2025 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day

2025 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day

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.

Event Information:

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.

Please open the link to the conference agenda, registration, sponsorship opportunities and tickets for the Social and Networking Event.

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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.