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Behind the “A Better KCI” Campaign – A Panel Discussion
REGISTER NOW Join SMPS-Kansas City on January 18th as we hear from a panel of experts which will share their insights and lessons learned regarding the comprehensive “A Better KCI” marketing campaign. Confirmed panelists: Tim Cowden – President & CEO, KCADC Sheila Tracy – President, Northland Chamber of Commerce Steve Vockrodt -- Reporter, The Kansas City Star Moderator: Laura Wagner – Owner of Wagner PR Tim Cowden leads the strategic direction and vision for the Kansas City Area…
Find out more »SMPS-KC Wine Down
REGISTER TODAY! Mark your calendar and plan to celebrate the end of the year with SMPS-Kansas City! Please join us for a night of networking and fun during our Holiday Happy Hour. Tannin Wine Bar 1526 Walnut Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Tannin sommeliers have hand-selected a variety of seasonal wines, artisan cheeses and charcuterie boards for us to enjoy! Many thanks to our event sponsors!
Find out more »Half-day Workshop: Marketing Plans that Begin with the End in Mind
Getting from “Here” to “There”: Marketing Plans that Begin with the End in Mind REGISTER HERE Not having a direction, not having a goal, not knowing where you are going, it’s all the same. You go nowhere. You can never get “there,” can never arrive anywhere, because you don’t really have a destination. Without direction, without a destination, without a goal, how do you pick a direction, choose a road, or plot a course to get “there”? As leaders and…
Find out more »CPSM Bootcamp Introductory Session
SMPS Kansas City will be offering a bootcamp series for members who are interested in learning about the six SMPS Domains of Practice and taking the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) exam. Current CPSM-accredited instructors will provide an in-depth look at Domains 1-6, which cover marketing research, marketing planning, client and business development, proposals, promotional activity, and management. The 8 week CPSM Bootcamp will begin in January 2018 and is free to SMPSKC members. Attend the Introductory Session to learn…
Find out more »Why KC?
REGISTER HERE What’s ahead for KC? Join us October 19th to hear from Chris Gutierrez, President of Kansas City Smartport, who will give us a “behind the deals” look at why Kansas City has become a hot spot for big freight development and what we can expect next. Chris will share his insights on why our KC region is enjoying an unprecedented wave of innovation, growth and opportunity; the impact this growth is having on KC; and how we, as AEC…
Find out more »2017 Job Site Tour & Happy Hour
Come get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of one of Kansas City’s newest luxury apartment developments -- Two Light Luxury Apartments! Tuesday, September 19 Job Site Tour: 4-5 pm Happy Hour: 5-6 pm Please meet on the sidewalk outside Rally House (14th and Grand Blvd) to begin the tour! Please arrive a few minutes before 4pm to collect PPE and join the tour. This is an active job site, therefore late comers will not be admitted. Required attire for job site…
Find out more »Finding Your Strategic Planning Angle
Register here: https://smpskc.ticketleap.com/finding-your-strategic-planning-angle/ Developed as a 75 minute session with workbook Domain 1 Marketing Research, Domain 2 Marketing Planning Strategic planning is the blueprint for the future of your firm - defining the direction and making decisions for the allocation of resources in order to pursue a particular course of action or multiple angles. This interactive, hands-on session provides attendees with tools to guide a successful strategic planning initiative—addressing the roles of research, internal collaboration, and implementation—that set direction, feed growth, and provides flexibility to address market distractions. About the speaker -…
Find out more »Business Development for the A/E/C Industries
During this interactive, day-long workshop you will gain the special skills, techniques, and tools necessary to develop and maintain a successful business development program for your professional services firm. Business Development for the A/E/C Industries is ideal for professionals who are: new to business development looking for formal BD training working in a technical profession and responsible for BD and client development transitioning from marketing to BD training technical staff to develop business Agenda here: https://www.smps.org/bdforaecagenda/ Register here: https://cart.smps.org/4DCGI/events/Register.html?Action=Register&ConfID_W=564
Find out more »Workshop: How to Win the Interview! & Networking Happy Hour
To Register: https://smpskc.ticketleap.com/how-to-win-the-interview/ Check-In/Register: 1:30pm Workshop: 2:00 – 4:30pm Social Networking Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30pm HOW TO WIN THE INTERVIEW! Congratulations, you firm is short-listed… BUT how do you help your team build a winning presentation that stands out from the rest? We’ve all heard a client say, “we felt more comfortable with the winning team?” During this workshop, you will learn firsthand what clients look for and want to hear from your firms during an interview and how to…
Find out more »2017 MCA Awards Event
Be sure to enter the Marketing Communications Awards today!
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