UPCOMING EVENTS

SMPS Indiana is committed to making our programs accessible— please let us know your needs in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.


Holiday Party

 

December 04, 2014

 

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

Sahm's Tavern

Members, bring a guest and celebrate the holidays with SMPS Indiana December 4th. Join us for a casual evening of networking and celebration. Appetizers and two drink tickets will be provided for each person.
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Multigenerational Communication

 

November 19, 2014

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

The Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center - O'Meara Room

For this program, Ellyn will lead an interactive workshop on the challenges of a multi-generational workforce and the differences in communication styles among generations.
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Webinars Workshop

 

November 12, 2014

 

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Gleaner's Food Bank

We are getting together to watch and discuss two webinars from SMPS Headquarters. Please join us to learn how to play the RFP game to win OR the 8 networking competencies that attract business and build careers OR BOTH!
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Networking Happy Hour

 

November 06, 2014

 

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

Tomlinson Tap Room - Mezzanine Level | City Market

Join us for hor d’oeuvres and drinks as we meet and mingle with our fellow SMPS Indiana members and guests
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Monumental Awards 2014

 

November 05, 2014

 

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

 

JW Marriott

Your invitation to our region's premier awards ceremony for places and spaces has arrived.
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Marketing FUNdaMENTALs - Budgeting for Business Acquisition

 

October 29, 2014

 

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Somerset CPAs

The best laid plans for gaining work and brand building have to be funded to move from ideas to reality. The budgeting process is the means to set parameters for both hard and soft costs, establish priorities through resource allocation, and create a road
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Healthcare Owner’s Panel

 

October 15, 2014

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Eskenazi 38th Street Clinic Community Room

The Healthcare Panel will bring together representatives from across the healthcare field to discuss short and long term trends in the design and construction of their facilities.
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Marketing FUNdaMENTALs - Build Business Debrief

 

September 24, 2014

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Eastern Engineering

Did you miss the SMPS Build Business conference this year? If so, some of our chapter members who were able to attend have volunteered to share highlights and some of what they learned at the conference.
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Speed Networking - POSTPONED

 

September 17, 2014

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Tavern On South

Similar to speed dating, speed networking participants have the opportunity to network with many other business professionals in a short period of time.
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The Pillars of Great Inbound Marketing - Bring Your Boss for Free Event

 

August 20, 2014

 

2:45 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Milano Inn (2nd floor)

Learn how marketing and business development can work together to create a powerful system that consistently gets qualified leads through your business development process.
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Health Care Innovation Workshop

 

July 22, 2014

 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

Indiana Wesleyan University Indianapolis (North) Education and Conference Center

Half-Day Workshop with LunchJuly 22, 2014 • Noon - 4 PMHosted at: Indiana Wesleyan University North3777 Priority Way South DriveIndianapolis, IN
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Inaugural Scholarship Bowling Tournament

 

July 16, 2014

 

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

Woodland Bowling Center

Please join us as a bowler or sponsor for the Inaugural SMPS IN Student Scholarship Bowling Tournament on July 16th!
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Annual Meeting

 

July 16, 2014

 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Woodland Bowling Center

Please join SMPS Indiana for the 2014 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will take place just before the Inaugural Scholarship Bowling Tournament. Join us for lunch and networking before the bowling fun begins!
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Marketing FUNdaMENTALs - CRM Systems Review Panel

 

July 09, 2014

 

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Somerset CPAs

Having trouble knowing which CRM system to use? Please join us as we weigh the pros and cons of some of the common A/E/C CRM options. A few of our fellow SMPS members will give you an overview of the CRM system they use and why they chose it, followed by
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New Members Party - All Members Welcome!

 

June 25, 2014

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Tow Yard Brewing Co.

All members are invited to join us as we celebrate our new SMPS- IN members with food, drinks, fun & networking!
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Higher Education Panel

 

June 18, 2014

 

2:45 PM to 5:00 PM

 

UIndy, Schwitzer 010
(free parking on-site)

Join SMPS Indiana’s panel discussion featuring representatives of private and public institutions as they talk about the challenges they face and some of the unique solutions they have come up with.
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Lunchtime Learning Lab - Proposal Blunders You Don’t Know You Are Making (But You Are)

 

May 14, 2014

 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Online Webinar

Clients are getting bombarded with more and more proposals from your competitors. When there can be only one winner, how do you set your firm apart? This session offers unique strategies to give your proposals—and your firm—the competitive edge. Based on
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Marketing FUNdaMENTALs - Indiana Fellows Forum – “Things I Wish I Had Known Years Ago”

 

May 07, 2014

 

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Somerset CPAs

From decades of experience in the AEC industry, the eight SMPS Fellows of Indiana will share wit and wisdom at our first ever Fellows Forum.
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Life Sciences Owner’s Panel

 

April 30, 2014

 

2:45 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Skyline Club

The Life Sciences industry is a big part of Indiana’s economy and expected to get even bigger. SMPS Indiana recognizes this and has assembled a Life Sciences Panel which includes Roche, Elanco, BioCrossroads and Indiana University. This is a must see even
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ThriveMap - Presented by CJ McClanahan

 

April 23, 2014

 

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Indiana Landmarks

After teaching thousands to set goals, we understand that the “goal setting” exercise typically ends with list of lofty and vague dreams that is rarely reviewed. If anyone is interested in true meaningful growth, they need a different approach.
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March Madness Prospective Member Event

 

March 20, 2014

 

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Tavern On South

SMPS Indiana is hosting a Prospective Members Party at Tavern on South in downtown Indianapolis. We need your help in making a slam dunk in our membership growth! Join us on March 20 for March Madness themed games and prizes! Members are encouraged to bri
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A/E/C Business Development – The Decade Ahead

 

March 19, 2014

 

2:45 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Skyline Club

This presentation will include an overview of the research and expert analysis of the findings published in the SMPS Foundation book, “A/E/C BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – The Decade Ahead.”
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Marketing FUNdaMENTALs - PR and Marketing in 2014

 

March 05, 2014

 

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Somerset CPAs

The last decade has brought a myriad of changes to the way we engage customers in both public relations and marketing efforts. Today's most successful companies are providing useful, informational content on websites, in blogs and social media. How do you
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Innovation through Conflict- Encouraging Team Engagement

 

February 19, 2014

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

ERMCO, Inc.

In this interactive session, Karen Valencic will explore the other side of conflict: innovative conflict. Karen blends her experience as an engineer and martial artist for a demonstration on how to encourage engagement on your team. Attendees will leave w
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Mentorship Program Speed Networking

 

February 04, 2014

 

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

The Ram Restaurant (Downtown)

SMPS Indiana will be kicking off its latest and greatest mentor-protégé program from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4 at the Ram Restaurant & Brewery in downtown Indianapolis.
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What's on TAP

 

January 22, 2014

 

12:30 PM to 5:30 PM

 

Indiana History Center

Join us Wednesday January 22nd for a half-day event of networking and learn what it takes to become “World Class Community” Do not miss the design contest and economic forecast for the coming year.
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Building an Effective Marketing Department

 

January 15, 2014

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Skyline Club

The A/E/C industry is in the business of building. For this program, National SMPS President Brad Thurman provides an overview of the SMPS Blueprints, a guide for building A/E/C marketing and business development departments.
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Marketing FUNdaMENTALs - Rock your Role

 

January 08, 2014

 

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Somerset CPAs

This interactive Marketing FUNdamentals will explore how marketers can get ahead while getting things done.
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