Roth Capital Partners New York Institutional Investor Conference Sept 6-7, 2006 to Feature Over 230 Small Cap Companies Plus Special Sessions on China-Based Companies, PIPEs and SPACs.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Over 230 companies will be presenting to an expected audience of 1000 institutional investors at the Roth 2006 New York Stock Conference, scheduled for September 6-7 at the Westin New York at Times Square.

In keeping with Roth's commitment to investment ideas within the small cap market, the 2006 New York Conference will showcase approximately 200 growth companies from the US, plus 30 companies from China, one of the world's fastest-growing emerging economies.

"Great investment ideas don't just come to you. Even in the best of markets, finding hidden value takes innovative thinking," according to Roth's Director of Research, Rusty Hoss. "In today's difficult markets, finding hidden value requires an even more intense search that sometimes leads to emerging markets where inefficiencies can be even more pronounced.

"At Roth we've always taken a slightly different approach to the markets. We firmly believe that partnering with small cap companies early gives an edge over competitors," added Hoss. "We would rather be early than late. With an average market cap of the presenting companies in the $200 million range, investors may be able to leave with several new and interesting investment ideas."

To add greater value to the Roth Conference experience, the firm has added several educational sessions, including one on China, which will explore the opportunities and pitfalls of investing in China, with a focus on regulatory issues. It will be led by renowned China expert and recently named Vice Chairman of Roth Capital, Don Straszheim.

A second educational panel will focus on Private Placement in Public Equity (PIPE) transactions, including key regulatory issues that companies must address when structuring an offering.

A third panel will address Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), an alternative funding mechanism that is generating growing interest in the investment community. Panelists will discuss how SPACs are evolving, including amounts raised, growing participation and longer term involvement by funds, and SEC and AMEX considerations.

Roth Capital Partners Stock Conferences are one of the largest in the nation for micro- and small-cap companies. Unlike Roth's West Coast conference, this event will focus on companies with market caps of under $500 million. Though smaller, the companies stay aligned with Roth's research focus of covering Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services and Consumer Products sectors.

Supporting sponsors of the Roth 2006 New York Stock Conference include, to date: Bryan Cave LLP; Business Wire; Cingular; Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP; Lowenstein Sandler PC; RIM; Thomson Financial; Wall Street Webcasting; Capital IQ, Inc.; American Stock Exchange; Catalyst Group; CCG Investor Relations; Elite Financial Communications Group; Richardson and Patel; The Global Consulting Group; The Piacente Group; TradeWare; UTEK Corp.; and Vintage Filings, LLC.

For registration information for this invitation-only conference, contact your Roth Capital Partners representative, or the conference desk at 800-678-9147.

For more information on the conference, updated list of company presenters and the conference schedule, visit the conference website at: http://rothconference.com/

Media inquiries and press credentials only: call 818-904-0500.

About Roth Capital Partners, LLC:

With corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, California, and offices in strategic locations in the Western United States, Roth Capital Partners, LLC is a full-service investment bank serving corporate and institutional clients throughout the world. Offering a wide array of investment banking services including: initial public offerings, follow-ons, PIPEs, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, investment research, and institutional sales and trading, the firm is perhaps best known for finding, funding and fostering the growth of emerging companies. It is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Visit the Roth Capital Partners website at www.rothcp.com.

Presenting companies as of August 10, 2006 (subject to change):

