# Event Details - **Event Name**: LATE PAY - SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:30 am – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: [For late payment processing]About this Event2026 Small Business Symposium & Meet the ChiefsThe 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 prioritiesWhether 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 IncludeUSACE Portland, Seattle, Walla Walla, Sacramento/San Francisco DistrictsUSACE Northwest DivisionNaval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)U.S. Coast Guard – SeattleRegional and national prime contractorsThese organizations will share future design, construction, and services programs to help industry partners plan, prepare, and position for upcoming opportunities.Event OverviewSmall Business Symposium & Meet the ChiefsJoin small and large businesses from across the Pacific Northwest alongside our government partners for two packed days of:Educational sessionsExecutive‑level speakersMatchmakingNetworkingSocial eventsRegistration includes access to both days and the Thursday evening Ice Breaker.Matchmaking OpportunitiesGovernment‑to‑Business MatchmakingMeet directly with government agencies to:Share your firm’s capabilitiesUnderstand upcoming procurement needsAsk questions in a focused, one‑on‑one environmentBusiness‑to‑Business MatchmakingConnect with:Prime contractorsSubconsultantsSuppliersPotential teaming partnersInterested in being a Matchmaking Prime?👉 Register for your table early — space is limited.Matchmaking questions? William Shelton — William.Shelton@aecom.comWho Should Attend?Small businesses (A/E/C, professional services, specialty trades)Prime contractors and integratorsFederal, military, and regional government agenciesConsultants, suppliers, and teaming partnersAnyone doing or pursuing work with DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, or USCGSponsorship OpportunitiesIce Breaker Sponsor:Podium acknowledgement at start and end of Ice BreakerLogo on Ice Breaker SignageLogo on sponsor slideshowIce Breaker evening visibilityRaffle prize opportunityQuantity - only 1 of 2 remaining!Coffee Sponsor:Podium acknowledgement at start of day and coffee breakLogo on coffee station signageLogo on sponsor slideshowAll day coffee exposureRaffle prize opportunityQuantity - only 1 remaining!Platinum Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Stantec, Parsons, P2S and Shive-Hattery!Featured presentation to the full audiencePremier boothPromotional announcementsLogo on event signageLogo on sponsor slideshowFull-page ad + logo in event brochureRaffle prize opportunityFour event registrationsGold Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Michael Baker, RJS Construction, Holmes Mechanical, Walsh Group, and WSP!BoothPromotional announcementsLogo on event signageLogo on sponsor slideshowHalf-page ad + logo in event brochureRaffle prize opportunityTwo event registrationsSilver Sponsor:Promotional announcementsLogo on event signageLogo on sponsor slideshowRaffle prize opportunityOne event registrationQuantity - only 2 remaining!Lanyard Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Coffman Engineers!Podium acknowledgement at start of day and end of dayExclusive branding on lanyardRaffle prize opportunityWiFi Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Tetra Tech!Company name as WiFi loginLogo on sponsor slideshowRaffle prize opportunitySmall Business Sponsor: SOLD OUT! Thank you Akana, MAKERS, and Blue Trident!Promotional announcementsLogo on sponsor slideshowHalf page ad + logo in event brochureRaffle prize opportunityOne event registrationSponsorships sell out quickly — secure yours early.Important Registration InformationAttendee lists will be shared without contact details (name and company only)By registering, you agree to this information being shared with other attendeesRefund PolicyNo refunds within 7 days of the event.Event Organizer ContactsValerie Wade — valerie.wade@wsp.comMatchmaking: William Shelton — William.Shelton@aecom.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/late-pay-same-regional-small-business-symposium-and-meet-the-chiefs-2026/100001988519099155 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 1500, max: 1500, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Seattle Airport Marriott - **lat**: 47.4441966 - **long**: -122.2908711 - **full address**: Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LATE PAY - SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/00d0b1482c693f6ad53f6a68109c98b3a7de0f42f62934f662db3700ce6dff75-rimg-w1069-h601-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777793306 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LATE PAY - SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 being held? - **A:** LATE PAY - SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing LATE PAY - SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026? - **A:** LATE PAY - SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 is organized by SAME Seattle and Tacoma Posts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LATE PAY - SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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