Past Meetings
SMPS Sky Full of Stars
December 13, 2017
6:00 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Adler Planetarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Bring in the holidays under a sky full of stars at the Adler Planetarium's Skyline Solarium.
SOLD OUT Dine and Shine - Relationships Matter: Build Enduring Client Connections
December 05, 2017
8:30 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
WSP
600 West Chicago Avenue, Suite 650
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.wsp.com
This prerecorded SMPS webinar will give you helpful techniques for engaging clients in meaningful conversations, as well as behaviors that help build strong relationships.
Business Executives Exchange - November 2017
November 16, 2017
8:30 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Thornton Tomasetti
330 North Wabash #1500
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.ThorntonTomasetti.com
Join Jenifer Johnson for “Help!!! My Ladder is Broken”: Your career path and keeping upward momentum.
SMPS Chicago November Program - HR and Marketing: How to Get Culture-ific
November 08, 2017
11:30 AM CST to 1:15 PM CST
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/
In this competitive industry, satisfying your employees is required to retain your most valuable asset.
SOLD OUT SMPS Chicago Content Marketing Skills Seminar
November 02, 2017
11:30 AM CDT to 1:30 PM CDT
W.E. O’Neil Construction Co.
1245 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
http://www.weoneil.com/
Develop a thought leadership understanding and a content marketing plan so you will never be scrambling or stumped for an effective theme for content.
Members Only Event
October 26, 2017
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W. Webster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
http://www.whirlyball.com/location-chicago/
Members, come re-live a childhood pastime of bumper cars in an adult, social setting.
SMPS Chicago October Program: Delivering A Winning Interview That Gets The Job
October 11, 2017
11:30 AM CDT to 1:15 PM CDT
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/
Join SMPS Chicago as Carol Sente teaches us how to deliver a winning interview that gets the job done.
Marketing Coordinator Bootcamp - Program 6
October 03, 2017
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Cushing & Company
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.cushingco.com
The Next Steps in Your Career. Attendee calendar item only.
Marketing Coordinator Bootcamp - Program 5
September 26, 2017
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Cushing & Company
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.cushingco.com
Wait...Your Want to PRINT That? Attendee calendar item only.
Marketing Coordinator Bootcamp - Program 4
September 19, 2017
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Cushing & Company
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.cushingco.com
Presentations. Attendee calendar item only.
SMPS Chicago September Program: Creativity Myth Busters
September 13, 2017
11:30 AM CDT to 1:15 PM CDT
Wildfire
159 W Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
http://wildfirerestaurant.com/chicago/
The Program Year is here, join us September 13 at Wildfire. Innovation is typically viewed as a magical event reserved for special people we call “creative" yet, innovation is a process, and creativity is a muscle.
Marketing Coordinator Bootcamp - Program 3
September 12, 2017
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Cushing & Company
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.cushingco.com
InDesign. Attendee calendar item only.
SMPS Chicago 2017 Annual Meeting
August 31, 2017
5:00 PM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT
Virginia Tile
345 North Wells Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.virginiatile.com
Please join SMPS Chicago as we recap the program year and find out what's ahead for the '17/'18 year. Meet the '17/'18 SMPS Chicago Board!
Marketing Coordinator Bootcamp - Program 2
August 29, 2017
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Cushing & Company
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.cushingco.com
Proposals 101. Attendee calendar item only.
Marketing Coordinator Bootcamp Series
August 22, 2017
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Cushing & Company
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.cushingco.com
Please join SMPS Chicago for a six-program series that will provide Marketing Coordinators with personal insights and tips from experienced industry professionals.
SOLD OUT Marketing Coordinators Connection August 2017 Edition
August 10, 2017
12:00 PM CDT to 1:30 PM CDT
One North Interactive
222 N LaSalle Dr, #1500
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.onenorth.com
Join us for the August 2017 edition of MCC: Is Your Firm Thinking About A Website Redesign?
Business Executives Exchange July 2017
July 27, 2017
8:30 AM CDT to 10:30 AM CDT
Knight E/A, Inc.
