

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: This is an excellent opportunity to learn about future Federal projects for the pacific northwest region.About this EventSkip Main NavigationMoreJHPage ContentToggle NavigationBuild Your EventAn error occurredThere was an error saving your content. Please try again.SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026This is an excellent opportunity to learn about future Federal projects for the pacific northwest region.Date and timeApril 23 · 7:30am - April 24 · 4pm PDTLocationSeattle Airport Marriott3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188Hide mapOverviewAdd more details about your event and include what people can expect if they attend.Use arrow keys to navigate between modules. Use the up and down buttons to reorder modules.Normal2026 Small Business Symposium &amp; 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 &amp; Organizations IncludeUSACE Portland, Seattle, Walla Walla, Sacramento/San Francisco DistrictsUSACE Northwest Division (including Sentinel &amp; Over‑the‑Horizon Radar Programs)Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)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 &amp; 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.Agenda at a GlanceThursday, April 237:30 – 5:00 PM – Registration &amp; Networking8:00 – 8:05 AM – Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks8:05 – 8:10 AM – SBS Platinum Sponsor Spotlight8:10 – 8:20 AM – Post Updates: Seattle, Tacoma &amp; Portland Post Presidents8:20 – 8:40 AM – Keynote Speaker8:40 – 9:30 AM – SBA Small Business Update &amp; Q&amp;A9:30 – 9:45 AM – Break9:45 – 10:45 AM – Small Business Panel: Interactive discussion with PNW Small Business representatives10:45 AM – 12:15 PM – Government‑to‑Business Matchmaking12:15 – 1:15 PM – Lunch1:00 – 4:20 PM – Business‑to‑Business Matchmaking5:00 – 7:00 PM – Ice Breaker: Sponsored by WSP &amp; Fathom ArchitectureFriday, April 247:30 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration &amp; Networking8:00 – 8:30 AM – Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks8:30 – 8:50 AM – USACE Northwestern Division8:55 – 9:25 AM – USACE Walla Walla District9:30 – 10:00 AM – TBD10:00 – 10:30 AM – Coffee Break10:30 – 10:35 AM – MTC Platinum Sponsor Spotlight10:35 – 11:05 AM – USACE Portland District11:10 – 11:40 AM – NAVFAC NW Commander11:45 – 12:00 PM – Announcements and Scholarship Acknowledgement12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch Break – Sponsor Exhibit Area Open1:15 – 1:20 PM – MTC Platinum Sponsor Spotlight1:20 – 1:50 PM – BPA1:55 – 2:25 PM – US Coast Guard2:25 – 2:55 PM – Afternoon Break2:55 – 3:00 PM – MTC Platinum Sponsor Spotlight3:00 – 4:00 PM – USACE Seattle District4:00 – 4:30 PM – Sentinel Program Overview4:30 – 4:45 PM – Raffle Drawings4:45 – 5:00 PM – Closing RemarksWho 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, BPA, or USCGSponsorship OpportunitiesSponsorship provides:Premium brand visibilityDirect engagement with decision‑makersAccess to targeted industry and government audiencesSponsorships 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 ContactsSeattle Post: Val Wade — val.wade@stantec.comTacoma Post: Dave Newkirk — daven@rahaec.comPortland Post: Kori Zummach — koriz@interfaceeng.com
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- **Event Categories**: Art, Workshops, fine-arts
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 2500, 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 Organizer details

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- **organizer**: SAME Seattle and Tacoma Posts (https://allevents.in/org/same-seattle-and-tacoma-posts/17705422)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 25 up to 2500 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** SAME Seattle and Tacoma Posts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Workshops, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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