Meeting/Event Information
Past Meetings
Community Workshop – Communication Masterclass: What They Wouldn't Teach You In School
December 14, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
Unlock the secrets of expert communicators in this dynamic masterclass at this FREE SMPS Seattle Community Workshop. Go beyond basic education with powerful verbal tactics, impactful writing skills, and persuasive visual strategies.
Fellows Forum Farewell – Thanks for the Memories!
November 30, 2023
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
MG2
1101 2nd Avenue Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98101
https://mg2.com/
Let's come together to reminisce, share stories, and honor the impact of the Fellows Forum program. It's a time to celebrate the lasting legacy they leave behind and to recognize their dedication to the success of the Seattle Chapter and our members.
SMPS Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group Kick-off
October 11, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom - Link included in registration confirmation email.
Have an interest in becoming a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)? All SMPS Pacific Region Chapters have joined forces to host a dynamic CPSM study program!
SMPS Seattle Luncheon | Amplify Your Impact with AI-Powered Storytelling
October 10, 2023
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Bellevue Library, Bellevue 1 Room
1111 110th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
https://kcls.org/locations/bellevue/
Join Miri Rodriguez for an engaging and innovative talk about how human creativity intertwines with AI capabilities to create efficiencies and build narratives that captivate, inform, and inspire.
Selling to Solving: Transform Your A/E/C Team’s Business Development Mindset - MORNING SESSION
September 27, 2023
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
DCI Engineers (2nd Floor Conference Room)
818 Stewart St.
Seattle, WA 98101
Selling to Solving is a three-hour workshop for A/E/C marketers and technical professionals. Participants will learn how to overcome the fear of business development, gain skills they can use immediately, and set realistic goals.
SMPS Seattle 2023/2024 Kick-off
September 20, 2023
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
JTM Construction
5900 Airport Way S, Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98108
https://jtmconstruction.com/
Join us for the official kick-off of SMPS Seattle’s 2023/24 calendar year! Meet the committee directors, learn about volunteer opportunities, get an overview of the exciting events to come, and more!
SMPS Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group Info Session
September 20, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom - Link included in registration confirmation email.
Join us for a study group information session. Attendees will learn more about the CPSM certification process.
SMPS Seattle Volunteer Appreciation Party
August 03, 2023
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Emerald City Pirates
860 Terry Ave.
Seattle, WA 98109
https://www.emeraldcitypirates.com/
Ahoy, SMPS Seattle Volunteers! Prepare to hoist your tankards high as we toast to YOU for your contributions this year! Don your sea legs and join us on an adventure aboard the Emerald City Pirate ship.
Northlake Commons Tour and Happy Hour
July 25, 2023
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Northlake Commons
3800 Latona Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
https://www.northlakecommonsseattle.com/
Join us for an insightful tour of Northlake Commons - Seattle’s largest mass timber, lab-ready office building, led by representatives from Swinerton, Weber Thompson, and DCI Engineers! Happy Hour to follow.
Cultivating Change: Empowering Through DEI Conversations Part 2
July 13, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
SMPS Seattle is deeply committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives into our strategic plan and programs. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and equitable environment, we can enhance our organization and positively im
Cultivating Change: Empowering Through DEI Conversations Part 1
July 11, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
SMPS Seattle is deeply committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives into our strategic plan and programs, and that's why we are taking the next step by organizing a series of focus groups. Our primary goal is to create a saf
SMPS Seattle Reign Awards 2023
June 21, 2023
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sunset Bay Lodge at the Ballard Elks
6411 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
https://www.sunsetbaylodgeballard.com
SMPS Seattle is pleased to invite you to the 2023 Reign Awards. Join us at this award winning annual awards event for an evening of networking, entertainment, and celebration!
