Glenn Delgado, associate administrator, NASA Office of Small Business Programs, speaks to attendees during the NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Attendees talk with representatives from a variety of business and government agencies during NASA's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Joyce McDowell, small business specialist at Kennedy Space Center, welcomes attendees and vendors to NASA's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

An attendee talks to representatives from the NASA Office of Small Business Programs, during the agency's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Amber Allen, a program analyst in the Launch Services Program, speaks to attendees at NASA's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Attendees talk to vendors, such as the NASA Shared Services Center, during the agency's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

U.S. Rep. Bill Posey speaks to attendees during the NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

John Murray, chief executive officer with the Canaveral Port Authority, welcomes attendees and vendors to the NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes attendees and vendors to the NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Colonel Thomas Ste. Marie, vice commander, 45th Space Wing, welcomes attendees and vendors to the NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Attendees talk to representatives from Kennedy Space Center's Central Industry Assistance Office, during the agency's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Steve Owens, deputy program manager with a.i. solutions Inc., a contractor at Kennedy Space Center, speaks to attendees at NASA's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. a.i. solutions signed a Mentor-Protégé Agreement with Red Canyon Software Inc. during the expo. a.i. solutions will be mentor to Red Canyon Software. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Barry Hamilton, CEO and founder of Red Canyon Software Inc., speaks to attendees at NASA's Business Opportunities Expo 2018, on Oct. 23, inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. Red Canyon Software signed a Mentor-Protégé Agreement with a.i. solutions during the expo. Red Canyon Software will be mentored by a.i. solutions. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, shakes hands with Glenn Delgado, associate administrator, NASA Office of Small Business Programs, during the signing of a Mentor-Protégé Agreement on Oct. 23, 2018, at the NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2018 inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. Seated, in view from left, are Steve Owens, deputy program manager with a.i. solutions Inc., a contractor at Kennedy; and Barry Hamilton, CEO and Founder of Red Canyon Software Inc. A.I. Solutions will serve as the mentor to protégé Red Canyon Software. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, shakes hands with Barry Hamilton, CEO and Founder of Red Canyon Software Inc., during the signing of a Mentor-Protégé Agreement on Oct. 23, 2018, at the NASA Business Opportunities Expo 2018 inside Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral in Florida. Seated, from left are Amber Allen, program analyst in the Launch Services Program; Steve Owens, deputy program manager with a.i. solutions Inc., a contractor at Kennedy; and Glenn Delgado, associate administrator, NASA Office of Small Business Programs. a.i. solutions will serve as the mentor to protégé Red Canyon Software. The 28th Business Opportunities Expo featured more than 200 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is facilitated by Kennedy's Small Business Programs Office and Prime Contractor Board, along with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few, were at the expo. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, Kennedy prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Attendees speak to representatives from NASA's Office of Small Business Programs during Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – David Radzanowski, NASA chief of staff, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bob Cabana, director of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bob Cabana, director of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bruce Deardoff, Canaveral Port Authority Commission chairman, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Business leaders interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer walk through the Business Opportunities Expo 2010 in Cruise Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center's Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County. NASA's Central Industry Assistance Office provides support to small businesses that want to do business at Kennedy. This office works with the NASA Kennedy Prime Contractor Board, which consists of many of the center's prime contractors to help small businesses learn how to navigate in the world of government contracting. By co-sponsoring the expo, the board helps provide a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers. Photo credit: Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Business leaders interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer walk through the Business Opportunities Expo 2010 in Cruise Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center's Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County. NASA's Central Industry Assistance Office provides support to small businesses that want to do business at Kennedy. This office works with the NASA Kennedy Prime Contractor Board, which consists of many of the center's prime contractors to help small businesses learn how to navigate in the world of government contracting. By co-sponsoring the expo, the board helps provide a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers. Photo credit: Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Business leaders interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer attend the opening ceremonies of the Business Opportunities Expo 2010 in Cruise Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center's Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County. NASA's Central Industry Assistance Office provides support to small businesses that want to do business at Kennedy. This office works with the NASA Kennedy Prime Contractor Board, which consists of many of the center's prime contractors to help small businesses learn how to navigate in the world of government contracting. By co-sponsoring the expo, the board helps provide a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers. Photo credit: Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Business leaders interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer walk through the Business Opportunities Expo 2010 in Cruise Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center's Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County. NASA's Central Industry Assistance Office provides support to small businesses that want to do business at Kennedy. This office works with the NASA Kennedy Prime Contractor Board, which consists of many of the center's prime contractors to help small businesses learn how to navigate in the world of government contracting. By co-sponsoring the expo, the board helps provide a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers. Photo credit: Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Business leaders interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer walk through the Business Opportunities Expo 2010 in Cruise Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center's Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County. NASA's Central Industry Assistance Office provides support to small businesses that want to do business at Kennedy. This office works with the NASA Kennedy Prime Contractor Board, which consists of many of the center's prime contractors to help small businesses learn how to navigate in the world of government contracting. By co-sponsoring the expo, the board helps provide a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers. Photo credit: Kim Shiflett

