ANNUAL JPL HIGH-TECH IN SO. CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 6 AND 7 The Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology (JPL/Caltech), operating under a prime contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), hosts the 12th ANNUAL HIGH-TECH SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE on March 6 and 7, 2000 at the Sheraton Industry Hills Resort & Conference Center located at One Industry Hills Parkway in the City of Industry, CA. The two-day Conference focuses on subcontracting and marketing opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned businesses in the high-tech industry. Over 100 Exhibitors from corporate, government, academia, and other large procuring organizations will attend to provide valuable information concerning major programs and new business opportunities. Several "How-to" Workshops are offered featuring up-to-date information on various topics. A networking reception will provide the opportunity to meet key people. Registration is $95 per person. Pre-registration is advised as this event is well attended. For hotel accommodations, contact the Sheraton directly at (800) 524-4557. For further information or questions, contact the Conference Registration Desk at (818) 354-7532 or 4894. Further details will be posted to the JPL Business Opportunities Office Home Page in the near future. Stay tuned for further updates and web site access. WEB: High-Tech Conference, http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo. E-MAIL: March Conference, maryhelen.ruiz@jpl.nasa.gov. Posted 01/17/00 (W-SN416571).

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