221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.knightea.com/
Get real world tips on managing merger/acquisition branding, marketing, and strategy.
SMPS Chicago Summer Event - Off to the Races
July 20, 2017
12:30 PM CDT to 5:30 PM CDT
Arlington Park
2200 W Euclid Ave.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
http://www.arlingtonpark.com/
SMPS is Off to the Races this summer and headed to the world-class Arlington Park racecourse for an exciting day full of sunshine and networking.
SOLD OUT Taking InDesign to the Next Level Workshop
June 22, 2017
9:00 AM CDT to 4:00 PM CDT
Bulley & Andrews
1755 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
http://www.bulley.com
Take Your InDesign Skills to the Next Level with this all-day workshop tailored to intermediate to advanced InDesign users. Registration open soon.
Dine and Shine: How to Help your Professional Staff Overcome Fears of Public Speaking
May 23, 2017
8:30 AM CDT to 10:30 AM CDT
Bulley & Andrews
1755 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
http://www.bulley.com
SMPS Chicago “Dine and Shine” Webinar (prerecorded) How to Help Your Professional Staff to Overcome Fears of Public Speaking
Member Appreciation Event 2017
May 16, 2017
5:00 PM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT
Pinstripes Chicago
435 E Illinois Street
Chicago, IL 60611
http://pinstripes.com/chicago-illinois/
SMPS Chicago wants to thank you for being a member. Join us on May 16th at Pinstripes for some bowling and bocce ball.
SMPS Chicago May Program - Influence: The Art and Science
May 10, 2017
11:30 AM CDT to 1:15 PM CDT
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/
Join us for a panel of power influencers from SMPS HQ Leaders to discuss the art and science of influence.
Business Executives Exchange April 2017
April 27, 2017
8:30 AM CDT to 10:30 AM CDT
PELLA CRAFTED LUXURY SHOWROOM
Merchandise Mart, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60654
http://PELLACRAFTEDLUXURY.COM
You have no doubt heard the expression, "a person is only as good as his or her reputation." The same applies to a business.
SMPS Chicago April Program: Transcending the Technology Hype Curve
April 12, 2017
11:30 AM CDT to 1:15 PM CDT
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/
This program will break down the latest technology trends impacting the AEC industry through case study examples of what’s working, and what’s not.
SOLD OUT Marketing Coordinators Connection March 2017 Edition
March 14, 2017
12:00 PM CDT to 1:30 PM CDT
W.E. O’Neil Construction Co.
1245 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
Join us for the March 2017 Edition of Marketing Coordinators Connection for the topic "Growing your Role: IT'S YOUR MOVE!"
SMPS Chicago March Program: Celebrating Women in AEC Career and Professional Development Panel
March 08, 2017
11:30 AM CST to 1:15 PM CST
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/
SMPS is highlighting seven talented and influential ladies of the Chicago AEC industry in a panel discussion.
...And They're Off! SMPS Chicago Spring Social
March 01, 2017
5:00 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Highline
169 West Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.highlinebarchicago.com
Join your SMPS Chicago colleagues for an evening of conversation, networking, and hor d'oeuvres as we mark the beginning of the SMPS Membership Derby! Bring a friend, coworker, or anyone else who would like to learn more about SMPS.
SMPS Chicago and CMAA February Program - Project Delivery Methods: Tips to Make the Best Proposal
February 08, 2017
11:30 AM CST to 1:15 PM CST
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/
Learn from the panel how delivery methods such as IPD impact the procurement process and what the client looks for in the proposal.
SMPS Chicago January 2017 Business Executives Exchange
January 12, 2017
8:30 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Walsh Construction
307 S. Sangamon Street
Chicago, IL 60607
http://www.walshgroup.com
Join us for the first BEE of 2017 - Soap, Crackers, and Pasta Sauce – Why Would Anyone Care?
SMPS Chicago January 2017 Program: Positioning Your Firm - Owner's Representatives React
January 11, 2017
11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/
As marketing and business development professionals, we often ask potential clients “what did/did not work?” for a winning or losing project opportunity, or wonder if our social media presence factors into their perception of our firms.