Company Name                                     Ticker
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Access Integrated Technologies, Inc.             AIXD
Adeza Biomedical Corp.                           ADZA
Advanced Magnetics, Inc.                         AMAG
Airspan Networks, Inc.                           AIRN
Align Technology, Inc.                           ALGN
Allos Therapeutics, Inc.                         ALTH
Alloy, Inc.                                      ALOY
Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.                              APT
Amaru, Inc                                       AMRU
American Oriental Bioengineering Inc.            AOB
American Science & Engineering, Inc.             ASEI
Amerigon Incorporated                            ARGN
ANADIGICS, Inc.                                  ANAD
Applix, Inc.                                     APLX
ArQule, Inc.                                     ARQL
Array BioPharma, Inc.                            ARRY
Art Technology Group, Inc.                       ARTG
ARTISTdirect, Inc.                               ARTD
AspenBio Pharma Inc.                             APNB
Avanex Corp.                                     AVNX
AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc.                   AVAN
AXT, Inc.                                        AXTI
BabyUniverse, Inc.                               POSH
Barrett Business Services, Inc.                  BBSI
Benihana, Inc.                                   BNHNA
BioProgress plc                                  BPRG
BioSphere Medical, Inc.                          BSMD
BluePhoenix Solutions, Ltd.                      BPHX
Bodisen Biotech Inc.                             BBC
Bravo! Foods International Corp.                 BRVO
Cache, Inc.                                      CACH
Cambridge Display Technology Inc.                OLED
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.         CPD
Cardium Therapeutics Inc.                        CDTP
CAS Medical Systems Inc.                         CASM
Castle Brands Inc.                               ROX
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.                   CMRG
Century Casinos, Inc.                            CNTY
Chardan North China                              CNCA
Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd.          CHTP
China Agritech Inc.                              CAGC
China Automotive Systems Inc.                    CAAS
China BAK Battery, Inc.                          CBAK
China Expert Tech                                CXTI
China Natural Gas                                CHNG
China Pharma Holdings                            CPHI
China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.   CSSTF
Cholestech Corp.                                 CTEC
Cleveland Biolabs Inc.                           CBLI
Coconut Palm Acq CP                              CNUT
Collectors Universe, Inc.                        CLCT
Columbia Laboratories, Inc.                      CBRX
Commtouch Software Ltd.                          CTCH
Comtech Group Inc.                               COGO
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.                CPSS
Corillian Corp.                                  CORI
CryoCor, Inc.                                    CRYO
Cybex International, Inc.                        CYB
DATATRAK International Inc.                      DATA
Deb Shops, Inc.                                  DEBS
Delta Financial Corporation                      DFC
DG FastChannel                                   DGIT
Diguang Intl Dev Co                              DGNG
Diomed Holdings, Inc.                            DIO
Ditech Networks                                  DITC
Dyadic International Inc.                        DIL
Echo Healthcare Acquisition Corp.                EHHAU
EDAP TMS SA                                      EDAP
eDiets.com, Inc.                                 DIET
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.                      ELI
eMagin Corp.                                     EMA
Empire Resorts, Inc.                             NYNY
Entrust Inc.                                     ENTU
Euroseas Ltd.                                    ESEAF
EZCORP, Inc.                                     EZPW
Familymeds Group, Inc.                           FMRX
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.              FCFS
Flow International Corp.                         FLOW
FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.                         FCSE
Fuel Tech Inc.                                   FTEK
Full House Resorts, Inc.                         FLL
Fundtech Ltd.                                    FNDT
Fushi International Inc                          FSIN
G. Willi Food-International Ltd.                 WILC
GameTech International, Inc.                     GMTC
General Steel Holdings                           GSHO
Genius Products, Inc.                            GNPI
GigaBeam Corporation                             GGBM
Global Sources Ltd.                              GSOL
Golden Meditech Co., Ltd.                        8180.HK
Halo Technology Holdings, Inc.                   HALO
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.                      HTI
Hanfeng Evergreen Inc.                           HF.TO
Health Grades, Inc.                              HGRD
HemoSense, Inc.                                  HEM
Hill International                               HINT
Hollywood Media Corp.                            HOLL
House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc.                    HOTJ
Hypercom Corporation                             HYC
Hythiam Inc.                                     HYTM
ICOP Digital Inc.                                ICOP
Idera Pharmaceuticals Inc.                       IDP
iGATE Corporation                                IGTE
I-many Inc.                                      IMNY
Industrial Enterprises of America                IEAM
Infocrossing, Inc.                               IFOX
InPlay Technologies Inc.                         NPLA
Integral Vision Inc.                             INVI
Interchange Corporation                          INCX
