The Small Business Industry Day, scheduled for March 6, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, WA, aims to connect small businesses with federal and local contracting opportunities. The agenda includes registration, welcome remarks, a district overview, and presentations on contracting and regulatory updates from the Small Business Administration (SBA). A networking lunch will provide attendees a chance to prepare questions for a subsequent panel discussion. The afternoon features a Multi-Functional Corps Panel, an overview of future contracting opportunities, and roundtable discussions across various industry sectors, including hydropower, flood risk management, navigation, environmental services, and more. The event concludes without a formal presentation, emphasizing interaction and networking among participants. This initiative highlights the government's efforts to engage small businesses in public contracting processes and provide insights into potential projects and regulatory frameworks that may influence bidding opportunities.

The Small Business Industry Day scheduled for March 6, 2025, at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center in Walla Walla, WA, focuses on federal contracting opportunities for small businesses. The agenda includes registration and networking, district overviews, and presentations on contracting and regulatory updates from the SBA. A multi-functional corps panel and a forecast of potential contracting opportunities are key highlights, followed by roundtable discussions targeting various business lines such as hydropower, flood risk management, navigation, recreational services, construction, and environmental services. Participants are encouraged to submit questions for the panel prior to the lunch break. The event concludes at 1600, fostering connections between small businesses and government entities, while laying the groundwork for future RFPs and grants in the region.