor events presented by the
Center.

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The Days of '47 Summer Calendar of Events

Enjoy a parade, take a wagon ride,
and see living history portrayed just as it was in the 1860s.1847
Web site: http://www.

A day of family activities that include games, carnival rides,
competitions, crafts, a Mini King and Queen contest, and prizes.m. Cooking begins
4:00 p.250. (Closed
Sunday)
Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Nauvoo and Bonneville Rooms
15 East South Temple, Salt Lake City

The annual Landscape Art Show 2005: "Color of the Land" celebrates the
distinguished tradition of landscape painting in the State of Utah and offers
a showcase venue for artists who work in the genre.3890, lharmon@daysof47.com

July 23, Saturday
The Days of '47 Youth Parade
10:00 a.m.m. Tanner

Come celebrate Utah's diverse cultural heritage with lively music,
festive dancing, colorful costumes, ethnic foods, and cultural art displays
and demonstrations . Don't worry about parking.com

July 23, Saturday
Larry Gatlin + The Gatlin Brothers
7:30 p.

For more information contact:
Barnard Silver, 801.com
Jay Todd Olsen, 435.com

July 25, Monday
Days of '47 KSL 5 Parade
9:00 a. Many camp out on the streets the night before just to
ensure a great seat to catch it all.4546

For more information and updates visit: http://www. Dykema Gossett, Hogan +
Hartson, Michigan Venture Capital Association, Miller Canfield and National
City Bank are the gold sponsors. Agenda details and online registration for the event
are available at http://www. Today, as it moves at a pace unimaginable when the firm was founded
over 150 years ago, it's making use of dispute resolution , information
technology, and many other innovative approaches. The company
operates through an extensive banking network primarily in Ohio, Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Pennsylvania, and also serves
customers in selected markets nationally.

About MGCS Silver Sponsors
Beringea is an international private equity and investment banking firm.

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com. Hear a brass band.
Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 South 900 East, Murray
Sponsored by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.942.7577, hclayton@daysof47.com

July 9, Saturday
The Days of '47 KUTV 2 Pops Concert
7:30 p.com

July 18-23, 25
The Days of '47 and Deseret Morning News Landscape Art Show
July 18-23, 10:00 a.00.325.4445, bmoffat@daysof47.6683, http: //www.538.

For more information contact:
Susan McHenry, 801.O.746.com
Susan McHenry, Vice President, Parade Chair, smchenry@daysof47.com
Kathi H., The 2005 Michigan Growth Capital
Symposium announced today that Southwest Michigan First and the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation are the premier sponsors for this year's 24th
annual symposium.com .
Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the most effective business
development corporation in the nation today with a mission of keeping good
jobs in Michigan and attracting more of them.

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Mark your calendars for these events:

July 2-4, 23, 25, Liberty Days and Pioneer Festival,
This Is The Place Heritage Park, SLC

July 8, Family Fun Day, Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray City
United States Dutch Oven Championship Cook-Off, Wheeler Historic Farm,
Murray

July 9, The Days of '47 KUTV 2 Pops Concert, Abravanel Hall, SLC

July 16, All Horse Parade , The Gateway, Salt Lake City

July 18-23, 25, Deseret Morning News Landscape Art Show,
Joseph Smith Memorial Building, SLC

July 18-19, The Days of '47 KSL 5 Float Preview Party,
South Towne Exposition Center, Sandy

July 19-23, 25, World Championship Rodeo , Delta Center, SLC

July 21, Pioneers of Progress, Little America Hotel, SLC

July 23, Youth Parade + Youth Festival, City County Building, SLC
Celebration of Utah's Cultures , Gallivan Plaza, SLC
Larry Gatlin + The Gatlin Brothers, Deer Valley Music Festival Opener,
Park City

July 25, Marathon/10 K, SLC
Sunrise Service, Assembly Hall, Temple Square, SLC
Days of '47 KSL 5 Parade, SLC

The Days of '47, Inc.

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS FOLLOW:

July 2-4, 23, 25
Liberty Days + Pioneer Festival
10 a.m. They will present music from Broadway, patriotic pieces, and other
favorites . Doors
open at 6:15 p.m.254.; July 25, 4:00 p. A family of up
to 8 can receive general arena seating for $47.org

July 25, Monday
Deseret Morning News/KJZZ TV Marathon/10 K/5K Fitness Walk
Salt Lake City

Come join the fun and exercise. Sterling Poulson, weather anchor for KUTV 2 News will narrate the
choir portion of the program.
Brophy.
MGCS is June 15 and 16 at the University of Michigan Ross School of
Business in Ann Arbor. It works seamlessly across multiple practices and offices to
provide its clients with exceptional service and creative advice.

