Past Events

Social Media Best Practices & Getting Your Biggest ROI on Content

 

December 10, 2024

 

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Microsoft Teams

Join industry expert and B2B wizard Katie Cash of Smartegies to learn about social media best practices and how to get your biggest return-on-investment on your content. This discussion is Part 1 of the Let’s Be Social: Winter Webinar Series.

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BSA Marketing/PR Network: Public Relations – Leveraging Storytelling and Strategy

 

December 04, 2024

 

8:15 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Zoom

When you're a busy A/E/C marketer, PR can fall victim to the time crunch between winning the work and winning the award. Join our panel to learn about PR’s role in enhancing brand reputation, deepening client connections, and securing project visibility.

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New & Prospective Member Trivia

 

November 21, 2024

 

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

 

Finegold Alexander Architects
77 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114

Join us directly after the New & Prospective Member Orientation for some team-based trivia with your fellow A/E/C colleagues! New and familiar faces can share some friendly competition over light bites and beverages.

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New & Prospective Member Orientation

 

November 21, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

Finegold Alexander Architects
77 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114

New or looking to become an SMPS Boston member? Join us for an informational session on what SMPS Boston’s purpose is, what we offer, and how to capitalize on your membership.

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SMPS Boston Strategic Plan

 

November 06, 2024

 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Microsoft Teams

Don’t miss SMPS Boston’s Virtual townhall. Seize this opportunity to tell us about you and your SMPS experience, hear directly from your peers on how they’re navigating challenges and opportunities, and influence SMPS Boston’s offering going forward.

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CPSM Study Group Domain 2: Planning

 

October 23, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

 

Teams (Virtual)

The CPSM Study Group will be meeting to review Domain 2: Planning. If you are interested in joining this year’s study group or learning more about CPSM certification please reach out to Phil Learmonth, Director of CPSM Certification at [email protected]

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Community Harvest Project

 

October 15, 2024

 

8:45 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Community Harvest Project
115 Prospect Hill Road
Harvard, MA 01451

Join the SMPS Outreach Committee for a morning of volunteering at the Community Harvest Project Orchard – a 75-acre property that provides over 200,000 lbs of fruit annually to the hunger relief network.

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Senior Roundtable Series: Mergers, Acquisitions, & Marketing/BD

 

October 10, 2024

 

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

HLB Lighting Design
200 State St., Suite 325
Boston, MA 02109

Join fellow A/E/C marketing leaders for a guided discussion on mergers and acquisitions. Share your experiences and learn from peers about best practices and lessons learned in the M&A process.

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Canstruction Boston 2024: Building Icons to End Hunger

 

October 05, 2024

 

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

 

290 Congress Street

Boston, MA 02210

Canstruction is a design-build competition that brings the A/E/C community together to fight food insecurity. This year’s event in Massachusetts challenges teams to create incredible, edible structures out of canned food in the theme of Icons.

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FMI Market Forecast

 

October 03, 2024

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

KI Space
250 Summer Street, Level B
Boston, MA 02210

Gain insight on the current state of the market and look at future forecasting with FMI’s Senior Consultant Will Gruy.

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CPSM Study Group Domain 1: Research

 

October 02, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

 

HNTB/Virtual
31 St. James Ave, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02116

The CPSM Study Group will be meeting to review Domain 1: Research. If you are interested in joining this year’s study group or learning more about CPSM certification please reach out to Phil Learmonth, Director of CPSM Certification at [email protected]

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BSA Event: AEC Marketing - What’s New, What’s Next?

 

September 25, 2024

 

8:15 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual

As we approach the start of Q4 and plan for the year ahead, please join us for a discussion on what’s next in 2025. Our stellar panel will provide their insights for an interactive discussion of what’s new in AEC marketing.

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Proposal Swap

 

September 24, 2024

 

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Allsteel Showroom
200 State Street, 4th Floor, Suite 4A
Boston, MA 02109

Seize the opportunity to learn what makes a winning proposal from the decision-makers themselves. Join four prominent Boston Building Community members and your SMPS peers for a panel discussion, small group proposal review sessions, and networking!

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The Exchange Mentorship Program Kickoff

 

September 12, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

 

Buro Happold Engineering
11 Beacon St. #400
Boston, MA 02108

Excitement is brewing as we kickoff our second year of SMPS Boston’s Exchange Mentorship Program. After a successful inaugural year, we’ll be building and improving this year program through new subject focus areas guided by new and previous mentors.

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CPSM Study Group 2024/2025 Information Session

 

September 04, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

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. This session is open to all SMPS members looking to learn more about the CPSM certification.

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Summer Social

 

July 18, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

Lily’s Bar – Pizza – Patio
33 Batterymarch Street
Boston, MA 02110

Join us at Lily’s outdoor patio for our annual summer social! Enjoy some delicious food and drinks while catching up with fellow SMPS members. This event is free for members – don’t miss it!

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2024 SMPS Boston Best & Brightest Awards Gala

 

June 06, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

City Winery, Concert Venue
80 Beverly Street
Boston, MA 02114

Register for the 2024 SMPS Boston Best & Brightest Awards Gala! Join your fellow AEC marketing and business development industry members for a night of celebration. 

