2026 SAME San Antonio Post Small Business Market Research Fair & Scholarship Golf Tournament

2026 SAME San Antonio Post Small Business Market Research Fair & Scholarship Golf Tournament

May 5 - 7, 2026

WELCOME TO THE 2026 SMALL BUSINESS MARKET RESEARCH FAIR & SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT hosted by the SAME San Antonio Post.

On-line registration will CLOSE MAY 3. We will be open for ON-SITE registration beginning at noon on MAY 5.


The San Antonio Post’s annual Industry Government Engagement with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Districts, and more returns this summer as a three-day event designed for connection, insight, engagement, and networking.

 

Day 1 (May 5): Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament at Canyon Springs Golf Club and Welcome Social & Networking Event at Embassy Suites

Day 2 (May 6): SAME and Government Briefings with Panel Discussions -

Day 3 (May 7):  One-on-One Industry-Government Networking Sessions - Appointments for one-on-one sessions are scheduled onsite. Please note: You MUST be a registered sponsor, exhibitor, or full conference attendee to reserve and attend a one-on-one session. Available until all slots filled. 


Agenda

Tuesday, May 5
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
DRAFT AGENDA as of 16 April 2026
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament at Canyon Springs Golf Course. Breakfast and lunch provided. Shot gun start at 8:00am.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
On-Site Registration/Check-in Booth Set-up
Confirmed 1-on-1 participation from AFCEC, AFIMSC, AETC, USACE Fort Worth & USACE Galveston, and Small Business Administration
Early One-on-One reservations for Small Business Sponsors Only. By signing up for 1-on-1 sessions, you agree to follow the instructions of the 1-on-1 Coordinators/Facilitator.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Reservations for Small Businesses only. By signing up for 1-on-1 sessions, you agree to follow the instructions of the 1-on-1 Coordinators/Facilitator.
All registered sponsors, exhibitors, full conference attendees, May 5 networking social only, and May 5 paid guests are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, May 6
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
AGENDA as of 29 APRIL 2026
6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
We'll have coffee & breakfast snacks in our conference space.
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All session at Embassy Suites.
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Small Business One-on-One signup. By signing up for 1-on-1 sessions, you agree to follow the instructions of the 1-on-1 Coordinators/Facilitator.
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Industry Speaker - Sarah Fowlkes, Jacobs, San Antonio Post President
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Industry Speaker - Joshua Graham, Tetra Tech
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Industry Speakers - Patrice Melancon and Steve Houser
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers: Brig Gen Patrick Miller, AFCEC John Baker, LAN, Inc (Industry)
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Small Business One-on-One signup. By signing up for 1-on-1 sessions, you agree to follow the instructions of the 1-on-1 Coordinators/Facilitator.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Industry Speakers: Jacobs - Chris Manz AECOM - Erin Simpson HDR - Michael Miller
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speakers: USACE - Ali Marshall and Christy Frey Industry - Dave DeMartino, Onterris and Rene Cortez, OTIE
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Speakers: Tammy O’Neill, AFCEC Terry Watkins (Industry)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
Speakers: Lt Col William Barrett, AFIMSC Dean Hartman, Michael Baker (Industry)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
One-on-One signup. By signing up for 1-on-1 sessions, you agree to follow the instructions of the 1-on-1 Coordinators/Facilitator.
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
Speakers: Mr. Charles Kelm, AFCEC Steve Houser (Industry)
2:55 PM - 3:15 PM
2:55 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Speakers: Dr. Timothy Sullivan, AFCEC Tito Berrios, Jacobs (Industry)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speakers: AFCEC - Jason Crosby (Facility Engineering [CF]), Maria Lodico (Outreach [CB]) and Craig Mellerski (Readiness [CX]) Industry - Anthony Figiera, Weston and Joshua Graham, Tetra Tech
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All registered attendees and paid guests are welcome to attend.
One-on-One signup. By signing up for 1-on-1 sessions, you agree to follow the instructions of the 1-on-1 Coordinators/Facilitator.
Thursday, May 7
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee and breakfast snacks in our conference area.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MUST have a reservation to participate in the 1-on-1s. ONLY sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees registered for the full conference or for Thursday, May 7 may attend. Participants agree to follow the instructions of the 1-on-1 Coordinators/Facilitator.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All booths must be out of the space by 4pm. Sponsors & Exhibitors must make arrangements for booth pick-up.

Sponsors

Title Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
SBMRF & Golf Tournament - Other Activity Sponsors

Hotel

Pricing

SPONSOR, EXHIBIT, ATTEND CONFERENCE, & GOLF

SBMRF & GOLF EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Title Sponsor - $5,000 (4 Available)

     Booth in Foyer with table and 2 chairs

     3 Conference Attendees

     Logo on Event Website, SBMRF Program, and Signs at SBMRF & Golf Tournament, Beverage Cart, and #1 Tee

     2-minute presentation after Post Welcome

     Golf Foursome

Small Business - 2 early 1-on-1 reservations. You will be contacted by our 1-on-1 Coordinator to schedule your appointments. You may signup during our sponsor-only timeframe on Tues, May 5 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Large Business - 2 reserved 1-on-1 slots based on availability. Our 1-on-1 Coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.


Gold Sponsor - Small Business - $2,500; Large Business - $3,500 (11 Available)

     Booth in Foyer with table and 2 chairs

     2 Conference Attendees

     Logo on Event Website, SBMRF Program, & Signs at SBMRF & Golf Tournament and one hole

     Up to four golfers at reduced rate

Small Business - 2 early 1-on-1 reservations. You will be contacted by our 1-on-1 Coordinator to schedule your appointments. You may signup during our sponsor-only timeframe on Tues, May 5 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Large Business - 2 reserved 1-on-1 slots based on availability. Our 1-on-1 Coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.


