Small-business owners looking for insight into how to work with the government may glean some information at the Gold Coast conference in August.
The National Defense Industrial Association will present its 28th Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event Aug. 23-24 at the San Diego Convention Center. The theme of the conference is The Business of Innovation.
Invited speakers include several U.S. Navy officials, including Undersecretary Janine A. Davidson as well as procurement leaders.
Also in attendance will be retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, CEO of the National Defense Industrial Council.
The Pentagon has several programs to bring small businesses into the military acquisition process.
Conference organizers say there will be matchmaking events for those looking for business partners.
Information on the conference is available on the web at www.NavyGoldCoast.org.
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