| Hello SAME Rock Island Post members, friends, and partners, We are excited to host the 2025 Rock Island Small Business Industry Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST) in the Quad Cities! As in previous years, we will also have a social/networking event the night before the conference on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. One-on-one meetings will be available on Tuesday afternoon before the social/networking event. More information on the one-on-one opportunities and how to sign up will be provided later. Both events will be held at the RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa.
Register now to showcase your business’ unique capabilities and hear from speakers representing the private and public sectors discussing best practices and upcoming USACE projects. The event will include briefings from Rock Island District staff and opportunities to meet one-on-one with Government representatives and other businesses. This event is open to all businesses, small and large, interested in doing business with the federal government.
Tuesday April 8, 2025:
- One-on-One Meetings in the afternoon before the social event (details on scheduling and sign-ups to be provided later).
- Gather for a pre-conference Social and Networking Event from 5:30pm-7:30pm, hosted by SAME Rock Island Post at the RiverCenter Lower Concourse located on the south side of Third Street at 136 East 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801.
- Event registration is part of Small Business Industry Registration and includes two drink tickets, heavy appetizers, water and soft drink stations.
Wednesday April 9, 2025:
- Registration includes the full day of informative sessions, breakfast and lunch.
- Register early (before March 15) to receive a discounted conference registration fee!
- Draft conference agenda will be posted to the SAME webpage when its available.
- Please note: The conference agenda is a draft and is subject to change before the event.
- Roundtable discussion opportunities will be available at a later date – separate from conference registration.
Registration Fees: Registration fee for SAME members-$175/person before March 15, 2025. After that date, registration fee increases to $250/person.
Nonmember registration fee is $225/person before March 15, 2025. After that date, registration fee increases to $300/person.
Government employee registration fee is $50
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities: $1500 Platinum Sponsorship As a Platinum Sponsor, you will receive 2 conference registrations, a complimentary Exhibitor Table, your company name/logo on all pre-Conference email blasts and Post website, all Conference print materials, digital signage and recognition from the podium during the Conference Welcome by SAME Rock Island Post Leadership.
$1000 Gold Sponsorship As a Gold Sponsor, you will receive 1 conference registration, a complimentary Exhibitor Table, your company name/logo on print materials and digital signage at the Conference plus recognition from the podium during breakfast by SAME Rock Island Post Leadership.
$750 Silver Sponsorship As a Silver Sponsor, you will receive 1 conference registration, a complimentary Exhibitor Table and your company name/logo on digital signage at the Conference.
$500 Bronze Sponsorship As a Bronze Sponsor, you will receive 1 conference registration and your company name/logo on digital signage at the Conference. *Please note that it is the responsibility of the sponsor to provide logos, attendee information, and other details to be included in conference materials, programs, signage, and social media. If you have questions about sponsorship opportunities at the 2025 SAME Rock Island Small Business Industry Day, please contact Meredith Anderson at manderson@hanson-inc.com or 217-331-1850 Block of Rooms: Hotel Blackhawk 200 E. 3rd Street Davenport, Iowa 52801 Book your group rate for Rock Island SAME Small Business Industry Day April 2025 |