Silver Sponsor - Small Business - $1,500; Large Business - $2,500 (13 Spaces Available for Silver Sponsors & Exhibitors)

     Booth in Lantana, with table and 2 chairs

     1 Conference Attendee

     Logo on Event Website, SBMRF Program, & Signs at SBMRF & Golf Tournament and one hole

Small Business - 1 early 1-on-1 reservations. You will be contacted by our 1-on-1 Coordinator to schedule your appointment. You may signup during our sponsor-only timeframe on Tues, May 5 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Large Business - 1 reserved 1-on-1 slot based on availability. Our 1-on-1 Coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.


Bronze Sponsor (DOES NOT INCLUDE A BOOTH)Small Business - $1,000; Large Business - $1,500

     1 Conference Attendee

     Logo on Event Website, SBMRF Program, & Signs at SBMRF & Golf Tournament and one hole

Small Business - 1 early 1-on-1 reservations. You will be contacted by our 1-on-1 Coordinator to schedule your appointment. You may signup during our sponsor-only timeframe on Tues, May 5 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Large Business - 1 reserved 1-on-1 slot based on availability. Our 1-on-1 Coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.



OTHER SPONSORSHIPS 

SBMRF SPONSORSHIPS 

Lunch - $1,500 (Quantity 2) - includes conference attendee, sign, and thank you announcement

Networking Social - $1,500 (Quantity 2) - includes conference attendee, sign, and thank you announcement

WiFi - $500 (Quantity 2) - includes sign


GOLF SPONSORSHIPS (Logo on sign and presentation at the golf course & SBMRF)

Lunch - $500 (Quantity 4)

Breakfast - $300 (Quantity 4)

Single Golf Hole - $250


EXHIBITORS (includes conference attendee; 13 Spaces Available for Silver Sponsors & Exhibitors)

Small Business - $750

Large Business - $1,250

Silver Sponsors will be placed prior to Exhibitors. Exhibitors will be placed in available spaces based on their registration date. Each booth includes a table and 2 chairs. We cannot accommodate exhibitor booths wider than 8'. 


ATTEND CONFERENCE - includes access to Industry-Government Engagement Sessions and Leadership Briefings; ability to participate in 1-on-1s (WITH RESERVATION ONLY); Lunch Wed & Thurs; and the Networking Socials on Tues & Wed with 3 drink tickets. 

Industry Representatives

Small Business - SAME Member = $350; Non-SAME Member = $500 (late registration +$50)

Large Business - SAME Member = $450; Non-SAME Member = $600 (late registration +$50)

Retired, Unemployed, or Sole Proprietor - SAME Member = $50; Non-SAME Member = $150 (late registration +$25)

SAME Young Professional - $250 (late registration +$50)

One Day - See below

Networking Social Only - See below


Government Employees (Active Duty or Civilian)

Speaker/Panelist, Conducting 1-on-1s, Staffing a Booth, and/or Supporting a Government Speaker - Free (YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN THE FREE ADMISSION)

NOT a Speaker/Panelist, Staffing a Booth, or Conducting 1-on-1s - ONLY Attending - $25 one day; $50 two days


One Day Registration (includes Networking Social the evening before & one drink ticket and briefings/presentations/sessions & lunch the day of the registration; Thursday attendees may attend the 1-on-1s [with reservation only]. Late registration +$25)

Small Business SAME Member - WED, MAY 6 = $185; THURS, MAY 7 = $180

Small Business Non-SAME Member - WED, MAY 6 = $260; THURS, MAY 7 = $255

Large Business SAME Member - WED, MAY 6 = $235; THURS, MAY 7 = $230

Large Business Non-SAME Member - WED, MAY 6 = $310; THURS, MAY 7 = $305

Retired, Unemployed, or Sole Proprietor SAME Member - WED, MAY 6 = $35; THURS, MAY 7 = $30

Retired, Unemployed, or Sole Proprietor Non-SAME Member - WED, MAY 6 = $85; THURS, MAY 7 = $80

SAME Young Professional - WED, MAY 6 = $135; THURS, MAY 7 = $130


Networking Social Events ONLY (includes one drink ticket/night)

SAME Member NOT Attending the Conference - $75/night

Non-SAME Member NOT Attending the Conference - $150/night

Guest of a Conference Attendee (must be registered by a full conference attendee) - $50/night


LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 20. On-line registration closes May 3. Registration will reopen on May 5 on-site only. If you cannot attend the SBMRF, you may substitute another person. Just go into your registration and change the name and contact information. If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Bonnie Hopke at bonniejeand@msn.com. If you cancel before April 20, we will charge a $50 cancellation fee. THERE WILL BE NO REFUND FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER APRIL 20. 


SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT

$760/foursome

$200/person SAME Members

$175/person Active Military/Civilian Government Employees

$175/person SAME Young Professionals

$230/person Non-SAME Members

$30 - Aid Package (Gimmes & Throws) - One per golfer

Golf Fees include 18 holes, golf cart, pre-tournament breakfast, and awards luncheon.


Golf registration closes on April 29. If you cannot Golf, you may substitute another person. If you need to cancel your Golf reservation, please contact Bonnie Hopke at bonniejeand@msn.com. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR GOLF CANCELLATIONS.

Title and Gold Sponsors Booth Locations

Title and Gold Sponsors Booth Locations


Silver Sponsor & Exhibitor Booth Locations

Silver Sponsor & Exhibitor Booth Locations