| We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Small Business Industry Day in the Quad Cities! This year’s event will feature project updates, best practice discussions, and networking opportunities for businesses of all sizes interested in working with the federal government. Event Schedule Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Small Business Industry Day 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: River Center 136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801 All main presentations will be held in the Main Ballroom. Breakout sessions will take place in smaller classrooms. Overview Full day of sessions (includes breakfast and lunch) Presentations from public and private sector speakers Networking opportunities with government representatives and industry partners Schedule 7:30 – 8:30 AM Registration & Breakfast Morning Sessions (Main Ballroom) 8:30 AM Opening Ceremony & Rock Island District Introduction COL Aaron Williams 8:45 AM Marlan Snodgrass Assistant Director, Office of Small Business Programs (MVD) 9:00 AM John Chambers Director, Federal/Heavy & Utility Infrastructure Divisions, AGC 9:15 AM – Small Business Deputy Presentations USACE St. Louis District Kelsey Daniels, Small Business Deputy USACE Memphis District Kelsey Daniels, Small Business Deputy USACE Vicksburg District Demetric Erwin, Small Business Deputy USACE New Orleans District Nes Comez-Vance, Small Business Deputy USACE Chicago District Liz Dennison, Contracting Chief Networking Break Breakout Sessions & Networking (11:00 AM – 12:15 PM) Room 1: Small Business Hot Topics Room 2: ACEC – William Klingner 12:00 PM Lunch, Booths & Networking Afternoon Presentations (Main Ballroom – 1:30 PM) USACE Rock Island District Overview Troy Robbins, Small Business Deputy Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP) Scott Whitney Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Marisa Lack New 1200 ft LaGrange Lock and Dam Tom Mack Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Project Andy Leichty Breakout Sessions & Networking (2:45 PM) Room 1: 8(a) Contractor Panel – Construction Room 2: ACI Debris Brunson Grothus, Scott Harris 3:45 PM Closing Remarks Don’t Miss These Other Opportunities to Connect, Learn, and Partner Table Discussions: Upcoming Projects, Districts & Support Services 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 River Center 136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA Join us for interactive table discussions featuring USACE representatives and partners. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to engage directly with subject matter experts, learn about upcoming work, and discuss contracting and partnership opportunities. More information is available here: Small Business Industry Day Table Discussions – April 7 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – Social & Networking Events 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: River Center – Lower Concourse 136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801 More Information is available here: Social and Networking Event – April 7 |