Miller Canfield is the longest established and largest law firm in
Michigan.com .

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This Is The Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Ave.4909, dhuber@daysof47. The "Cold Water Gang" will be around for a Wild West Shootout
before, during, and after the parade.com
Michelle Greenfield, 801. July 19th is also Kids
Night when half-price tickets are available for kids 14 and under in selected
seats.

For more information contact:
Becky Edwards, 801. The partnership has consistently
made early-stage investments in pioneering technologies and companies with the
potential to create new markets.
Dr.

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Holly Clayton, 801. Awards
Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 South 900 East, Murray

Smell the aroma of great outdoor cooking and watch world-class Dutch oven
cooks prepare mouth-watering meals as teams compete for the $1,000 first place
prize. Free admission.6000, sjohnson@daysof47 . Reception, 7:00 p. Dinner
Little America Hotel and Towers, Grand Ballroom
500 South Main Street, Salt Lake City
Sponsored by KUTV 2

This program recognizes six of today 's outstanding pioneers whose service
and achievements continue the pioneer legacy of industry, integrity , and
courage; and whose work benefits present and future generations.2888,
bbingham@daysof47 .

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m.4556, mgreenfield@daysof47.com, fax 801. Anderson, Treasurer, 801.7840, kizatt@daysof47.
Its investment banking clients include a number of national and multi-national
organizations drawn from a broad spectrum of industries.

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to 9 p.

For more information contact:
Bruce Bingham, 801 .com
Lois Harmon, 801.9254, cwonnacott@daysof47.
The performing groups, clothed in traditional dress, will delight spectators
with instruments, vocal, and dance routines from around the globe . Snow cones and cotton
candy will also be available.254.

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This Is The Place Heritage Park: 801. It brings together world champion cowboys
and cowgirls to compete for an estimated $200,000 in prize money in such
events as bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback riding,
steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and wild cow milking.5325, bharmon@daysof47.250.

For more information contact:
Betty Moffat 801. The program features a performance by Mambo Jumbo at
8:30 p.257.com
Brian G. David J. Brophy, director of the Center, teaches and conducts research
on private equity markets.

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m. Red Flame Catering
offers healthy food for purchase for the whole family. Once named the Academy of Country Music's top
male vocalist, Larry Gatlin has been making music history with his brothers
Steve and Rudy for over four decades.com

July 25, Monday
Sunrise Service
7:00 a.250.com
Brent J.
National City Corporation (NYSE: NCC), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio,
is one of the nation's largest financial holding companies. (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based, diversified energy company
involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and
services nationwide.

About the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
During the past 24 years, the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium has earned
a reputation as the conference "where deals get done" between aspiring
entrepreneurs and noted venture capitalists.

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Those without tickets will be seated on a first-come,
first-serve basis after 7:15 p.

The Days of '47 All Horse Parade is an event for people of all ages. Join us for an exciting time for the
whole family.

For more information contact:
Sharon Johnson, 801.com

July 18-19, Monday and Tuesday
The Days of '47 KSL 5 Float Preview Party
11:00 - 8:00 p.m.295. It is televised throughout the
intermountain area on KSL-TV Channel 5.363. David J.

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(800 South), Salt Lake City

Honor the arrival of the pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley where the trail
ended at This Is The Place Heritage Park. Farm
activities and musical entertainment will be provided throughout the day.com

July 8, Friday
United States Dutch Oven Championship Cook-Off
1:00 p. Pre-parade activities and entertainment will take place
along 500 West. Loveless, President, 801.com
Kathy Loveless, Vice President , Public Affairs, 801.7964, blloyd@daysof47.

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Judging of main dishes
7:00 p. Tickets will be available June 21st at
Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, and Daynes Music.
New Location: South Towne Exposition Center
9575 South State Street, Sandy

Get an up-close view of many of the floats that will participate in The
Days of '47 KSL 5 Parade on Monday, July 25, 2005.254 .C.m., touted as "the number 1 Latin group on the West Coast!" The grand
finale is an electrifying fireworks show beginning at dark! Admission is free
and food is available for a small price. Richard L.daysof47.
Established by venture capital and private equity investors in the state,
the Michigan VCA is the state's premier public policy advocate for the private
equity/venture capital industry, working to promote entrepreneurism and
private equity investment. Areas of focus include: enterprise software,
healthcare, marketing and media services, and technology infrastructure.

