The Second Annual Military, Business and Community Expo (formerly known as the Navy Expo) will be held on 2 April, 2009 at the Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. For more information, contact event coordinator, Renée Smith at RSVP Events (805) 969-5244.

This Military, Business & Community Expo, hosted by TRIAD, VCEDA, RDP-21, and the Santa Barbara & Channel Islands Navy Leagues, will be an all day conference that provides a forum for businesses to increase exposure and learn about government contracting. Employers and educators will also discuss what each can do ensure that Ventura County is capable of supplying a viable future workforce. Exhibit booths on the show floor will feature local businesses, emerging technology and local Navy activities. Our goals are to provide local business, education and community leaders with information about the current and future needs of the local naval base, the largest employer in Ventura County, and increase attendance and sponsorship of the Expo. We aim to address employment skills needed in the navy and community by linking higher education institutions to the event; and by giving small businesses the opportunity to learn how to do business with the government and how to get their products to Navy contractors, sub contractors and the Federal Government.