Inventure Group, Inc.,The                        SNAK
Iomega Corp.                                     IOM
Ionatron Inc.                                    IOTN
Iteris Inc.                                      ITI
I-trax                                           DMX
Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.                    JVPH
KANA Software Inc.                               KANA.PK
Kintera, Inc.                                    KNTA
Knot, Inc., The                                  KNOT
Kuhlman Company, Inc.                            KUL
Lakes Entertainment, Inc.                        LACO
Landec Corporation                               LNDC
LanOptics, Ltd.                                  LNOP
Lantronix Inc.                                   LTRX
LaserCard Corporation                            LCRD
LCC International, Inc.                          LCCI
LifeCell Corp.                                   LIFC
Lifeline Therapeutics Inc.                       LFLT
Linktone Ltd.                                    LTON
LivePerson Inc.                                  LPSN
Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.                  MHA
Matritech Inc.                                   MZT
Maxwell Technologies, Inc.                       MXWL
Medialink Worldwide Incorporated                 MDLK
Medifast, Inc                                    MED
Metretek Technologies, Inc.                      MEK
MGP Ingredients, Inc.                            MGPI
Microfield Group Inc.                            MICG
Microtune, Inc.                                  TUNE
Mobility Electronics, Inc.                       MOBE
Monterey Gourmet Foods, Inc.                     PSTA
Motorcar Parts of America Inc.                   MPAA.PK
MRU Holdings, Inc.                               MHOI
Narrowstep Inc.                                  NRWS
Natus Medical, Inc.                              BABY
NaviSite Inc.                                    NAVI
Neogen Corporation                               NEOG
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.                      UWN
Ninetowns Digital World Trade Holdings Ltd.      NINE
NTN Buzztime, Inc.                               NTN
NutraCea                                         NTRZ
Oncolytics Biotech                               ONCY
Online Resources Corp.                           ORCC
Open Energy Corp.                                OEGY
Oplink Communications, Inc.                      OPLK
Optical Communication Products Inc.              OCPI
Orange 21, Inc.                                  ORNG
Origin Agritech Limited                          SEED
Orthovita, Inc.                                  VITA
OSI Systems, Inc.                                OSIS
Ostelogix, Inc.                                  OLGX
Overhill Farms, Inc.                             OFI
Paladin Laboratories, Inc.                       PLB.TO
Palatin Technologies Inc.                        PTN
PAR Technology Corporation                       PTC
PDG Environmental Inc.                           PDGE
Perficient, Inc.                                 PRFT
Performance Technologies                         PTIX
Pervasive Software, Inc.                         PVSW
Planar Systems, Inc.                             PLNR
PlanetOut, Inc.                                  LGBT
Primedex Health Systems Inc.                     PMDX
PRIMEDIA, Inc.                                   PRM
Progressive Gaming International Corporation     PGIC
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.                   QSC
Radyne Corporation                               RADN
Rainmaker Systems Inc.                           RMKR
RentCash, Inc.                                   RCF.TO
RF Monolithics, Inc.                             RFMI
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.                        RUBO
Saba Software, Inc.                              SABA
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.                    SVNT
SCOLR Pharma, Inc.                               DDD
Shoe Pavilion, Inc.                              SHOE
Sigma Designs, Inc.                              SIGM
SM&A                                             WINS
Smith Micro Software Inc.                        SMSI
Sona Mobile Holdings Corp                        SNMB
Sonic Foundry Inc.                               SOFO
Specialized Health Products International, Inc.  SHPI
SPSS, Inc.                                       SPSS
Stamps.com, Inc.                                 STMP
Streamline Health                                STRM
SumTotal Systems, Inc.                           SUMT
Sunair Services Corporation                      SNR
Supertex, Inc.                                   SUPX
Symmetricom Inc.                                 SYMM
Syntax-Brillian Corporation                      BRLC
Taleo Corporation                                TLEO
TechTeam Global, Inc.                            TEAM
Therma-Wave Inc.                                 TWAV
Think Partnership, Inc.                          THK
TransAct Technologies Incorporated               TACT
Trinity Biotech plc                              TRIB
Tvia, Inc.                                       TVIA
UCN, Inc                                         UCNN
Ultimate Software Group Inc.                     ULTI
United PanAm Financial Corp.                     UPFC
United Retail Group, Inc.                        URGI
USA Technologies Inc.                            USAT
UTEK Corporation                                 UTK
Web.com, Inc.                                    WWWW
Winner Medical Group, Inc.                       WMDG
WinWin Gaming, Inc.                              WNWN
Wonder Auto                                      MGIS
WorldSpace, Inc.                                 WRSP
WPT Enterprises, Inc.                            WPTE
Xenonics Holdings, Inc                           XNN
Youbet.com, Inc.                                 UBET
Zeolite Exploration Co.                          ZXPL
ZEVEX International, Inc.                        ZVXI
Zhongpin, Inc.                                   ZHNP
Zila Inc.                                        ZILA