22nd Annual High-Tech Small Business Conference

NASA/JPL, in coordination with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is sponsoring the 22nd Annual High-Tech Small Business Conference on Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

The conference affords small businesses the opportunity to meet purchasing and technical representatives from major corporations and Federal Agencies during the Marketplace Forum to discuss contract opportunities.

Participating agencies include:

• The Aerospace Corp.
• Ball Aerospace
• The Boeing Co.
• Computer Sciences Corp.
• ITT Corp.
• Lockheed Martin
• NASA Centers
• Northrop Grumman
• Orbital Sciences Corp.
• Raytheon Co.
• U.S. Dept. of Defense
• U.S. Dept. of Transportation
• U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  and More!

Attendees can expect to improve their knowledge and skills in competing in the federal and state government and prime contractor marketplace, and also take advantage of several "How-To" workshops.

JPL has successfully coordinated this event for the past 20 years with an average attendance of 1,100 participants; 300 of which are representatives from the prime contractor/government agency arena, and 800 small business owners.

The 22nd Annual High-Tech Small Business Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Westin LAX Hotel, located at 5400 Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.

The registration fee is $140 per person which includes two continental breakfasts, two lunches, networking receptions, and program materials. Room rates at the Westin are $135.00 single/double occupancy. Parking fees at the Westin are $12.00 for self-parking and $28.00 for valet. In-and-out privileges are for overnight guests only.

PLEASE NOTE: REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED. NO EXCEPTIONS. However, if you cannot attend, please notify our office of any substitution(s).

Conference Reservation Deadline: Monday February 22, 2010