Past Events
Community Caring for Community: Call for volunteers to support Christmas in the City
Christmas in the City
38 Bromfield Street
Boston, MA
At Jake’s Toy Mania, Christmas in the City provides toys and other gifts for families in need. The SMPS Outreach Committee is organizing volunteers to sort donations so registered families can bring home some holiday cheer to their children.
Marketing/PR: Shaping Organizational Change with Client Feedback (Virtual)
On December 7, Richard Friedman will lead an interactive discussion about which client research tools to use and when, strategies for maximizing your hit rate, and how to apply the data gathered for maximum ROI and impactful organizational change.
CRM 101: Creating a Culture of Data Stewardship
Boston Society of Architecture
290 Congress Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02210
In this one-hour lunch seminar, this presentation will outline the importance of creating a culture of data stewardship and the six data roles that should be in place at every firm.
CPSM Study Group – Domain 3 Client & Business Development
Microsoft Teams
FMI Market Forecast
BSA Space
290 Congress Street, Suite 200 (Room: Pearl Street)
Boston, MA 02210
With the state of the current market, we will look at future forecasting with FMI’s Senior Consultant Julie Witecki.
Dress for Success Annual Sale
Dress for Success Boston
989 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
The SMPS Outreach Committee is organizing volunteers for the Dress for Success Annual Sale.
New and Prospective Member Orientation
Virtual Event
New to SMPS Boston or thinking about joining? Grab your coffee and join us for this virtual orientation for new and prospective members and learn how SMPS membership can boost your professional (and personal) growth!
CPSM Study Group – Domain 2 Marketing Planning
Microsoft Teams
BSA: Internal Communications for Authentic Change
Zoom
Hear from three panelists from the firms, ARC, Bergmeyer, Sasaki, whose firms have recently gone through big change. Find out what worked (and didn't!) for them and hear about lessons learned that can help make your next big roll-out a firm-wide hit.
Peer-to-Peer Coaching (P2PC) Event
Virtual
You are invited to our first P2PC event of the chapter year. Conversations will be centered around topics from the Back to Business event on October 6th, and on proposal strategies and managing proposals with internal teams.
Back to Business
Royal Sonesta
40 Edwin H Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02142
We’re getting BACK TO BUSINESS with COURAGE. Join us and keynote speaker Ryan Berman. Ryan’s methods for unlocking change inside organizations have been featured in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc and Forbes.
CPSM Study Group – Domain 1 Marketing Research
Microsoft Teams
Gardening to Give: A Community Harvest Event
Community Harvest Project
37 Wheeler Road
North Grafton, MA 01536
Join us to support the Community Harvest in Grafton by helping with daily farming chores! Your support will provide many community members with access to fruits and vegetables.
Marketing/PR: Marketing BD Strategy - What's Your Plan? (Hybrid)
Boston Society of Architecture
290 Congress Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02210
Panelists will be leading an interactive discussion about marketing/BD planning. Hear their insights about how they craft their marketing plans, the tools they use, and the triumphs and challenges they've experienced in doing this important work.
CPSM Study Group 2022/2023 Information Session
Microsoft Teams
Are you considering starting on the path to earning your CPSM designation? Join SMPS Boston for our CPSM study group kick-off and informational session.
Summer Social
ArtBar - Royal Sonesta Boston
40 Edwin H Land Blvd.
Cambridge, MA 02142
Summer Social is back! Join us rain or shine for some networking and sweeping skyline views. Drinks and apps are on us!
Save the Date for the Summer Jobsite Tour!
Northeastern EXP Jobsite Trailer
815 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02120
Join us while we tour the exciting Northeastern University EXP jobsite – hosted by Suffolk Construction!
BD Live
KI Space
250 Summer Street, Level B
Boston, MA 02210
Join us for our first in-person BD Live since early 2020. Meet your industry experts discussing the latest developments with their accompanied guests. This year’s BD Live Swap is not to be missed! Stay tuned for more.
POSTPONED - Peer-to-Peer Coaching (P2P) Event - Virtual
Zoom
This event has been postponed. Stay tuned for details on when it is rescheduled! Join us for the June gathering of SMPS Boston’s Peer 2 Peer Coaching Network as we dive deeper into topics discussed at the SMPS Northeast Regional Conference.
SMPS Boston 2022 Awards Gala
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
Join us on Wednesday, June 8th, for our 2022 SMPS Boston Awards Gala as we celebrate at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Register today for the biggest SMPS Boston event of the year!