BREAKING BARRIERS: Examining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
May 17, 2023
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
MG2 Architecture
1101 2nd Ave #100
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.mulvannyg2.com/en-us/
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) still pose challenges in companies, affecting recruitment, morale, and retention in the workplace. This session shows how to positively impact your company with strategies for creating a more inclusive work environm
Fellows Forum | A Brave New World - Experimenting with New Marketing Strategies and Tactics
May 11, 2023
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
PCS Structural Solutions
1011 Western Avenue, Suite 810
Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.pcs-structural.com/
Marketers/BDers can and should be experimenting with new marketing strategies and tactics. Join this Forum to hear from others and share your own innovative strategies you are implementing in this Brave New World.
SMPS Seattle Trivia Night XVIII
April 27, 2023
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hatback Bar & Grille
1201 1st Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98134
https://www.hatback.com/
Grab your team of four (or come solo and we will team you up!) and join us for the 18th SMPS Seattle Trivia Night, hosted by Jet City Trivia.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group | Kick-Off
April 19, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom - Link included in registration confirmation email.
The CPSM Study Group will provide members with a structured reading plan, concept understanding through presentation and discussion, learning through teaching, test-taking tips and tricks, and on-demand resources.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group | Info Session #2
April 12, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom - Link included in registration confirmation email.
The CPSM Study Group will provide members with a structured reading plan, concept understanding through presentation and discussion, learning through teaching, test-taking tips and tricks, and on-demand resources.
Powerful Public Speaking for Emerging and Established Professionals
April 11, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
Learn strategies to deliver powerful, memorable, and authentic public speaking. You will leave this workshop feeling more confident the next time you have to speak in public, which so many of us need.
How to Write a Winning Reign Awards submission
April 10, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
Join us four days before early Reign Awards submissions are due and get a crash course on how to write a winning submission! You already have all the info at your fingertips, now it’s time to get organized and tell your story!
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group | Info Session #1
April 05, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom - Link included in registration confirmation email.
The CPSM Study Group will provide members with a structured reading plan, concept understanding through presentation and discussion, learning through teaching, test-taking tips and tricks, and on-demand resources.
Building Business in a Design/Build World: How to Form the Perfect Partnership
March 07, 2023
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Seattle Central Library - Microsoft Auditorium
1000 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Clients are adopting Progressive Design Build and Design/Build contracts at an increasing pace. On March 7, 2023, DBIA NW and SMPS come together to address what it now means to conduct business development while navigating this delivery method.
Through the Client’s Eyes: A 5-Step Roadmap for Creating Persuasive Proposals
February 16, 2023
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Virtual - Airmeet link included in registration confirmation email.
Is your proposal persuasive? A.T.L.A.S., a simple and straightforward five-step system may help you answer this before you hit “send.” In this session, you'll learn how to articulate your unique value proposition and tailor proposals to each client.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group | All Domain Review
February 08, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual
SMPS Seattle has taken CPSM study sessions to the next level by collaborating with regional chapters to create the Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group! This study group is working to help SMPS members study leading up to the March 4th – 25th testing window.
SMPS Seattle 2023 MULTIPLY Kick-Off Event
January 26, 2023
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Säzän Group, Inc
600 Stewart St #1400
Seattle, WA 98101
https://sazan.com/
Ready to kick-off your career, or help someone else on their path in AEC Marketing and Business Development? Check out the SMPS Seattle Mentorship Program MULTIPLY. Applications are due January 12!
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group | Domain 6
January 25, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual
SMPS Seattle has taken CPSM study sessions to the next level by collaborating with regional chapters to create the Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group! This study group is working to help SMPS members study leading up to the March 4th – 25th testing window.
Engagement, Productivity and Results: Accountability for You and Your Team, While Keeping Morale High
January 17, 2023
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Washington Athletic Club
1325 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
SMPS Seattle welcomes back Author Elaina Noell to share some of her latest Inspiring Accountability tools, backed by research on neuroscience and human dynamics, that can work to reduce frustration and produce better results.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group | Domain 5
January 11, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual
SMPS Seattle has taken CPSM study sessions to the next level by collaborating with regional chapters to create the Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group! This study group is working to help SMPS members study leading up to the March 4th – 25th testing window.
