The Mission of SMPS Wichita is to be the primary resource for education, team building and strategic marketing information for SMPS members and others involved in the built environment.
From educational events to our monthly networking lunches, the Wichita Chapter offers members a variety of opportunities to meet new contacts and further their professional development. Our organization consistently strives to offer programs and events that both educate and inspire our members and guests.
12 Gifts of Membership: Resolve to Connect with SMPS in 2010 to Build Your Business
Not sure what to give your colleagues to mark the holidays? Browse the list below for suggestions on how to “re-gift” your involvement in SMPS to benefit your company—you’ll find the perfect thing for everyone in your office!
On the 1st day of membership, SMPS gave to me….a powerful international network of friends and colleagues to build my firm’s business and support me on my career path. And I gave my company new business relationships and opportunities.
On the 2nd day of membership, SMPS gave to me…an informative client panel discussion at my local chapter. And I gave my company critical competitive intelligence secured during that program.
On the 3rd day of membership, SMPS gave to me…a provocative article in Marketer on the science of winning a pursuit.And I gave it to my management team to encourage essential executive-level rainmaking.
On the 4th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…a webinar on marketing metrics. And I gave my company measurements to support increasing the marketing and BD budget for next year.
On the 5th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…access to the winning entries in the Marketing Communications Awards. And I gave my company a fresh idea for a new marketing campaign that will dazzle prospective clients.
On the 6th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…the latest issue of Connections, where I read that an acquaintance recently started a new job. And I gave my company a foot in the door at a firm with whom we want to partner.
On the 7th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…a Foundation-funded white paper on social media usage in the A/E/C industry. And I gave my company the research to inform and refine our own social media marketing plans.
On the 8th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…an opportunity to volunteer on a chapter committee, where I am developing new relationships while I develop new leadership and management skills. And I gave my company additional exposure in our community and the benefit of my newly-earned experience.
On the 9th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…a candidate found in the Career Center to fill our marketing coordinator position. And we gave my company the talent and manpower to generate winning proposals.
On the 10th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…the opportunity to earn the Certified Professional Services Marketer designation.
And I gave my company another set of credentials to reinforce to clients our team’s commitment to professional excellence and lifelong learning.
On the 11th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…the SMPS Bookstore where I can tap into the rapidly growing body of knowledge on marketing design and building services. And I gave my company best practices and trends that will help position us competitively in our markets this year.
On the 12th day of membership, SMPS gave to me…Build Business, the National Conference, where I met industry experts, practitioners, and peers who addressed the business challenges my firm is facing now. And I gave my company answers to the questions keeping us all awake at night.
To discover (or re-discover!) all that SMPS has to offer you and your firm as you build business—especially the depth and breadth of the SMPS network, we encourage you to attend a local chapter meeting or regional conference; participate in a national webinar, workshop, or conference; or explore the resources available to you on the SMPS National Web site in 2010.
Resolve to connect with your fellow members in the SMPS community in the coming months. SMPS membership is the gift that keeps on giving throughout your career!
NEWLY UPDATED ITEMS
Members can also now download some of the most recent presentations from the Richard Friedman seminar, Members-Only webinars, and lunch programs! Log in to the "Members Only" site and go to "Presentations."
Read more about SMPS Wichita's recent community service project in our news section.
An article regarding the importance of networking has been added to the Articles and Notes section.
Check out our newly posted photos from our recent networking events!
NEWEST MEMBERS
Tom Rives, Rainbow Construction
Brent Thomas, Ruggles & Bohm
Jock Bernard, The Waldinger Corporation
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ONLINE NEWSLETTERS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
THE FRIEDMAN FILES
Introducing nationally recognized speaker and industry expert, Richard Friedman! As a former Wichitan and former partner from ZweigWhite, Mr. Friedman has worked in and consulted to the A/E/C industry for a number of years and now has a free newsletter that’s available to you! Click here to sign up for his Free Quarterly Newsletter
JIM WALTON
Jim Walton from Brand Acceleration sends an email newsletter regarding branding, public relations, and marketing. To subscribe, email Jim at jim@brandaccel.com and attach your Outlook contact v-card or give him your complete contact information.
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If you know of other online newsletters that would be beneficial to SMPS Wichita members, send more information to Tami Hadley at thadley@isienvironmental.com.