2024 SAME San Antonio Post Small Business Market Research Fair & Scholarship Golf Tournament
2024 SAME San Antonio Post Small Business Market Research Fair & Scholarship Golf Tournament
March 04, 2024 - April 05, 2024

WE HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND THE 2024 SMALL BUSINESS MARKET RESEARCH FAIR & SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT. WE ARE TAKING ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS ONLY.

Please join us for the San Antonio Post's 2024 Small Business Market Research Fair (SBMRF) and Scholarship Golf Tournament. Our conference will be held at the Embassy Suites at 5615 Landmark Parkway (I-10 and 1604), San Antonio, 78249. The Golf Tournament will be at Canyon Springs at 24405 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, 78260.

March 4 (Monday) - All activities at Embassy Suites

  • 8:00am - 4:00pm - Sponsor/Exhibitor Set-Up, Registration, & Sponsor & Exhibitor 1-on-1 signup
  • 1:00pm - 4:30pm - Industry-Government Engagement Sessions
  • 4:30pm - 6:30pm - Small Business 1-on-1 signups
  • 4:30pm - 6:39pm - Welcome Social & Networking

March 5 (Tuesday) - All activities at Embassy Suites

  • 7:00am - 12:00pm - Industry-Government Engagement Sessions
  • 8:00am - 12:00pm - All Businesses 1-on-1 signups
  • 1:pm - 5:00pm - 1-on-1 Sessions with Government Representatives - By reservation only!
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Networking Social. Note: Exhibitors can tear down after the Social.

March 6 (Wednesday)

  • 8:00am - 1:00pm - Golf Tournament at Canyon Springs
  • 8:00am - 10:00pm - Exhibitor Teardown at Embassy Suites
Hotel - Cut off for the Room Block is Feb 19
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Foyer
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Rene Cortez, San Antonio Post President
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PDHs for the SBMRF - March 4-5
1:15 PM - 1:25 PM
1:15 PM - 1:25 PM
Zakary Payne
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Air Force Leadership Welcome & Introduction Video - BrigGen Kale.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: CDR Joshua Sharp
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Brindle Summers Moderator: Terry Watkins
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Jason Cosby, P.E. AFCEC/CFSC Branch Chief Moderator: Joshua Graham
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Small Businesses & Sponsors ONLY
7:00 AM - 7:55 AM
7:00 AM - 7:55 AM
Embassy Suites Breakfast Bar is available to all attendees. Coffee will be provided in the Foyer.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Foyer
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lantana
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcoming Remarks and SAME National Welcome by Charlie Perham, SAME National President
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SBMRF PDH Form for March 4-5 sessions
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
Speaker: Steffanie Metzger, Deputy Director, AFCEC/CZ Moderator: Steve Houser
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker - Julia Cantrell, Branch Chief, AFCEC/CIUE (EUL Execution) Moderator - Dave DeMartino
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
USACE Ft Worth: Chris D. Reinhardt, PMP & Ali Marshall USACE Omaha: Will Harlon Moderator: John Baker
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsors/Exhibitors may tear down their booths after the Networking Social.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SPONSOR, EXHIBIT, ATTEND CONFERENCE, & GOLF

SBMRF & GOLF EVENT SPONSORSHIPS - SPONSORSHIPS ARE CLOSED TO MEET SIGNAGE DEADLINES

Title Sponsor - $5,000 (3 Available)

8x10 Booth in Foyer with 6-foot table and 2 chairs

3 Free Conference Attendees

Logo on Event Website, Program, & Signage at SBMRF & Golf Tournament

4 Golf Attendees

Sign on Beverage Cart at Golf Course

Hole Sponsor of #1 Tee

Small Business - 2 early reserved one-on-one slots. You will be contacted by our one-on-one coordinator to schedule your appointments.

Large Business - 2 reserved one-on-one slots based on availability. Large businesses will be offered open one-on-one sessions. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.


Gold Sponsor - Small Business - $2,500; Large Business - $3,500 (8 Available)

8x8 Booth in Foyer with 6-foot table and 2 chairs

2 Free Conference Attendees

Logo on Event Website, Program, & Signage at SBMRF & Gold Tournament

2 Golf Attendees

Hole Sponsor

Small Business - 2 early reserved one-on-one slots. You will be contacted by our one-on-one coordinator to schedule your appointments.

