About this Event
2026 Small Business Symposium & Meet the Chiefs
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.
Why Attend?
✅ 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.
Participating Agencies & Organizations Tentatively Include
- USACE Portland, Seattle, Walla Walla, Sacramento/San Francisco Districts
- USACE Northwest Division
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
- 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.
Event Overview
Small Business Symposium & Meet the Chiefs
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.
Matchmaking Opportunities
Government‑to‑Business Matchmaking
Meet directly with government agencies to:
- Share your firm’s capabilities
- Understand upcoming procurement needs
- Ask questions in a focused, one‑on‑one environment
Business‑to‑Business Matchmaking
Connect with:
- Prime contractors
- Subconsultants
- Suppliers
- Potential teaming partners
Interested in being a Matchmaking Prime?
👉 Register for your table early — space is limited.
Matchmaking questions? William Shelton — [email protected]
Who Should Attend?
- 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, or USCG
Sponsorship Opportunities
Ice Breaker Sponsor:
- Podium acknowledgement at start and end of Ice Breaker
- Logo on Ice Breaker Signage
- Logo on sponsor slideshow
- Ice Breaker evening visibility
- Raffle prize opportunity
- Quantity - only 1 of 2 remaining!
Coffee Sponsor:
- Podium acknowledgement at start of day and coffee break
- Logo on coffee station signage
- Logo on sponsor slideshow
- All day coffee exposure
- Raffle prize opportunity
- Quantity - only 1 remaining!
Platinum Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Stantec, Parsons, P2S and Shive-Hattery!
- Featured presentation to the full audience
- Premier booth
- Promotional announcements
- Logo on event signage
- Logo on sponsor slideshow
- Full-page ad + logo in event brochure
- Raffle prize opportunity
- Four event registrations
Gold Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Michael Baker, RJS Construction, Holmes Mechanical, Walsh Group, and WSP!
- Booth
- Promotional announcements
- Logo on event signage
- Logo on sponsor slideshow
- Half-page ad + logo in event brochure
- Raffle prize opportunity
- Two event registrations
Silver Sponsor:
- Promotional announcements
- Logo on event signage
- Logo on sponsor slideshow
- Raffle prize opportunity
- One event registration
- Quantity - only 2 remaining!
Lanyard Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Coffman Engineers!
- Podium acknowledgement at start of day and end of day
- Exclusive branding on lanyard
- Raffle prize opportunity
WiFi Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Tetra Tech!
- Company name as WiFi login
- Logo on sponsor slideshow
- Raffle prize opportunity
Small Business Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Akana, MAKERS, and Blue Trident!
- Promotional announcements
- Logo on sponsor slideshow
- Half page ad + logo in event brochure
- Raffle prize opportunity
- One event registration
Sponsorships sell out quickly — secure yours early.
Important Registration Information
- Attendee lists will be shared without contact details (name and company only)
- By registering, you agree to this information being shared with other attendees
Refund Policy
No refunds within 7 days of the event.
Event Organizer Contacts
- Valerie Wade — [email protected]
- Matchmaking: William Shelton — [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, United States
USD 1500.00
