ANNUAL JPL HIGH-TECH CONFERENCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ON MARCH 6 & 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 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 (818) 354-4894. Further Conference details (Agenda, registration form, etc.) can be found on the JPL Business Opportunities Office Home Page at http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/hightech2000.htm (Note: Website is now accessible). WEB: Conferences, http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/hightech2000.htm. E-MAIL: March Conference, maryhelen.ruiz@jpl.nasa.gov. Posted 02/02/00 (W-SN421015).

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