Small Business Conference to Be Held at Vandenberg

The 5th Annual Vandenberg AFB Small Business Conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 16-17 at the Pacific Coast Club.

Contractors are invited to attend the conference, which will highlight the latest updates on Air Force contacting opportunities, marketing to the government and teaming strategies with large businesses. The second day of the event will include a GPC Vendor Fair, open to all contractors and base employees from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., during which event-goers will have the opportunity to shop and talk with vendors. From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. there will be a “speed dating” session of five-minute mini market meetings with government and prime contractor representatives.

Admission is $40 for the two-day event. Pre-registration is required at https://www.regonline.com/2011_vafb_sbconference.

For more information on the conference, call Jim Mastin, the 30th Space Wing Contract Specialist, at 606-7265.