Information from NASA's Tech Transfer Office is on display at Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

John Murray, chief executive officer of the Canaveral Port Authority, welcomes participants to the Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

An exhibitor answers questions at Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Attendees visit exhibitor booths at Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

An exhibitor answers questions at Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

An exhibitor answers questions at Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Exhibitors answer questions at Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator for the Office of Small Business Programs Glenn Delgado, right, speaks with exhibitors participating NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Kennedy Space Center Small Business Specialist Larry Third welcomes business leaders and other attendees to the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Glenn A. Delgado, NASA associate administrator for the Office of Small Business Programs, welcomes business leaders and other attendees to the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kelvin Manning, associate director for Business Operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, welcomes business leaders and other attendees to the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Larry Third, NASA small business specialist at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Glenn Delgado, NASA associate administrator for the Office of Small Business Programs, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Local business representatives attended NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Larry Third, NASA small business specialist at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Greg Weiner, senior director of Business Development for the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

A Small Business panel discussion was held during Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral in Florida. Seated at the table, from left, are Ileana Serrano, data dissemination specialist, U.S. Census Bureau; Margot Dorfman, chief executive officer, U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce; Valerie Muck, Small Business director; U.S. Air Force; Andrew Harold, co-founder and board chairman, Florida 8(a) Alliance; and Eduardo Ramos, senior area manager, U.S. Small Business Administration. The event featured more than 180 businesses, large and small, and government exhibitors from throughout the Space Coast and the nation. The Business Opportunities Expo is sponsored by the NASA KSC Prime Contractor Board, KSC Industry Assistance Office, 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. Exhibitors included vendors from a variety of product and service areas, such as computer technology, engineering services, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products, to name a few. Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, KSC prime contractors, NASA and many more agencies and organizations were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Business leaders visit exhibitor booths at the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A business leader visits an exhibitor booth at the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Canaveral Port Authority Commissioner Tom Weinberg welcomes business leaders and other attendees to the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Business leaders and members of the general public visit exhibitor booths at the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Business leaders visit exhibitor booths at the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Patrick D. Gavin, the director of community relations for Rep. Bill Posey, welcomes business leaders and other attendees to the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Business leaders visit exhibitor booths at the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Business leaders visit exhibitor booths and ask questions at the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Bill Posey R-Rockledge, right, speaks with an exhibitor participating NASA's Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 on Oct. 16. Exhibitors included vendors from product and service areas, such as engineering services, computer technology, communication equipment and services, and construction and safety products. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Col. Rory Welch, vice commander for the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, spoke during opening ceremonies at the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Participants in opening ceremonies for the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, Industry Day and Expo 2012 pose for photographers. From the left are, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, Canaveral Port Authority Commission Chairman Bruce Deardoff, NASA Small Business Specialist Larry Third, the Space Man from Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, Col. Rory Welch, vice commander for the 45th Space Wing, NASA Associate Administrator for the Office of Small Business Programs Glenn Delgado, NASA Chief of Staff David Radzanowski, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey R-Rockledge. The event was hosted for business leaders who are interested in learning about government contracting opportunities and what local and national vendors have to offer. The expo was held in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral, Fla. The annual trade show is sponsored by Kennedy's Prime Contractor Board, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing and the Canaveral Port Authority. It featured about 175 large and small businesses and government exhibitors from Brevard County and across the nation. Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Col. Rory D. Welch, vice commander for the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, welcomes business leaders and other attendees to the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida. The trade show is sponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Prime Contractor Board, the 45th Space Wing and Canaveral Port Authority. The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Giving a thumbs up during the opening ceremony of the annual Business Opportunities Expo 2011, in Cruise Terminal 4 at Port Canaveral in Florida are, from left, Kelvin Manning, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s associate director for Business Operations; Larry Third, small business specialist at Kennedy Space Center; Patrick D. Gavin, director of community relations for Congressman Bill Posey; Col. Rory D. Welch, vice commander for the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base; Tom Weinberg, Canaveral Port Authority commissioner; Stephen 'Smokey' Stover, IMCS deputy program manager; Glenn A. Delgado, NASA associate administrator of the Office of Small Business Programs; and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex “Space Man.” The event is free and open to the public. It features about 175 business and government exhibitors from across the nation and Brevard County and is geared toward business leaders who are interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and national vendors have to offer. Photo credit: NASA_Gianni Woods