SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 12, 2009 -- Southern California Investment Association, Inc. has an exciting "Spring Saturday Conference" welcoming Brokers, Institutions, Funds and Accredited Investors looking for new opportunities Saturday, Apr. 4th, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. registration including buffet breakfast, and sit down lunch at the Hilton Hotel Orange County Airport (949-833-3331) 18800 Mac Arthur Blvd., Irvine, CA 92612, conveniently located across from the John Wayne Airport (SNA).

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND at www.SCIAconference.com.

Exciting over looked and under valued public, and private companies are presenting new opportunities every 15 minutes after breakfast.

Companies Presenting Early Saturday Morning:

(subject to change and additions)

Tix Corporation -- (NasdaqCM:TIXC - News) -- www.tixcorp.com -- Discount and Premium Ticketing Services, for Theatrical Events and Live Concerts.

Vertical U.S. Recovery Fund -- (Private) -- www.verticalcapitalmarkets.com -- Financial Services.

Hines Aircraft -- (Private) -- www.hinesaircraft.com -- Aircraft Design & Manufacture.

U.S. Energy Corporation -- (NasdaqCM:USEG - News) -- www.usnrg.com -- A diversified natural resource company with interests in molybdenum, oil & gas, geothermal, and real estate assets.

Exousia Advanced Materials -- (OTC BB:EXOU.OB - News) -- www.exousiacorp.com -- A manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of advanced materials, including resins, additives, and coatings.

About Southern California Investment Association:

SCIA National Small Cap Syndicate is a comprehensive national organization developed to facilitate stock support and capital formation for small and emerging-growth companies. The alliance consists of almost 200 influential member firms plus associates including FINRA broker/dealers, bankers, investment advisors, analysts, market makers, venture capitalists, fund managers, media and accredited investors. The syndicate provides equity and debt financing, institutional and retail stock support, market making, mergers and more. The SCIA syndicate has been instrumental in funding over $100 million per year since 2000 and has introduced many of the good companies available in the markets.

2009 Conference Schedule: Saturdays, April 4th, June 6th, August 1st, October 3rd, and Dec 5th.

SCIA Gold Sponsors:

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Co., www.continentalstock.com, Corporate Capital Advisors, PCMC, www.publiccompanymanagement.com.

SCIA Associate Sponsors:

Marketwire, www.marketwire.com, SNN, www.stocknewsnow.com, AlphaTrade, www.alphatrade.com.

Come join us for an exciting Spring Conference.

Please pre-register your attendance, and renew your membership on our web site at www.SCIAconference.com, and mark your meal selection also.

Thank you for your support.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

     Contacts:
      
     Al Kau
     President & CEO
     949-340-6646
     al@sciaconference.com
      
     Laura Yilmaz
     Executive Consultant
     949-340-6646
     laura@sciaconference.com