ANNUAL JPL HIGH-TECH CONFERENCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES 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 1 Industry Hills Pkwy. 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. Workshops offered during the two-day session range in topic from "Marketing Prime Contractors" to "Negotiating Effective Teaming Agreements." Luncheon Key Note Speakers are Dr. Charles Hines, President, Prairie View A&M University and Mr. Allen Ladwig, Director of Washington Operations, Space.Com. Networking receptions will provide valuable opportunities 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, call 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 WEB: Conferences, http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/hightech2000.htm. E-MAIL: March Conference, maryhelen.ruiz@jpl.nasa.gov. Posted 02/17/00 (W-SN426453).

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