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The Small Business Office at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley performs outreach to small and large companies and universities as source of information for firms seeking procurement opportunities at Ames. Through the Small Business Office, companies can explore contracting opportunities, find acquisition forecasts, grants, cooperative agreements solicitations and other resources for businesses large and small.

Aerial view of the buildings that make up the Ames Research Center (ARC) campus

SBA AZ: Selling to the Federal Government

Date: Oct. 2, 2024

Place: Online

Event Description:

The federal government spends approximately $500 billion in contracts every year. 23% of those dollars are required to be awarded to small business. In this federal contracting primer, learn how to certify your small business to compete for set-aside opportunities. Join us to connect with resources, marketing tools and consulting services to support your success in the federal marketplace. This month, we welcome guest presenter Christine Munroe, Small Business Specialist for the NASA Ames Research Center and Armstrong Flight Research Center. Join us to learn more about doing business with NASA and agency programming to support small business.

Registration link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/7955b77b-02ae-41ab-aff9-496ebda98184@3c89fd8a-7f68-4667-aa15-41ebf2208961

Cost: No cost

POC: Christine Munroe

City of Sunnyvale’s Tech Expo

Date: Oct. 3, 2024

Place: Downtown Sunnyvale.

Event Description:

Join us to discover the types of technology developed in our city. Sunnyvale businesses will demonstrate their products developed for your home and business. Join us to discover the types of technology developed in our city. Sunnyvale businesses will demonstrate their products developed for your home and business.

Booths will be located along Historic Murphy Avenue. Stop by to learn about current and new tech. And have lunch at one of the many restaurants in Downtown Sunnyvale.
Parking is available in the underground parking garage at Plaza del Sol. Or in parking lots and garages in Downtown Sunnyvale.

Registration link: https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation-and-community/special-events/tech-business-expo

Cost: No cost

POC: Christine Munroe

SacPAC Connecting Point Small Business Outreach Event 

Date: Oct. 24, 2024

Place: The Ziggurat (DGS Headquarters), 707 3rd St, West Sacramento, CA 95605, USA

Event Description:

Promoting Small Business Connections with Government Agencies and Educational Resources The annual SacPAC Connecting Point vendor outreach and education event is a collaborative multi-agency outreach event tailored to small and disadvantaged businesses that want to connect with government agencies and small business support organizations. This event provides valuable resources, guidance, and networking opportunities to small businesses.

Registration link: https://www.sacramentopac.org/connecting-point

Cost: No cost

National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) 2024

Date: Nov. 12, 2024

Place: TBD

Event Description:

Registration link: TBD