2012 DC Chapter Board of Directors Call for Nominations
April 10, 2012 No CommentsNominations must be received by the nominations/elections committee on or before Friday, May 18. Self nominations are invited and encouraged!
Read MoreNews You Can Use
Nominations now being accepted for Golden Tuba and Rising Star Awards
April 7, 2012 No CommentsOur 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 ...
Read MoreTurner Construction Company – Marketing and Proposal Production Intern (Paid)
April 2, 2012 No CommentsTurner Construction is looking for a vibrant marketing intern to join us in our DC office for the Summer of 2012 (dates are flexible). The position is full-time and paid! Want to learn about the A/E/C industry? Come join our marketing team and learn about the proposal process and the support functions of corporate marketing. ...
Read More
Now Accepting Entries for SMPS DC Chapter 2012 Marketing Communications Awards
March 25, 2012 No CommentsEmbrace this opportunity to showcase your marketing communications excellence!
Read More
Guru Guidance Tips: Transitioning to a Marketing Management Role
March 21, 2012 No CommentsThe 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 ...
Read More
Guru Guidance Tips: Annual Performance Reviews
March 14, 2012 1 CommentThe 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 ...
Read More
U.S. Small Business Administration Revises Size Standards
March 12, 2012 No CommentsOn 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 ...
Read MoreGeoConcepts Engineering, Inc. – Marketing Intern
March 8, 2012 No CommentsGeoConcepts Engineering, Inc., is a minority, woman-owned firm that provides professional geotechnical engineering, hydrogeologic, and environmental consulting services. GeoConcepts has a paid position available for a Marketing Intern in our Ashburn, Virginia office. The internship will cover the months of June, July and August. The Marketing Intern will support the business development and marketing efforts ...
Read More
Guru Guidance Tips: Maintaining a Positive Work/Life Balance
March 7, 2012 2 CommentsThe 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 ...
Read More
Guru Guidance Tips: Get Buy-In to Start a Community Outreach Initiative in Your Firm
February 29, 2012 3 CommentsThe 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 ...
Read More
