2026 Small Business Industry Day at Rock Island Post - Department of Defense

2026 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day Hello SAME Rock Island Post members, friends, and partners, We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Small Business Industry Day in the Quad Cities! This year’s event will feature project updates, best practice discussions, and networking opportunities for businesses of all sizes interested in working with the federal government. As in previous years, a Social & Networking Event will be held the evening before the conference, along with optional one-on-one meetings on Tuesday afternoon. EVENT SCHEDULE: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – Social & Networking Events 5:30–7:30 PM River Center Lower Concourse (South side of 3rd street) 136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801 Registration includes two drink tickets, heavy appetizers, and water/soft drink stations. One-on-one meetings will be offered earlier that afternoon (details on these will be announced separately). Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Conference Day 8:00 AM-4:00 PM River Center 136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801 Full day of sessions, including breakfast and lunch Presentations from public- and private-sector speakers Networking opportunities with government representatives and industry partners A draft agenda will be posted to the SAME website when available (agenda subject to change) For sponsorship

questions, contact Meredith Anderson at [email protected] or 815-519-7695. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel Blackhawk 200 E. 3rd Street Davenport, Iowa 52801 159.00 USD per night Last Day to Book: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Booking link below: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1770933212221&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1541994359193463943&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYGlsbGRoZGRkaFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAdNZBp2AAAAA%3D&inventoryMissing=true Conference Registration https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6xrjtq7 Please mark your calendars for this great opportunity to showcase your business’ unique capabilities and hear from speakers representing the private and public sectors discussing best practices and upcoming projects. The SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day events are open to all businesses, small and large. Please pass this announcement on to others who may benefit. Looking forward to seeing everybody again. Troy Robbins to this opportunity.