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Mark your calendars! The Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF) is excited to announce our Annual Strategic Alliance Initiative , taking place April 7-8, 2026 at the beautiful Oxnard Performing Arts Building. This two-day event represents one of the most important opportunities of the year for defense professionals, government representatives, and industry leaders throughout Ventura County and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned defense contractor, a small business owner exploring government...

Look, I get it. Defense contracting can feel like this massive, intimidating world that's reserved for the big players. But here's the thing – small businesses actually win over $50 billion in defense contracts annually. Yeah, you read that right. The government wants to work with small businesses, and Ventura County is perfectly positioned to tap into this opportunity. The reality is that breaking into defense contracting isn't some mysterious process reserved for insiders. It's a...