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Wednesday |
Marketing
Mixer Description: Join us as we kick-off another exciting year for the SMPS Research Triangle Chapter!! Come by to make new contacts, reconnect with old friends and meet the new board. The chapter will provide complimentary appetizers and we ask all attendees to purchase their own beverages.
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5pm - 7 pm
Contact:
Alma Kenner Registration: |
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Wednesday *note change of date
from regularly scheduled SMPS monthly programs |
LEED for Business
Developers and Marketers Description: We are kicking off the year with a presentation on the hottest topic in the industry - LEED. You may hear about it everywhere you go but how much do you really know about the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design process? Come find out everything a Business Developer and Marketer should know about the new LEED initiatives. 1 CEU credit.
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11:30am – 1:30pm |
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Tuesday |
Working
with an Architectural Photographer Description: Register through SMPS Nationals in to hear Raleigh photographer and SMPS Research Triangle member Jerry Blow discuss with clients and long-time SMPS Research Triangle members O’Brien/Atkins Associates on the benefits of using a professional architectural photographer. Travis Hicks, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, Senior Design Architect at O’Brien/Atkins Associates will join Jerry on the call. Time: 2pm - 3:30pm EDT
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Developing Your ‘Unique Value Proposition’
Description Speaker Speaker Bio
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
Members
Only Luncheon 11:45am – 1:00pmLocation Firebirds 4350 Lassiter At Nrth Hls #118 Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 788-8778 www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.comRegistration RSVP by October 10, 2009 Shan-te Johnson sljohnson@mactec.com 919.831.8002 *Each member is responsible for their own meal. |
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November Program – Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
Five Key
Tips To Using Social Media To Find New Customers Prospect without ever having to sell or apply pressure. Know how to turn a total stranger into a lucrative referral machine.Speaker Deidre Hughey The BUZZ Builder™, LLCSpeaker Bio Marketing consultant Deidre Hughey is founder and president of The BUZZ Builder™, LLC, a company focused on helping speakers and authors build a BUZZ using online strategies. Deidre teaches that by understanding who you are and being true to yourself, you will have the greatest impact in your business and skyrocket your sales. She offers free tips in her newsletter, The Bloggin’ BUZZ which is available at TheBUZZBuilder.com. Deidre is also the producer and host of Author BUZZ Radio. Deidre Hughey is a nationally recognized speaker, president of WBON-Cary, and a member of the committee for Morrisville Chamber’s KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women).Time 11:30am – 1:30pm Location Cardinal Club 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2800 Raleigh, NC 27601 919.834.8829Registration http://www.acteva.com/ttghits.cfm?EVA_ID=25351 |
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December Social - Tuesday, December 8, 2009 |
SMPS Rockin’ Holiday Social Description
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Clients Talk Back
Description
We all work hard to build successful relationships with clients, submit the best proposals and conduct interview presentations that have us high-fiving our teammates at the end. But are our Clients really seeing us through the crowd? Join us for our Clients Talk Back event to find out what clients look for when partnering with service firms.
The SMPS RTP Chapter is honored to have three distinguished Clients in a panel forum discuss this question and more. Scott Blevins with NC Department of Transportation, Michael Harwood with NC State University and Phillip Stout with Wake County will be our panelists, led by moderator Theresa Leahey with Affiliated Engineers. The involvement of each panelist in the selection process as well as in design and construction projects will provide insight helpful to any firm interested in better understanding their clients.
Moderator:
Theresa M. Leahey, Director of Business Development
Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
Panelists:
Scott D. Blevins, Manager, Professional Services Unit
NC Department of Transportation
Michael A. Harwood, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Centennial Campus Development Office
North Carolina State University
Phillip D. Stout, Director, Facilities Design & Construction
Wake County
Time:
11:30am – 2:00pm
Location:
Cardinal Club
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2800
Raleigh, NC 27601
919.834.8829
Description
The summer is in full swing, let’s continue to network!! The Research Triangle chapter of SMPS will have one additional Members Only Summer Luncheon. Please join us during our usual time (the second Tuesday of the month), July 13th @ 11:30 a.m. at the Capital City Chop House, 151 Airgate Drive, Morrisville – right off the interstate near the airport – convenient to Raleigh, Durham & RTP members!
If you’re already wondering what you want to eat at this fabulous restaurant, the lunch menu is available at http://www.chophousesofnc.com/pdf/ChopHouseLunchMenu.pdf
Please RSVP to Brigette Welton bwelton@vhb.com and contact her if you have any questions. Just a reminder, you are responsible for you own lunch at the luncheon. Thanks & hope to see you there!