Help Us Keep Industry Networking Free on October 22
The SAME Blue Ridge Post is seeking sponsors for a free networking happy hour following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District Industry Day on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
This is an opportunity for companies to support meaningful connections among industry, government, and military professionals while gaining visibility with attendees participating in the USACE Middle East District Industry Day.
Become a Networking Sponsor
For just $300, your company can help the SAME Blue Ridge Post provide the after-event networking reception free of charge to Industry Day attendees, including light food and snacks.
Sponsor benefits include:
- Company name recognition in SAME Blue Ridge Post social media and event announcements
- Company recognition on event signage
- Recognition associated with the Industry Day and after-event networking reception
- Two (2) complimentary drink tickets per sponsor company
SPONSORSHIP: $300
PURCHASE A SPONSORSHIP:
*** https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-fall-industry-day-same-brp-networking-sponsorship ***
Your support directly helps create a welcoming place for attendees to continue conversations, meet potential partners, reconnect with colleagues, and build relationships after the formal Industry Day program concludes.
Attend the Free Networking Happy Hour
The SAME Blue Ridge Post networking happy hour will be open free of charge to in-person Industry Day attendees.
The reception will include:
- Light food and snacks
- Informal networking with fellow Industry Day attendees
- Cash bar for beverage purchases
- Complimentary admission made possible through sponsor support
Register for the USACE Middle East District Industry Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District is hosting an in-person and virtual Industry Day on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Please note that Industry Day registration is hosted and managed directly by USACE Middle East District, not the SAME Blue Ridge Post.
All attendees must register online and provide their company name, attendee name, and title by Monday, October 19, 2026.
VIEW THE SAM.GOV INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT:
https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/45c8ee59b83e49ecbc00bd2816a65fc2/view
REGISTER FOR INDUSTRY DAY:
https://events.dod.teams.microsoft.us/event/e963de64-91e6-4c99-9f20-cf582117491c@fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582
Companies may submit questions in advance of the event by 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, October 16, 2026 to:
Jeanette.M.Farrell@usace.army.mil
Use the subject line: Industry Day Oct 2026
AGENDA
Oct. 22 Industry Day
7:30 – 8:50 AM | Check-In
8:50 – 9:00 AM | Rules of Engagement / Disclaimer | S. Robert
9:00 – 9:10 AM | Opening Remarks | COL Caswell
9:10 – 10:30 AM | Presentations
– Contracting Overview | Hackman
– Programs Overview | Zaraszczak
– Services & Procurements | Ball
– Kuwait FMS, Lebanon | Heffern
– Saudi Arabia | Reagan
– Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain | Plummer
– Israel | DeMattei
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Table Breakouts / Q&A / Networking / Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM | Focused Session: QDA Space Campus | Ritchey
3:00 – 3:30 PM | Feedback Session | COL Caswell
3:30 – 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks | COL Caswell
4:00 – 6:00 PM | SAME Blue Ridge Post after event Happy Hour
Traveling to the Industry Day?
A limited number of discounted rooms are available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal Blue Ridge Shadows through the SAME Blue Ridge Post room block.
Rate: $110 per night
Reservation Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026
“SAME”
Contact the hotel and request the SAME Blue Ridge Post room block.
HOTEL RESERVATION LINK:
https://group.doubletree.com/njcoq2
Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the room block fills up, please contact the hotel directly to see if additional rooms may be available: www.frontroyalblueridgeshadows.doubletree.com
Stay for Friday: Support the SAME Blue Ridge Post STEM Scholarship Golf Tournament
Make it a two-day Blue Ridge Post experience.
On Friday, October 23, 2026, the SAME Blue Ridge Post will host its Annual STEM Scholarship Golf Tournament.
Sponsorship, player, and non-player packages are available, giving companies and individuals several ways to participate and support our goal of raising $30,000 for STEM scholarships and tuition assistance.
100% of net proceeds from golf tournament tickets and sponsorships are dedicated to scholarships and tuition support for students pursuing the future architecture, engineering, and construction workforce.
Whether you play, sponsor, attend as a non-player, or support the tournament through your company, your participation helps strengthen the future AEC talent pipeline.
LEARN MORE, REGISTER, OR SPONSOR:
www.samebrpgolf.org
Join us Thursday for Industry Day and networking, then stay Friday to support the next generation of AEC professionals.