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The Society for Marketing Professional Services is the only national association that brings together business developers, marketers, owners, clients, and principals in the A|E|C industry. By becoming a member of our West Michigan chapter, you are not only joining a dynamic network of over 100 local contacts in the industry, but you are also gaining access to a powerful national network of more than 6,000 marketing and business development professionals from the architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout North America.
10 REASONS TO JOIN SMPS MICHIGAN MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Networking SMPS West Michigan offers tremendous networking opportunities for making local, regional, and national A/E/C business contacts. One of our members’ #1 praises is that we help make connections that fuel business growth
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Programs and Conferences SMPS chapters across the country, including the West Michigan Chapter, offer conferences and programs to explore how other A/E/C firms tackle the business challenges you and your colleagues face daily.
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Leadership Opportunities SMPS West Michigan offers opportunities to develop and practice your leadership skills. One great way to do this is by volunteering to serve on the board of directors, regional conference planning committees, and/or national task forces and committees.
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Career and Recruitment Resources Gain access to advanced tools through the SMPS Career Center.
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Publications Through our national office, SMPS West Michigan offers numerous publications about industry trends, best practices, and relevant issues impacting professional services marketing and business development. With membership, you receive a free copy of The Marketer.
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MySMPS.org Our award-winning online resource center, MySMPS, is designed to connect our members with other members, information, and opportunities 24/7/365.
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Certified Professional Services Marketer Program (CPSM) CPSM Certification, offered exclusively by SMPS, can help you build your personal brand as an expert in marketing and business development, increasing your credibility with employers, coworkers, and peers. The Michigan Chapter website now offers a local Job Bank to all members. Promote your firm’s marketing and business developer positions by posting to the Job Bank section of our website.
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National and Regional Contacts Contacts made through the powerful SMPS network to facilitate teaming opportunities, business referrals, and knowledge of A/E/C business practices, trends, and successes. Members also have free access to SMPS’s national membership directory.
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Professional Development Opportunities Increase access to opportunities to present programs, write articles and white papers, and conduct funded research.
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A Community for Emerging Leaders SMPS offers emerging leaders in your firm access to the greater A/E/C community by introducing them to community leaders and other industry professionals. The connections made through SMPS lead directly to business opportunities with clients and teaming partners.
HOW TO JOIN SMPS
SMPS invites you to join the growing number of individuals who recognize that marketing in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry is a dynamic and distinct profession.
To join SMPS, click here ato be directed to the SMPS National website, where you can apply. Join today, and let SMPS take you a step closer to sucess!
For more information, contact our Membership Chair.