Marketing Boot Camp
The UMass Club
1 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Join us for SMPS Boston’s annual marketing boot camp! This day-long workshop will teach entry- and mid-level marketers skills they can use in daily marketing practice and help build relationships with other A/E/C marketers.
BSA Marketing/PR Network: Communications Health Check
Zoom
During this interactive session led by Karen Robichaud, we’ll explore how to build or tune up your internal communications framework.
New Member Event & Cornhole Tournament
Notch Brewery & Taproom - Brighton
525 Western Ave (Charles River Speedway)
Brighton, MA 02135
The Cornhole Tournament is BACK at Notch Brewery & Taproom in Brighton on May 12th. New members (joined between 5/12/2021 and 5/12/2022) attend for FREE, as do prospective members accompanied by an existing member!
Feeding Boston! Volunteer Opportunity at the Great Boston Food Bank
Greater Boston Food Bank Warehouse
70 South Bay Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Join the SMPS Outreach Committee in volunteering at the Greater Boston Food on May 10, 2022. At this event we will help sort and package food to distribute to area families.
Lunchtime Presentation: Work Together, Win Together: Marketing and HR Alignment to Win the Talent War
The UMass Club
1 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
As the talent war continues to heat up and the “great resignation” sets in, marketing and HR teams need to work together more than ever before. Learn how to align the Marketing and HR for a positive impact on your firm’s brand, recruitment, culture, and b
New and Prospective Member Orientation – In-Person OR Virtual
AGC MA
888 Worcester Street #40
Wellesley, MA 02482
Are you new to SMPS Boston or thinking about joining? Join us for a fresh hybrid networking event for new and prospective members!
Let's Do Lunch!
Vanderweil Engineers
274 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Hungry for some networking after a long New England winter? Bring your appetite and your conversation starters for a lunch with SMPS Boston directors and fellow chapter members!
Virtual Book Club: Machiavelli for Women
Microsoft Teams
Join the PD Committee for our second Book Club meeting, focusing on Machiavelli for Women by Stacey Vanek Smith. Understand how women in the 21st century can utilize Renaissance politics to take control and power of their careers.
CPSM Information Session
Microsoft Teams
Are you ready to become a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)? Join the CPSM Committee for our virtual Information Session on Teams.
BSA: Marketing Research: Asking the Right Questions (So You Can Have All the Answers)
Zoom
Join the BSA’s Marketing/PR Network on March 23 for an interactive discussion about the value of original market research, how to execute a client feedback program, and how to use both to execute targeted, high-ROI thought leadership.
Peer-to-Peer Coaching (P2P) Event - Virtual
Zoom
Join us virtually for SMPS Boston’s Peer 2 Peer Coaching Network. Our March breakout topics will include developing a useful CRM, balancing long-term goals with short-term demands, and defining your market research goals.
BSA Email Blasts to Boost Business
Zoom
Join BSA’s Small Practices Network on March 17 to hear Bill Fleming, a local brand and business strategist, discuss how to create email blasts to boost your business.
Crafts, Conversations, & Camaraderie with the Outreach Committee
Zoom
SMPS Boston – Outreach Committee Open House | Get to know the committee volunteers, learn about what they do, and how to participate in meaningful community change all through an evening of arts & crafts.
Adobe InDesign Training
Zoom
Join SMPS Boston for this full-day InDesign training and take your skills to the next level. This training will focus on intermediate to advanced InDesign skills. Sign up soon, spots are limited!
BSA Marketing/PR Network: Marketing Doesn't Equal Business Development
How can marketing and business development strategically and effectively co-exist? Our panel of experts discuss the matter and share technologies that foster collaboration.
Virtual Book Club: Atlas of the Heart
Zoom
Join the PD Committee for our first Book Club meeting, where we will dive into Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart and how we can build meaningful relationships.
Re-imagine Success: Finding the Joy in Your Journey with CJ McClanahan
Zoom
Learn how to redefine success on your own terms with this session from CJ McClanahan.
Proposal Content - Overcoming Client "TLDR"
Virtual Meeting
Learn how to discuss how to craft proposals that allow clients to quickly get the information they need to make a decision.
Rescheduled! Adobe Illustrator Training
Zoom
Looking to elevate your creative talents with Adobe Illustrator, but not sure where to begin? Then this is the event for you! This full day Illustrator training session will help you master the basics and tackle some intermediate skills.
