New York – January 14, 2008 – The Northeastern Chapter of the Hedge Fund Association is pleased to announce the first quarter event schedule for Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.  Each HFA event is open to association members and non-members, and includes cocktails and ample time for networking with fellow hedge fund managers, investors and service providers.  Attendees can meet fellow industry professionals, cultivate new relationships and develop key business connections for a small registration fee of $25 per event. 

Greenwich, CT:

·         January 15, February 19, March 18, 2008

·         5 – 7pm EST

·         The Lounge at L’Escale at the Delmar Hotel

New York, NY:

·         January 16, February 20, March 19, 2008

·         5 – 7pm EST

·         The Penn Club, The Grill Room

Boston, MA:

·         March 5, 2008

·         5 – 7pm EST

·         The Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel

All HFA members are invited to any of our regional events.  Non-members can also attend up to 3 HFA events prior to becoming a member.  Participants must register in advance at www.thehfa.org or by contacting Angelo Robles at arobles@thehfa.org or 203-570-2898. 

About the Hedge Fund Association

The Hedge Fund Association is a not for profit organization founded in 1996 by Dion Friedland with the primary goal of educating the public and the media about the misperceptions of hedge funds, and promoting the image and popularity of hedge funds.  The Association’s Web site is one of the most visited websites for information on hedge funds, and is used by institutions, investors, hedge fund managers, authors, students and the media to become more educated about hedge funds and the various hedge fund strategies. 

Membership in the HFA is open to hedge fund managers and investment advisors; investors in hedge funds, including funds of funds, private banks, family offices, pension funds and endowments and high net worth individuals; and hedge fund professionals, including administrators, custodians, auditors, prime brokers, lawyers, consultants and advisors, and marketing representatives.  To join or find out more, please visit www.thehfa.org.