Marketing for the Built and Natural Environment

For those involved in marketing for architecture, engineering and construction in the Kansas City area, SMPSKC offers valuable opportunities to network, learn and accelerate career development. Our chapter consistently strives to offer programs and events that both educate and inspire our members and guests. More...

CPSM Study Group Forming Now!February 28, 2010 Deadline

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) offers a credential that recognizes your achieved marketing expertise, the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM). The CPSM credential is a voluntary certification designed to elevate the professional standards in marketing and influence the future of this vital field. Furthermore, the CPSM designation serves as a mark of distinction for professional services marketers and business developers, raising their standing with their employers, peers, and the public.

Please contact Julie Koehn before February 28, 2010 to join the CPSM study group. You can contact Julie by email or telephone 913-261-0031.

SMPSKC Excellence Awards Entry Forms for 2010February 12, 2010 Deadline

The SMPS KC Excellence Awards are an opportunity to let you and your team and your company shine for work that you have sucessfully completed and want to showcase. There are eight entry categories that can be submitted on for the 2010 Excellence Awards. The categories are: Marketer of the Year; Advertising; Annual Report/Brochure; Corporate Identity; Newsletter; Website; Specific Project Marketing; Direct Mail. The winners will be showcased at the Awards Ceremony on March 11, 2010.

Below is more information on submitting for the 2010 Excellence Awards. Please submit your entry form and supporting documents to Amanda Whiteford by February 12, 2010.

Send entry to:
Amanda Whiteford
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
13910 W 96th Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66215

Click here to view the Entry Form.
Click here to view the Entry Guidelines.
Click here to view the Entry Categories.

February 11 Business to Business ExpoJoin us for the second Business to Business Expo

Please join SMPSKC at its second Business to Business Expo. This is a time to network with colleagues and see what the greater Kansas City area has to offer the AEC industry. Skyline will provide a talk on  tips and tricks to prepare for a tradeshow and getting more traffic. Door prizes will be drawn for those who stop and learn more about the Companies who have a booth.

Booths are available on a first come, first serve basis. Booth reservations include two lunches, a brief introduction of your firm, and options for table and power. The Expo will be held at the Brio Tuscan Grille located at 502 Nichols Drive at the Country Club Plaza. Show begins at 10:30 and ends at 1:30.

Check out the Programs & Events page to learn more! Click here to reserve your booth by 5:00 pm on February 8 and click here to register.

SMPSKC is now on Twitter!Follow us on Twitter to learn more about upcoming programs, website updates and other useful information.

Click here to follow SMPSKC!

Get More Involved with SMPSKC Look into joining a committee!

If you answered yes to the above question, then the first step is to join one of the following committees as a member. By joining a committee within SMPSKC you will have the chance to build your network and strengthen relationships with other members. Participating on the committee level will also be a springboard for you as opportunities will arise to take on various leadership roles throughout the organization both locally and nationally.

Programs Committee
Organizes industry specific special interest programs and events involving prominent industry leaders, public officials, media figures and programs surrounding potential project opportunities. Committee members can market their firms and help determine program topics for the entire organization. Program committee events might also include joint programs with allied organizations such as DBIA, KCCREW and AIA.

Membership Committee
Recruits new members in the Kansas City chapter. Researches current membership opportunities and investigates member retention. Plans events including, new member breakfasts and other miscellaneous networking events.

Sponsorship Committee
Oversees a comprehensive annual program that enables firms to gain exposure to the top decision makers throughout Kansas City. This committee is responsible for: marketing the chapter as the perfect venue for firms, corporations and vendors to spend their marketing dollars. It is a great way to build your network and maintain the financial viability of the chapter.

Education Committee
The goal of the Education Committee is to provide our membership with outstanding educational, professional, and personal development opportunities. The Education Committee offers a variety of events and formats that comply with the Six Domains of Marketing. Education topics focus on professional services for individuals and member firms. The committee provides certification training to become a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM).

Communications Committee
The Communications Committee serves as the liaison between the chapter and the local, regional and national press, and is comprised of the following:
Public Relations: An overall public relations program that promotes the Kansas City Chapter, the built and natural environment industry, and the profession of services marketing.
Newsletter: The SMPS Kansas City newsletter is electronically published multiple times throughout the year and is distributed to our entire membership as well as member prospects.
Website: The brand new Kansas City Chapter website was recently launched and has received a tremendous amount of feedback and enthusiasm. Updated monthly by a chapter webmaster, the website provides chapter news and information on programming and educational events. Firms can also advertise on the website through the chapter’s sponsorship program. Support in the development and maintenance of the website is welcome. For more information, visit www.smpskc.org.

Marketers on the Move Committee
The goal of the MotM Committee is to promote education and professional growth by providing a casual atmosphere and a wide range of activities to guide up-and-coming professionals on how to form a strong foundation in this industry while having a little fun along the way. The MotM Committee hosts six events throughout the year in various formats including happy hours and Q&A sessions with industry professionals. Committee members also have a chance to market their firms by hosting an event.

If you’d like to volunteer to become a part of a committee, please contact Adriana Morehead.

SMPSKC Debuts on Facebook Group Another option for members to connect!

SMPS KC has made the jump and is now part of the social networking craze - Facebook.  Our Facebook group is just one more way each and every one of our members can connect with each other.
 
To find our new group, please conduct a search for SMPS Kansas City Chapter. For any questions, please contact the group leader, Jaclyn Simons.