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Truly a Utah
original! Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children.m.1971, tcarter@daysof47.com

July 16, Saturday
All Horse Parade
6:00 p.com, fax 801. The grand
finale is on July 25th.com.

For more information contact:
Bob Wood, 801.0667, jaytoddolsen@daysof47 .3890
http://www.7927, sloveless@daysof47.com
Holly Clayton, Vice President, 801.
Foley + Lardner is a highly regarded, national law firm providing client-
focused, interdisciplinary services that result in high-value legal counsel
for our clients.

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to 8:00 p.m. Free admission.m .

For more information contact:
Danette Poulson, (801) 390-1567, dpoulson@daysof47 .m.m.483.
Route starts at South Temple and Main Street, goes east to 200 East,
south to 900 South, then east to Liberty Park at 600 East.1050, or
at Zions Bank branches.254.3890

To volunteer to help call:
Joanne Douglas 801.274.
2005 Executive Committee
P. Lloyd , Vice President, 801. Lurie Institute for
Entrepreneurial Studies is a platinum level sponsor. "This event would not be possible without the support of our
sponsors.

About MGCS Premier Sponsors
Southwest Michigan First is a privately funded, 501 (c) (3) non-profit
corporation formed by business and higher education leaders to promote
economic development in the Greater Kalamazoo region. In addition to
Beringea's investment banking practice, it manages more than $200 million in
private equity funds.

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582.
Route begins at 50 North 500 West and goes south to 200 South , then east
to Rio Grande Street, the main street through The Gateway, north to 50 North,
east to 400 West and north to 200 North (finishing at 200 North 400 West),
Salt Lake City.236.ticketmaster .com

July 21, Thursday
Pioneers of Progress Awards Dinner
6:30 p.

For tickets or more information contact:
Christine Wonnacott, 801. Fireworks at dark
Gallivan Center, 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City
Sponsored by O.533.m.4656, smchenry@daysof47 .com

The Days of '47, Inc.com

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Kent Cannon, Executive Vice President, kcannon@daysof47.
"We are truly proud of the broad based community support the Michigan
Growth Capital Symposium receives," said symposium director Dr.
Blue Chip Venture Company , based in Cincinnati, has over $600 million of
capital under management and has invested in over 100 companies throughout the
United States and Canada.

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2888, bbingham@daysof47.com
Debbie Huber, 801.576. to 8:00 p.2950, bedwards@daysof47. Large and small booths
sponsored by local organizations feature games, hands-on learning activities,
and crafts. Be a part of The Days of '47 celebration
while running to the cheers of thousands of spectators along the parade route.333.7473, bwood@desnews .9445, bsilver@daysof47.250.6160 jdouglas@daysof47.com
Bruce Bingham, Executive Vice President , 801.2078, banderson@daysof47.
DTE Energy Co. Its combined electric and natural gas utilities create a
premier regional energy provider.

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Over 800 volunteers will be
needed to help with these events and the volunteer application is on the Web
site. Meet a historic
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Mini Royalty contact: JaNeanne Webster, 801.m.m.
Abravanel Hall
123 West South Temple , Salt Lake City

The Choral Arts Society of Utah and Orchestra with Sterling Poulson as
Music Director and Conductor team up with Chris Holden, and soprano Margo
Watson.792.; July 25, noon to 4:00 p. It's
free on Saturday in downtown Salt Lake, or you can park in nearby parking
lots.

The mountain nights can get chilly so dress warmly.com
Register to participate at: http://www . Members of the Mormon Battalion will present the flag
followed by music featuring the Payson Civic Chorale and David Dahlquist Music
Director.

A limited number of bleacher seat tickets will be available beginning
June 1, 2005 for $7 at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum, 802. Bleachers are located on the south side of South
Temple between Main and State Street and on the east side of 200 East between
400 South and 500 South.com, fax 801.

About MGCS Gold Sponsors
Dykema Gossett, one of the largest law firms in the Midwest, serves a wide
spectrum of national and multinational corporate clients as well as offers a
wide variety of legal services.