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SUMMARY:AI Stole My Marketing Job... And Made Me Better At It
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\nJoin us for a watch party of the latest program from SMPS Southeast Louisiana! \nThe AEC industry is experiencing an AI revolution that’s transforming how marketing and business development professionals work\, yet most firms are paralyzed between executive pressure to “use AI” and zero guidance on how to actually do it. As a marketing operations tech nerd who’s been in the trenches testing AI tools\, Julie will share real-world examples of how AI is already reshaping the AEC industry and reveal which manual tasks you should be handing off to AI right now. You’ll discover practical ways to experiment with AI tools without breaking your workflow\, plus the mindset shifts that separate the professionals thriving in this tech revolution from those getting left behind. Stop fearing the AI takeover and start leveraging it to become the marketing powerhouse your firm didn’t know it needed. \n. \n. \n. \nSPEAKER: JULIE HUVAL\, FSMPS\, CPSM \nOwner\, Marketing Operations Advisor \n  \nJulie Huval\, FSMPS\, CPSM is the owner of Marketing Operations Advisor and helps companies improve the business of marketing. Based in Dallas\, Julie has been in the AEC industry for 20 years and has grown various marketing departments and companies throughout her career. She is a sought-after industry author and public speaker on marketing\, technology\, and business leadership.
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/ai-stole-my-marketing-job-and-made-me-better-at-it/
LOCATION:Evergy Connect\, 111 Ellis St\, Wichita\, KS\, 67211\, United States
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SUMMARY:SMPS Post-Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join SMPS Wichita for our annual Post-Holiday Party and New Year Social! Celebrate the start of 2025 with your fellow marketing and business development professionals in a relaxed\, festive setting. Enjoy great company\, delicious food and drinks\, and good conversation as we kick off another year of networking\, learning\, and growth. Whether you’re reconnecting with long-time colleagues or meeting new members\, this event is the perfect way to shake off the winter blues and jumpstart your year with SMPS.
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/smps-post-holiday-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T113000
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SUMMARY:Developer Dialogue: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join SMPS Wichita for an engaging conversation on the pulse of Wichita’s development landscape. This exclusive panel brings together industry leaders George Laham and Stephanie Wise to share insights\, experiences\, and perspectives shaping the future of our city. \nThe discussion will dive into key topics influencing successful projects today\, including: \n\nMarket conditions\, risk\, and timing\nDesign and construction collaboration\nPublic sector partnerships\, incentives\, and approvals\nCommunity impact and workforce considerations\nAdvice for navigating what’s next in Wichita development\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from two of Wichita’s most respected voices in real estate and development — and connect with fellow A/E/C and business professionals eager to keep our community growing. \nSMPS Wichita members are encouraged to bring a firm leader or principal to this event at the member rate. It’s a perfect chance to introduce firm leaders to the value of SMPS involvement! \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/developer-dialogue/
LOCATION:Larkspur | Bistro & Bar\, 904 East Douglas Avenue\, Wichita\, KS 67202\, Wichita\, KS\, 67202\, US
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SUMMARY:Jobsite Tour: Wichita Multi-Modal Transit Facility
DESCRIPTION:Join SMPS Wichita for a behind-the-scenes jobsite tour of the almost complete Wichita Multi-Modal Transit Facility (aka The Hub)\, followed by a casual networking social across the street at The Monarch. \nWhether you’re there for the construction insights\, the social connection\, or both\, we’ve got something for you! \nSpots are limited—don’t miss this chance to explore\, connect\, and unwind with A/E/C peers!
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/jobsite-multi-modal-transit-facility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T130000
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SUMMARY:Missouri Valley Regional Conference
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URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/mvrc/
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SUMMARY:The New AEC Playbook for Trade Shows
DESCRIPTION:The New AEC Playbook for Trade Shows Fireside Chat with Stacy Edmundson\, Red Door Three\n\nJoin SMPS Wichita for a fireside chat featuring Stacy Edmundson of Red Door Three to help optimize and strategize for trade shows. \nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 \n11:30am-1pm \nLocation: Icon Structures\, 114 N Wabash Ave\, Wichita\, KS 67214 \nIn an era where digital tools can model a skyscraper in seconds\, why is the handshake still the most powerful tool in your kit? Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Stacy Edmundson as we deconstruct the evolving landscape of AEC trade shows. As the industry moves from simple ‘lead counting’ to a ‘return on relationships\,’ the traditional trade show season has transformed into a year-round strategic cycle. We’ll dive into how to be make the most impact before\, during\, and after the show\, how to get your technical team engaged\, and how the trade show landscape is changing. Whether you’re looking to leverage new ‘digital’ tech or brush up on your trade show presence\, learn how to turn the modern trade show circuit into your firm’s greatest competitive advantage. \nAbout Stacy: \nStacy L. Edmundson founded Red Door Three in 2014\, which started as a home-based business that quickly grew and moved to the perfect space in her hometown of Andover. She enjoys touring the facilities of clients to learn more about what they do\, interacting with the people who make it all happen and solving clients’ problems while providing as much value as possible. Stacy is passionate about manufacturing and all it has to offer\, and she recently served as the President of the Wichita Manufacturers Association (WMA) and continues to volunteer her time in helping the manufacturing community. Recently\, Stacy sold her business to Trade Show Savvy\, LLC a trade show management company headquartered in Grapevine\, Texas. Trade Show Savvy combines a proprietary SaaS platform with hands-on exhibit services — helping exhibitors plan\, manage\, and execute their trade show programs. This is a natural extension to all that an exhibit house can offer to clients. Great news is\, we will continue operate in the Kansas facility\, retain the existing team and be able to continue to offer that boutique experience to our clients. \nFun Facts \n\nLoves spending all day cooking for an evening of entertainment with family and friends\nEnjoys doing food tours when she travels for fun\, including trying new food and drinks and learning about the restaurants’ history\nIs a certified forklift driver\, which aids in the loading and unloading of shipments at Red Door Three\n\nSMPS Wichita members are encouraged to bring a firm leader or principal to this event at the member rate. It’s a perfect chance to introduce firm leaders to the value of SMPS involvement! \nLunch will be provided and sponsored by Kaw Valley Engineering.
