The Society for Marketing Professional Services is a not-for-profit organization established to promote research and education that advances the body of knowledge in the field of professional services marketing and develops a greater understanding of the role and value of marketing in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry. Within this site visitors will find a wealth of information about SMPS and the Chicago Chapter as well as various member resources including a calendar of events, which features the details about upcoming educational programs and networking events along with on-line registration capabilities; the job bank, which lists current career opportunities for qualified A/E/C professionals; a menu of sponsorship opportunities for firms who wish to sponsor educational programs and networking events that support the Chicago Chapter; and a searchable membership directory of current Chicago Chapter SMPS members and a marketplace of architects, engineers, designers, contractors and planners.
For information about joining SMPS, please visit the SMPS National.
Upcoming SMPS Events
Cultivating engaging presentation skills is one of the best ways to differentiate yourself from your competition and connect with clients and colleagues. Learn to do this by taking advantage of one of 2010’s most valuable programs – a ½ day presentation skills workshop featuring Graceworks, Inc. Bring your colleagues to this event and save!
SMPS, at the HUB of the industry: Join us on Feb 3rd from 5 - 7PM at HUB 51 for the Membership Drive! Free for prospective members AND if you sign-up in Feb, receive a $50 stipend towards dues! Current members must bring a prospective member. Register here!
Enhance your BD skills to win more work for your firm! You're invited to "The Basics of Business Development," an interactive, day-long workshop coming to Chicago on March 2. It teaches the special skills, techniques, and tools necessary to develop and maintain a successful business development program and build your firm’s business in today’s challenging economic climate. Register by January 31 and save $50*! more information on this SMPS National Program coming to Chicago here