MAP TO ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Proxy Table of Contents: Notice of the Annual Meeting Voting Procedures Corporate Governance Agenda Item 1 Compensation Committee Report Compensation Discussion and Analysis Compensation Tables and Narrative Equity Compensation Plan Information Beneficial Ownership of Company Stock Agenda Item 2 Agenda Item 3 Agenda Item 4 Agenda Item 5 Agenda Item 6 Audit Committee Report Other Governance Matters Appendix A Map to Annual Meeting of Stockholders Dow Proxy Statement Home

2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

Midland Center for the Arts
1801 West St. Andrews, Midland, Michigan

Parking and Attendance

Complimentary self-parking is available at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West St. Andrews, Midland, Michigan. Seating is limited. Tickets of admission or proof of stock ownership are necessary to attend the Meeting as explained in the Notice of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Only stockholders may attend or one person holding a proxy for any stockholder or account (in addition to those named as Board proxies on the proxy forms). Proxy holders are asked to present their credentials in the lobby before the Annual Meeting begins. If you are unable to attend the Meeting, please listen to the live audio webcast at the time of the Meeting or the audio replay after the event, at www.DowGovernance.com.

About Dow

With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.