Large Business - 2 reserved one-on-one slots based on availability. Large businesses will be offered open one-on-one sessions. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.


Silver Sponsor - Small Business - $1,500; Large Business - $2,500 (14 Spaces Available for Silver Sponsors & Exhibitors)

8x8 Booth in Bluebonnet A, includes 6-foot table and 2 chairs

1 Free Conference Attendees

Logo on Event Website & Signage at SBMRF & Golf Tournament

Hole Sponsor

Small Business - 1 early reserved one-on-one slots. You will be contacted by our one-on-one coordinator to schedule your appointments.

Large Business - 1 reserved one-on-one slots based on availability. Large businesses will be offered open one-on-one sessions. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.


Bronze Sponsor - Small Business - $1,000; Large Business - $2,000

1 Free Conference Attendees

Logo on Event Website & Signage at SBMRF & Golf Tournament

Hole Sponsor

DOES NOT INCLUDE A BOOTH

Small Business - 1 early reserved one-on-one slots. You will be contacted by our one-on-one coordinator to schedule your appointments.

Large Business - 1 reserved one-on-one slots based on availability. Large businesses will be offered open one-on-one sessions. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.



OTHER SPONSORSHIPS - SPONSORSHIPS ARE CLOSED TO MEET SIGNAGE DEADLINES

SBMRF SPONSORSHIPS (Sponsorships include logo on signage during the SBMRF event)

  • Lunch - $1,000 (Quantity 1)
  • Reception - $750 (Quantity 2)
  • WiFi - $650 (Quantity 1)

 GOLF SPONSORSHIPS (Sponsorships include logo on signage at the golf course)

  • Specialty Drink - $1,500, includes 2 golfers (Quantity 1)
  • Golf Cart - $1,200 (Quantity 1)
  • Lunch - $900 (Quantity 2)
  • Breakfast - $750 (Quantity 2)
  • Driving Range - $750 (Quantity 1)
  • Game Hole - $250 (Quantity 2)
  • Single Golf Hole - $200

EXHIBITORS (19 Booth Spaces Available for Silver Sponsors & Exhibitors) 

Small Business - $750

Large Business - $1,250

Sponsors will be placed before exhibitors; exhibitors will be be placed based on their registration date. Each booth is 8x8 and includes a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. 


ATTEND CONFERENCE

  • Small Business - $250 (non-SAME member - $400; late registration - +$50)
  • Large Business - $350 (non-SAME member -$500; late registration - +$50)
  • Retired, Unemployed, or Sole Proprietor - $75 (non-SAME member - $150; late registration - +$25)
  • Networking Social Only or Guest for Networking Social - $50 (includes one drink ticket)

Small Business Market Research Fair Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Attendee (full attendee) Fees include access to Industry-Government Engagement Sessions, Lunch Tuesday, and the Networking Social on Monday & Tuesday and a total of three drink tickets. Additional drinks tickets are available for a fee (cash only). 

LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 26, 2024.

On-site only registration on March 4 & 5, 2024.


SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT

  • $600/foursome
  • $180/person SAME Members
  • $120/person Military/Civilian Government Employees
  • $120/person SAME Young Professionals
  • $200/person Non-SAME Members

$25 - Aid Package (Gimmes & Throws)



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


Booth Set-Up & Tear Down

Please note, the earliest your booth materials can arrive at the hotel is after 5:00pm on Friday, March 1. Please be sure to put “SAME” and your company name on your materials.

You may check in and set up your booth beginning at 8:00am on March 4. Please be sure your booth is ready by 4:30pm. You may tear down after lunch on March 5 or the morning of March 6. It is your responsibility to arrange for shipping and to take your booth materials to the front desk of the hotel for the shipper to collect. Your booth must be out of the space by noon on March 6.

The hotel will provide electricity for a fee (which is paid directly to the hotel). Please contact Bonnie Hopke (bonniejeand@msn.com) for an order form.

Title and Gold Sponsors Booth Space Map
Title and Gold Sponsors Booth Space Map



Silver Sponsor & Exhibitor Booth Space Map
Silver Sponsor & Exhibitor Booth Space Map


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