Nominations must be received by the nominations/elections committee on or before Friday, May 18. Self nominations are invited and encouraged!
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On Saturday, March 31 several SMPS DC members rose before dawn and ventured to picturesque Fort Dupont Park for a morning of exercise, networking, and camaraderie. Nestled among residential neighborhoods just east of the Anacostia River, Fort Dupont was one of 68 forts constructed to defend the capital during the Civil War. Today, it is ...
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Our awards programs recognize marketers from all sectors of the A/E/C community and at all levels of experience: The Ginny Solomon Golden Tuba Award Open to a Chapter member who has made a significant contribution to the marketing of professional services and whose accomplishments set the standards for excellence. Nominations for this prestigious award are ...
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Embrace this opportunity to showcase your marketing communications excellence!
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The Scenario For several years, the mentee has been the sole marketing professional at their firm. The mentee’s heavy workload now justifies hiring a new marketing coordinator to assist them. What are some of the challenges associated with taking on the role of supervising someone? How can the mentee effectively delegate responsibilities and teach the ...
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The Scenario With several years of experience under their belt, the mentee is interested in taking on more responsibilities. Annual performance reviews are coming up, so the mentee asks for suggestions on how to get the most out of this process. What is an appropriate way to solicit candid feedback during the review and discover ...
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On Monday, March 12th, 2012 the latest U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard revisions ruling will be effective allowing 8,350 additional professional services firms to obtain small business status, affecting numerous A/E/C Industry companies. The SMPS DC Chapter is dedicated to creating business opportunities and establishing relationships between small and large businesses alike. As ...
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The Scenario The mentee is relatively new to the industry. He is single, generally enjoys his work, and able to devote long hours, as needed, to meet deadlines. As he gains experience and increases involvement in outside organizations like SMPS, he occasionally worries about burnout as demands on his time increase. The mentor is more ...
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The Scenario After listening to a presentation at the SMPS Mid-Atlantic conference, the mentee is intrigued by the idea of karma marketing – getting involved in charitable, service-based initiatives that bring positive attention to the firm. They would like to spearhead an employee-driven commitment to community service with an outside organization, but are not sure ...
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We are well on our way into 2012 and the DC Chapter of SMPS is prepared to continue our Strive for Excellence! With the continued support of dedicated, hardworking chapter volunteers, we have the resources to provide top notch educational programs and networking opportunities to help you achieve your goals and get the most out ...
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