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/aec-playbook-for-trade-shows/
LOCATION:114 N Wabash Ave\, 114 N Wabash Ave\, Wichita\, KS\, 67214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jobsite Tour: Wichita Biomedical Campus (Members Only!)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 10 for an exclusive Job-Site Tour of the Biomedical Campus. This behind-the-scenes opportunity offers a firsthand look at ongoing construction progress led by the JE Dunn/Hutton joint venture team.
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/biomedical-campus-tour/
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SUMMARY:Setting Healthy Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout
DESCRIPTION:Burnout has become an increasingly common challenge in today’s fast-paced\, high-demand work environments\, affecting productivity\, creativity\, and overall well-being. This course is designed to help participants recognize the signs of burnout\, understand its underlying causes\, and implement proactive strategies to prevent it. By exploring the balance between stress management\, self-care\, and productivity\, participants will gain tools to sustain energy\, maintain focus\, and thrive both personally and professionally. Through practical exercises\, self-assessments\, and actionable insights\, this course empowers individuals to create healthier work habits\, set boundaries\, and build resilience\, fostering long-term success and fulfillment. \n\nAbout Janice: \nJanice Perkins is an accomplished Executive Coach based in Wichita\, Kansas\, known for empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. \nDriven by a passion for personal and professional growth\, she brings deep expertise in leadership\, communication\, and organizational dynamics. Janice is recognized for her ability to listen\, provide meaningful feedback\, and tailor her coaching to each client’s unique strengths and goals. Her work consistently helps clients build confidence\, strengthen leadership skills\, and create lasting organizational impact. \nIn addition to one-on-one coaching\, Janice leads workshops and seminars on leadership\, team dynamics\, and personal development. \nShe is a Master Certified Coach with the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches (ACEC)\, serves on multiple boards including Global Connections for Women Foundation\, NXTUS\, and WIBA\, and is actively involved with UnitedWE\, Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches\, and Women of Wichita. \n  \nSMPS Wichita members are encouraged to bring a firm leader or principal to this event at the member rate. It’s a perfect chance to introduce firm leaders to the value of SMPS involvement! \n\n 
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/avoiding-burnout/
LOCATION:Wichita Advanced Learning Library\, 711 W. 2nd St. N\, Wichita\, KS 67203\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Benefits of Board Service: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Curious about board service? Discover how serving on a board can sharpen your leadership skills\, grow your network\, and benefit your career. Hear firsthand from experienced panelists about the value of giving back. \n  \nSMPS Wichita members are encouraged to bring a firm leader or principal to this event at the member rate. It’s a perfect chance to introduce firm leaders to the value of SMPS involvement!
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/benefits-of-board-service/
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SUMMARY:Marketing Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you were to set off on a road trip\, you wouldn’t just set the destination and hope to get there. You’d look at options\, figure out your optimal path and determine when you’ll should arrive. \nMarket planning is like that. \nMarketing plans are the road maps and atlases that outline how and where your firm wants to go. But\, much like road maps and atlases\, they can end up collecting dust on a shelf while you drive around\, hoping to figure out where you are. \nThis session will take you through the steps of creating effective marketing plans and\, most importantly\, look at ways to actually implement them so they don’t end up as bookends on a shelf. \nPresenters \nMisty Diemer-Thurman\, FSMPS\, CPSM \nScissortail Marketing \nMisty Diemer-Thurman is the founder of Scissortail Marketing\, a consulting firm focused on marketing processes\, proposal development and data management. Misty has over 25 years of experience working with architects\, engineers and contractors\, helping them implement workable marketing strategies and real-world processes. She is a past president of SMPS Oklahoma\, was a subject matter expert in the development of SMPS’s “Domains of Practice\,” was a co-founder of SMPS Oklahoma’s CPSM Bootcamp and served on the SMPS Certification Committee. She is a Certified Professional Services Marketer\, was named a Fellow of SMPS in 2019 and served on the SMPS 50th Anniversary task force. She has served on the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation Board of Trustees since 2021. \nBrad Thurman\, PE\, FSMPS\, CPSM \nWallace Design Collective \nBrad Thurman is a principal and Chief Marketing Officer of Wallace Design Collective\, a professional consulting firm offering structural and civil engineering\, landscape architecture\, surveying and assessments. He joined Wallace in 1987 and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Since 1998\, Brad has helped lead Wallace’s marketing and business development efforts across four disciplines and eight offices. He is a past president of SMPS Oklahoma\, served as the 2013-14 President on the SMPS National Board\, and served as a trustee and as president of the SMPS Foundation Board of Trustees. Brad is a Certified Professional Services Marketer\, was named a Fellow of SMPS in 2009\, was inducted into the SMPS Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2015 and was the 2025 recipient of the Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award.
URL:https://www.smpswichita.org/event/marketing-plan-workshop/
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