NASA/JPL and Pasadena to host high-tech conference for small businesses
NASA and the city of Pasadena will host an all-day high-tech conference for small businesses at the Pasadena Convention Center on Wed., Sept. 6.
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NASA and the city of Pasadena will host an all-day high-tech conference for small businesses at the Pasadena Convention Center on Wed., Sept. 6.
Materials Engineering and Testing Corporation and Schmiede Corporation were among the companies honored at the 2021 ORNL Small Business Awards. Both firms provide critical components and services for the High Flux Isotope Reactor, a DOE Office of Science user facility, pictured above. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept.
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