SAME Regional Small Business Symposium and Meet The Chiefs 2026 at Seattle Airport Marriott – Seattle, WA

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)
• 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.

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 — William.Shelton@aecom.com

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, BPA, 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:

• 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
• Quantity – only 1 of 4 remaining!

Gold Sponsor:

• Booth
• Promotional announcements
• Logo on event signage
• Logo on sponsor slideshow
• Half-page ad + logo in event brochure
• Raffle prize opportunity
• Two event registrations
• Quantity – only 2 of 5 remaining!

Silver Sponsor:

• Promotional announcements
• Logo on event signage
• Logo on sponsor slideshow
• Raffle prize opportunity
• One event registration
• Quantity – only 5 remaining!

Lanyard Sponsor:

• Podium acknowledgement at start of day and end of day
• Exclusive branding on lanyard
• Raffle prize opportunity
• SOLD OUT! Thank you Coffman Engineers

WiFi Sponsor:

• Company name as WiFi login
• Logo on sponsor slideshow
• Raffle prize opportunity
• Quantity – only 1 available!

Small Business Sponsor:

• Promotional announcements
• Logo on sponsor slideshow
• Half page ad + logo in event brochure
• Raffle prize opportunity
• One event registration
• Quantity – only 2 of 3 remaining!

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 — valerie.wade@wsp.com
• Matchmaking: William Shelton — William.Shelton@aecom.com