Please join us for the San Antonio Post's 2025 Small Business Market Research Fair (SBMRF) and Scholarship Golf Tournament. Our conference will be held April 9 and 10 at the Embassy Suites at 5615 Landmark Parkway (I-10 and 1604), San Antonio, 78249. The Golf Tournament will be April 8 at the Quarry Golf Course, 444 East Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78209.
April 8 (Tuesday) - Activities at Embassy Suites and at the Quarry Golf Course
- 7:00am - 8:00pm - Registration and Breakfast for Golfers at the Quarry Golf Course
- 8:00am - 3:00pm - Golf shot-gun start at the Quarry Golf Course. "Lunch" and awards ceremony upon completion of the tournament at the Quarry.
- 2:00pm - 7:00pm - SBMRF Registration at the Embassy Suites
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Sponsor/Exhibitor Set-Up
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm - 1-on-1 signups at the Embassy Suites for SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS and EXHIBITORS ONLY
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Welcome Social & Networking at the Embassy Suites
April 9 (Wednesday) - All activities at Embassy Suites
- 7:00am - 7:00pm - Registration
- 7:00am - 8:00am - Breakfast in the Embassy Suites breakfast area; coffee in the foyer
- 7:00am - 8:00am and 10:00am - 4:00pm - 1-on-1 signups for SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY. YOU MUST BE A PAID CONFERENCE ATTENDEE TO SIGNUP AND ATTEND THE 1-ON-1 SESSIONS.
- 8:00am - 5:00pm - Leadership Briefings and Industry-Government Engagement Sessions
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm - 1-on-1 signups for ALL BUSINESSES. YOU MUST BE A PAID CONFERENCE ATTENDEE TO SIGNUP AND ATTEND THE 1-ON-1 SESSIONS.
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Networking Social
April 10 (Thursday) - All activities at Embassy Suites
- 7:00am - 10:00am - Registration
- 7:00am - 8:00am - Breakfast in the Embassy Suites breakfast area
- 8:00am - 12:00pm - 1-on-1 signups for ALL BUSINESSES (until full). YOU MUST BE A PAID CONFERENCE ATTENDEE TO SIGNUP AND ATTEND THE 1-ON-1 SESSIONS.
- 8:00am - 12:00pm - Industry-Government Engagement Sessions
- 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm - 1-on-1 Networking Sessions with Government Representatives. YOU MUST BE A PAID CONFERENCE ATTENDEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 1-ON-1 NETWORKING SESSIONS. YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED BEFORE YOUR RESERVED TIME.
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Sponsor/Exhibitor Teardown
SBMRF & GOLF EVENT SPONSORSHIPS - Sponsorships will close March 23 to meet print deadlines
Title Sponsor - $5,000 (4 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
Golf Foursome
Sign on Beverage Cart at Golf Course
Hole Sponsor of #1 Tee
Small Business - 2 early one-on-one reservations. Signup on Tuesday, April 8 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Large Business - 2 reserved one-on-one slots based on availability. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.
Gold Sponsor - Small Business - $2,400; Large Business - $3,400 (11 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
1 Golfer
Hole Sponsor
Small Business - 2 early one-on-one reservations. Signup on Tuesday, April 8 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Large Business - 2 reserved one-on-one slots based on availability. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.
SOLD OUT - Silver Sponsor - Small Business - $1,500; Large Business - $2,500 (13 Spaces Available for Silver Sponsors & Exhibitors)
8x8 Booth in Lantana, includes 6-foot table and 2 chairs
1 Free Conference Attendee
Logo on Event Website & Signage at SBMRF & Golf Tournament
Hole Sponsor
Small Business - 1 early one-on-one reservation. Signup on Tuesday, April 8 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Large Business - 1 reserved one-on-one slot based on availability. Our one-on-one 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 - $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 one-on-one reservation. Signup on Tuesday, April 8 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Large Business - 1 reserved one-on-one slot based on availability. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.
OTHER SPONSORSHIPS - Sponsorships will close March 23 to meet print deadlines
SBMRF SPONSORSHIPS (Sponsorships include logo on signage during the SBMRF event)
Lunch - $1,500 (Quantity 2)
Reception - $1,000 (Quantity 2)
WiFi - $750 (Quantity 2)
GOLF SPONSORSHIPS (Sponsorships include logo on signage displayed at the golf course and in sponsorship presentations at golf course and SBMRF. We will also display the breakfast and lunch sponsor signs at the SBMRF.)
Golf Cart - $950 (Quantity 1)
Lunch - $750 (Quantity 4)
Breakfast - $500 (Quantity 3)
Driving Range - $750 (Quantity 1)
Single Golf Hole - $250
EXHIBITORS (13 Booth Spaces Available for Silver Sponsors & Exhibitors) - SOLD OUT
Small Business - $750 (includes 1 early one-on-on reservations. Signup on Tuesday, April 8 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.)
Large Business - $1,250 (includes1 reserved one-on-one slot based on availability. Our one-on-one coordinator will contact you to let you know of the available appointments.)
Exhibitors will be placed by our booth coordinator into available spaces based on their registration date. Each booth is 8x8 and includes a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. We cannot guarantee we can accommodate a booth wider than 8'. If you need more space (e.g., you only have a 10' booth layout), we recommend you consider a sponsorship.
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 Socials Only - $75/night (includes one drink ticket/night)
Guest for Networking Socials (must be registered by a full conference attendee) - $50/night (includes one drink ticket/night)
Small Business Market Research Fair Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Attendee (full attendee) Fees include access to Industry-Government Engagement Sessions and Leadership Briefings; ability to participate in 1-on-1s (WITH RESERVATION ONLY); Lunch Wednesday, April 9 & Thursday, April 10; and the Networking Socials on Tuesday, April 8 & Wednesday, April 9 (includes a total of three drink tickets). Additional drinks tickets are available for a fee (cash only).
LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 1, 2025. Registration will close on April 6 and reopen for on-site only registration on April 8.
If you cannot attend the SBMRF, you may substitute another person at no charge. If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Bonnie Hopke at bonniejeand@msn.com. THERE WILL BE NO REFUND FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER MARCH 24. If you cancel before March 24, we will charge a $50 cancellation fee. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO AGREE TO OUR CANCELLATION POLICY WHEN YOU CHECKOUT.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT
$650/foursome
$185/person SAME Members
$165/person Military/Civilian Government Employees
$165/person SAME Young Professionals
$210/person Non-SAME Members
$25 - Aid Package (Gimmes & Throws)
Golf Fees include 18 holes, golf cart, pre-tournament breakfast, and post-tournament awards luncheon.
Registration for Golf will close on April 3, 2024. If you cannot Golf, you may substitute another person at no charge. If you need to cancel your Golf reservation, please contact Bonnie Hopke at bonniejeand@msn.com. THERE WILL BE NO REFUND FOR GOLF CANCELLATIONS. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO AGREE TO OUR CANCELLATION POLICY WHEN YOU CHECKOUT.
Title Sponsors -T-1 through T-4.
Gold Sponsors - G-1 through G-11.
Map of booth locations for Silver Sponsors and Industry Exhibitors.
Government Exhibitors will be placed after the Sponsors and Industry Exhibitors in the available booth spaces either in the Lantana or Foyer.
