SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026

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This is an excellent opportunity to learn about future Federal projects for the pacific northwest region.

April 23 · 7:30am - April 24 · 4pm PDT

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The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Northwest Posts — Seattle, Portland, and Mount Tacoma — are proud to host the combined 2026 Small Business Symposium (SBS) and Meet the Chiefs.

With SAME’s Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC) taking place in Portland this May, we’ve merged these two highly successful events into one high‑value, two‑day experience designed to maximize your time, connections, and return on investment.

This is the premier Pacific Northwest focused event for small businesses, large firms, and government agencies working in planning, design, construction, and professional services.

✅ Two events in one — Small Business Symposium + Meet the Chiefs
✅ Direct access to federal, military, and regional agencies
✅ Structured Government‑to‑Business and Business‑to‑Business matchmaking
✅ Actionable insights into upcoming programs and procurement priorities

Whether you are a small business seeking opportunities, a prime contractor building teams, or a government agency engaging industry, this event is designed for meaningful connections — not just name badges.

• USACE Portland, Seattle, Walla Walla, Sacramento/San Francisco Districts
• USACE Northwest Division (including Sentinel & Over‑the‑Horizon Radar Programs)
• Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
• Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
• U.S. Coast Guard – Seattle
• Regional and national prime contractors

These organizations will share future design, construction, and services programs to help industry partners plan, prepare, and position for upcoming opportunities.

Join small and large businesses from across the Pacific Northwest alongside our government partners for two packed days of:

• Educational sessions
• Executive‑level speakers
• Matchmaking
• Networking
• Social events

Registration includes access to both days and the Thursday evening Ice Breaker.

Meet directly with government agencies to:

• Share your firm’s capabilities
• Understand upcoming procurement needs
• Ask questions in a focused, one‑on‑one environment

Connect with:

• Prime contractors
• Subconsultants
• Suppliers
• Potential teaming partners

Interested in being a Matchmaking Prime?
👉 Register for your table early — space is limited.

• 7:30 – 5:00 PM – Registration & Networking
• 8:00 – 8:05 AM – Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 8:05 – 8:10 AM – SBS Platinum Sponsor Spotlight
• 8:10 – 8:20 AM – Post Updates: Seattle, Tacoma & Portland Post Presidents
• 8:20 – 8:40 AM – Keynote Speaker
• 8:40 – 9:30 AM – SBA Small Business Update & Q&A
• 9:30 – 9:45 AM – Break
• 9:45 – 10:45 AM – Small Business Panel: Interactive discussion with PNW Small Business representatives
• 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM – Government‑to‑Business Matchmaking
• 12:15 – 1:15 PM – Lunch
• 1:00 – 4:20 PM – Business‑to‑Business Matchmaking
• 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Ice Breaker: Sponsored by WSP & Fathom Architecture

• 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration & Networking
• 8:00 – 8:30 AM – Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 8:30 – 8:50 AM – USACE Northwestern Division
• 8:55 – 9:25 AM – USACE Walla Walla District
• 9:30 – 10:00 AM – TBD
• 10:00 – 10:30 AM – Coffee Break
• 10:30 – 10:35 AM – MTC Platinum Sponsor Spotlight
• 10:35 – 11:05 AM – USACE Portland District
• 11:10 – 11:40 AM – NAVFAC NW Commander
• 11:45 – 12:00 PM – Announcements and Scholarship Acknowledgement
• 12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch Break – Sponsor Exhibit Area Open
• 1:15 – 1:20 PM – MTC Platinum Sponsor Spotlight
• 1:20 – 1:50 PM – BPA
• 1:55 – 2:25 PM – US Coast Guard
• 2:25 – 2:55 PM – Afternoon Break
• 2:55 – 3:00 PM – MTC Platinum Sponsor Spotlight
• 3:00 – 4:00 PM – USACE Seattle District
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM – Sentinel Program Overview
• 4:30 – 4:45 PM – Raffle Drawings
• 4:45 – 5:00 PM – Closing Remarks

• Small businesses (A/E/C, professional services, specialty trades)
• Prime contractors and integrators
• Federal, military, and regional government agencies
• Consultants, suppliers, and teaming partners
• Anyone doing or pursuing work with DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, BPA, or USCG

Sponsorship provides:

• Premium brand visibility
• Direct engagement with decision‑makers
• Access to targeted industry and government audiences

Sponsorships sell out quickly — secure yours early.

• Attendee lists will be shared without contact details (name and company only)
• By registering, you agree to this information being shared with other attendees

No refunds within 7 days of the event.

• Seattle Post: Val Wade — [email protected]
• Tacoma Post: Dave Newkirk — [email protected]
• Portland Post: Kori Zummach — [email protected]

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