If you've ever had a hectic week at work, you probably start thinking of ways to unwind over the weekend. Sometimes it's a trip to the mall or seeing a movie that has just come out. During the most-stress inducing week, your plans may include a bar or even a nightclub.

As your work-week ends, your favorite bar or nightclub's work-week is just beginning. They have spent the majority of the week you spent working preparing for the larger crowds that tend to dominate Friday and Saturday night. 

The bar and nightclub industry, which according to Hoovers is 45,000 companies strong, is a $20 billion/year industry. These numbers are sure to increase during the more economical 2013.

The Mecca of Nightclub and Bar industry information is the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show. Taking place in party capitol of the United States (Las Vegas) the trade show features workshops and classes on various aspects to operating a successful bar or nightclub - using social media, selecting drink selections, bartending expertise and even selecting the right DJ for your nightclub. The events are from March 13-March 14 2012.

The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show will feature some huge names making appearances. Rapper 50 Cent will be promoting his Street King Energy Drink while former NBA star Dennis Rodman will be promoting his hangover preventative GTOX. In a different vein, Toby Keith will be showcasing his Wild Shot Mezcal Tequila. Lil Jon and Ne-Yo will be performing at trade-show sponsored events.

The Keynote speakers are experts in the industry. Celebrity Pauly Shore and Spike TV host of "Bar Rescue" Jon Taffer will deliver speeches that are sure to have the best advice for your nightclub or bar. 

The sponsors will be in full-swing at the event with names like Coca-Cola, MillerCoors, [Jim] Beam, Malibu Red, Modern Line Furniture and Snapple/Dr. Pepper. Each company will have a sizable display showcasing their products for those that are interested.

If you are intending to network at this event, be sure to bring a few promotional Bic Magnet Business Cards. You will have a great success marketing your brand with these magnets. 

Technology; it paves the road for our world's future.  That's why the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.  At CES, attendees are guaranteed to "see where a single stroke of genius can change the course of tomorrow."

But the world of technology is also ruled by men.  Therefore, news of a partnership between the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Spike TV for the CES was no big surprise.  After all, Spike TV is known for being "The First Network for Men."

However, the collaboration begs the question:  What role will Spike TV play at CES?  According to a Spike TV press release, the television channel will broadcast the tradeshow live.  But its presence goes beyond TV; Spike TV's press release reports that "Spike will also introduce 'CES All Access Live,' which will offer tech fans more than 12 hours of 2012 CES coverage across multiple platforms – TV, online, mobile, social and more."

Tech junkies all over America are no doubt celebrating the announcement of Spike TV's multi-platform initiative.  They'll get an inside look at all the most influential exhibitors and their electronic giveaways.  Indeed, Spike TV reports that "From whichever platform viewers choose to watch, Spike's 'CES All Access' will offer a first-hand look into the 2012 CES’ hottest items, from televisions to tablets, cell phones to cars and games to gadgets, as the team sifts through thousands of new products and analyzes the biggest trends, the best inventions and the most important new technologies of the future."  Few other trade shows offer such an interactive experience!

The event is scheduled for January 10 - 13, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  If you can't make it, no worries; just tune into one of Spike TV's many broadcast platforms!