SMPS Research Triangle

REMINDER: 🚩Register for our Spring Site Tour! Join us for the 2025 Spring Site Tour at Terrible Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant! 🌿🚰 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the treatment process and learn how we keep our water clean. 📅 Date: March 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: 5812 Hilltop Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehzMVSCH Don’t miss this opportunity! #TerribleCreekTour #WaterWorks #SustainabilityInAction#SMPS#AEC

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Join us for the 2025 Spring Site Tour at Terrible Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant! 🌿🚰 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the treatment process and learn how we keep our water clean. 📅 Date: March 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: 5812 Hilltop Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehzMVSCH Don’t miss this opportunity! #TerribleCreekTour #WaterWorks #SustainabilityInAction#SMPS#AEC

🚀 What an incredible kick-off! 🚀 Last week, we hosted our inaugural Accelerate A/E/C half-day conference. From thought-provoking keynotes to panels to engaging sessions, book signings, networking, and more, it was a day full of collaboration and excitement. The A/E/C industry came together to share insights, forge new connections, and explore trends that are shaping the future of the industry. Huge thanks to everyone who attended, spoke, and those who made this event a success! Chad D. Sary, AICP Frank Mundy Lee Anne Nance Ida Cheinman Tim Asimos Valerie Bono Betsy Bailey CAE Jen McGovern, CPSM Jennifer Layman Albert Alwang

This week marked the official kickoff of our 2025 Mentorship Program, bringing together mentors and mentees for a chance to connect, network, and set the stage for success. A huge thank you to Meg Odom, CPSM for leading this amazing group at Dewberry! We are looking forward to all the growth, learning, and shared experiences this year will bring!

Wow. I could not have asked for a better inaugural Accelerate A/E/C. Thank you to my committee -- Rebecca Riina, Courtney Collins, MBA, Nicoleta Stavarache, Katie Davidson, Trang Vu, Daniel Warlick, McKenzie Bowling, & Ashley (Simms) Williams -- for your support and dedication in this experimental first year. Thank you to our our sponsors -- Threaded Marketing Group, Barringer Construction, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Bobbitt, Joist AI, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, O'Brien Atkins, and ARC Document Solutions -- for believing in the vision. And, thank you to our speakers -- Jennifer Layman, Tim Asimos, Chad D. Sary, AICP, Jen McGovern, CPSM, Frank Mundy, Ida Cheinman, Valerie Bono, Betsy Bailey CAE, Albert Alwang, & Lee Anne Nance -- for sharing your time and expertise with our audience. Here's to this being the first of many! SMPS Research Triangle

In today’s fast-paced business world, conferences present a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow. But how can you make the most of these events to boost your business development efforts and build valuable relationships?⁠ Join SMPS RTP at Accelerate A/E/C for “Mastering Conference Networking: Strategies for Business Development and Maximizing Your Presence.” This session to learn proven tips and strategies to elevate your presence at conferences and turn casual encounters into meaningful business opportunities. Chad D. Sary, AICP, Business Developer & Senior Associate at KCI will provide the audience with key takeaways:⁠ ⁠ ✅ How to effectively prepare for a conference to make the most of your time.⁠ ✅ Networking tactics that go beyond collecting business cards.⁠ ✅ Techniques to build genuine, lasting connections with potential clients, partners, and industry leaders.⁠ ✅ Practical advice for following up and nurturing post-conference relationships.⁠ ✅ Leveraging conferences as a platform for brand visibility and business growth.⁠ ⁠ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CBwSLS

Just like in the Super Bowl, a well-crafted game plan can be the difference between winning and losing. 🏈 Join SMPS RTP at Accelerate A/E/C for “Touchdown! Your Game Plan for Capture Planning.” This session will provide an in-depth look at the essentials of capture planning and how it can significantly enhance your proposal success rates. Presented by VHB’s Jen McGovern, CPSM, Mid-Atlantic Regional Capture Manager and Frank Mundy, Mid-Atlantic Geomatics Director, they will walk you through the critical steps involved in capture planning, including identifying opportunities, understanding client needs, and developing competitive strategies. Join us to gain practical insights and tools to refine your capture planning process and elevate your firm's competitive edge. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CBwSLS

🔥 AI is transforming the AEC industry - from marketing proposals to technical reports, it is shaping our industry. But how do you separate substance from hype and approach AI in a practical way? 🔥 Join @SMPS RTP at Accelerate AEC and learn how to be thoughtful and strategic about how we use AI technology to achieve business goals while maximizing our time and resources. The session will explore top macro influences in AEC marketing and how firms can incorporate new technologies, including conversational marketing, chatbots, personalization and Generative AI to get ahead. It will provide practical, actionable insights and a new toolkit (and ammunition) you can take back to your firm. Presented by Ida Cheinman, Principal & Creative Director at Substance151, Benefit LLC and brand strategist and marketer with 25+ years of experience. Register now and learn how to understand emerging trends, how to use innovative digital tactics, and see how AI can transform your daily marketing processes and tasks! Register now via the link below: https://lnkd.in/djJW_Gh #AECMarketing #MarketingStrategy #Innovation #WorkplaceWellness #MarketingLeadership

Our Past Presidents Forum enjoyed lunch together last week connecting and sharing ideas. We appreciate all of our past presidents for their contributions that strengthen our chapter! Melissa Richards, CPSM Stephanie Jude Kimberly Fowler, CPSM Kelley Simons Danielle Davis