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BSA Event: "Can I Share...?" Mastering Social Media with Firmwide Training & Policies

 

May 29, 2024

 

8:15 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual

This session explores how to determine who should be the voice of your firm, how to create and disseminate a firmwide social media policy, and how to train employees to use social media to effectively promote a consistent brand image.

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CPSM/Fellows Only Social Event

 

May 21, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

 

TBA

CPSMs in the Boston Chapter are invited to this social event. More information and details will be coming directly from Tracey O’Connor, SMPS Boston Director of CPSM Certification.

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Peer-to-Peer Coaching (P2PC)

 

May 21, 2024

 

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Zoom

Join us for our next P2PC event where we’ll take a deep dive into all things interviews. Hear from your peers at SMPS how they’re navigating these areas and gain helpful insights that can be implemented in your firms! P2PC is a member-only event.

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Building & Managing Your Marketing Team

 

May 14, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

Sasaki
110 Chauncy Street Suite 200
Boston, MA 02111

Join the Professional Development Committee and our panel of well-established AEC marketing leaders as they discuss challenges, must haves for their HR toolkit, and best practices to build and manage a successful team.

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New and Prospective Member Orientation *Rescheduled*

 

May 02, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

Buro Happold
11 Beacon St, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02108

New to SMPS Boston or thinking about joining? Join us for this in-person orientation for new and prospective members and learn how SMPS membership can boost your professional (and personal) growth!

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SMPS NERC Conference

 

April 24, 2024

 

6:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

Westin Seaport Hotel
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

Join us April 24-26 for the SMPS NERC Conference at the Westin Seaport Hotel!

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Marketing Boot Camp

 

April 24, 2024

 

8:30 AM to 5:45 PM

 

Westin Seaport
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

SMPS Boston's Marketing Boot Camp returns bigger and better than ever on April 24th at the Westin Seaport from 8:30 AM - 5:45 PM. Pack in your learning with nine seminars across two professional tracks: Marketing and Business Development!

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Lights, Camera, Project Photography! How to Run a Successful Photo Shoot

 

April 10, 2024

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Zoom

It’s photo shoot time! But where do you start if you’ve never organized one? Join our panel of photoshoot veterans as they discuss the strategy, budgets, coordination, and tips for running successful a shoot.

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Greater Boston Food Bank Volunteering Event

 

April 03, 2024

 

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

The Greater Boston Food Bank
70 S Bay Ave
Boston, MA 02118

Join the SMPS Outreach Committee in volunteering at the Greater Boston Food Bank and contribute to the fight against food insecurity in MA that continues to be at an all- time high.

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Navigating the Ever-Changing Construction Industry: Discussion with Boston’s Women Leaders

 

March 07, 2024

 

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

 

The UMass Club
1 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion during Women in Construction Week. Gain insights from industry leaders on their career journey, work-life balance, and emerging roles. Limited space available. Lunch is included.

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Essential Items Drive to Benefit Rosie’s Place

 

March 06, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

 

Nitsch Engineering
2 Center Plaza Suite 430
Boston, MA 02108

From now through March 5th, the SMPS Outreach Committee and International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Women in Pharma (WIP) are joining forces again to support Rosie’s Place in the spirit of International Women’s Day on March 8th!

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SMPS Boston Marketing & Communications Awards: Tips & Tricks for a Winning Submission

 

March 06, 2024

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Virtual

Planning to submit an SMPS Boston Marketing & Communications Award? Make sure to join this virtual event to learn all the details submitters will need to know for this year’s awards!

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BSA Event: Beyond the Logo

 

February 28, 2024

 

8:15 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual

Tammy Dayton of Moth Design, Dave Demerjian of 43,000 Feet, and Goody Clancy’s Kate Murphy explore what makes a winning brand, how to determine if it’s time for your organization to rebrand, and how to set yourself up for a successful rebranding process.

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Peer-to-Peer Coaching (P2PC)

 

February 27, 2024

 

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Zoom

Join us for our next P2PC event where we’ll take a deep dive into interviews: Creating the Right Mock Panel and How to Conduct Internal and External Interview Debriefs. P2PC is a member-only event.

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Mix @ 6

 

January 30, 2024

 

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

 

Perkins & Will
225 Franklin St. Suite 700
Boston, MA 02110

Join us for a Mix @ 6 after Positioning Your Firm's Thought Leaders!

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Positioning Your Firm's Thought Leaders

 

January 30, 2024

 

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

Perkins & Will
225 Franklin St. Suite 700
Boston, MA 02110

Finding the right positioning opportunities for your firm’s thought leaders in an increasingly competitive market can seem daunting. Learn how to identify and facilitate public-facing opportunities that align with your firm’s strategic goals.

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BSA Event: Streamline Your Pursuit Process by Leveraging CRM

 

January 24, 2024

 

8:15 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual

Jeff Meadows, Director at Unanet, discusses databases and database management as they relate to BD, time management, and gathering crucial information when preparing a proposal or determining which clients to connect/re-connect with.

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SMPS Boston Holiday Party

 

January 17, 2024

 

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

City Winery, Haymarket Lounge
80 Beverly Street
Boston, MA 02114

Mark your calendars for the SMPS Boston Annual Holiday Party!

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