Marketing Specialist full-time position with Beam, Longest and Neff, L.L.C. available. 1-5 years of experience, or equivalent, of marketing/proposal writing/journalism/communications/funding experience. Ability to read RFPs or contracts and find answers, flexibility in work schedule, eagerness to learn industry knowledge, and successfully complete tasks with little direction. Strengths with technical or creative writing, ability to multi-task on short and/or long term projects. Funding experience, Adobe experience and SMPS membership a plus.

If interested, please contact Bruce Breeden at bbreeden@b-l-n.com or call 317-849-5832.

The 35th Annual Monumental Affair team is looking for SMPS members who are interested in participating on the event committees.  A Monumental Affair recognizes significant achievements in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, construction, public art, development and more.

SMPS has played a vital part in assisting Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to put on this fantastic event every year.  We are excited to announce that KIB has handed the reigns over to the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce to host the event, starting in 2012.  With a whole new team of organizers, it is vital that SMPS help support our new partners to make this event successful.  This year's event will be held on November 15.

If you are interested in participating on this energetic and fun team, please contact Karen Loftus - kloftus@loftusengineering.com.  We would like to have both experienced and new members get involved to enable us to bring the Chamber up to speed, while bringing in new blood to carry this event forward for years to come.  In particular, we need people interested in assisting with sponsorship, awards, event planning and PR/marketing.  You will have the opportunity to work with your fellow professionals, as well as get to know some of the fantastic folks serving our business community at the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.

COH Event Details:

Celebrate the faces and voices of recovery at the Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner on May 8^th at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Honorary chairman of this year’s event is Brad Stevens, Butler Head Basketball Coach. The keynote speaker is former NBA player, Chris Herren, who will share his story of addiction and recovery. Helene Cross, retiring President and CEO of Fairbanks, will be honored with the prestigious Richard M. Fairbanks Circle of Hope Award for her many contributions to Fairbanks. Proceeds support the programs and services at Fairbanks and Hope Academy.

Website: www.fairbankscd.org/coh

Phone: 317.572.9384

Email: straylor@fairbankscd.org

COH Bullet Point Details:

The Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner raises awareness about alcohol and drug addiction while honoring individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions related to research, education or treatment by awarding the Richard M. Fairbanks Circle of Hope Award. Proceeds support the programs and services at Fairbanks and Hope Academy.

• May 8, 2012 (reception at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.)
• Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
• Honorary Chairman: Brad Stevens, Butler Head Basketball Coach
• Keynote Speaker: Chris Herren, former NBA Player and founder of Hoop Dreams
• Richard M. Fairbanks Circle of Hope Award Recipient: Helene Cross, Retiring President and CEO of Fairbanks
• Purchase tickets or sponsor the event at www.fairbankscd.org/coh
• More info: email: straylor@fairbankscd.org  phone: 317.572.9384

University Facilities and Architectural Professionals from around the
region will share their insights into the higher education market, its
trends, the A/E/C selection process, and potential upcoming work. What
are the problems they are facing and how the A/E/C industry can offer
solutions.

In this highly interactive session, clients from the education industry
will answer these and other critical questions. You will gain insight
into their challenges and how to capitalize on meeting those needs now,
and moving forward. Come prepared with your own questions for these
higher education representatives!

Stay tuned, University Facilities and Architectural Speakers will be
announced next week.

This client panel discussion will be moderated by Paula Ryan, FSMPS,
CPSM - Marketing Director, Braun & Steidl Architects during lunch on
Thursday April 27th of the Heartland Regional Conference.

http://www.smps-heartland.org/

The 2012 Heartland Regional Conference will take place April 25-27 at the Marriott in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Early bird registration ends on Feb. 29 ($295 for members; $395 for non-members), so visit the website to sign up soon, and let’s get a rockin’ turnout of Indiana members!

Background and benefits

The SMPS Northeast Ohio chapter is hosting this year’s conference, along with support from the other chapters in the Heartland Region: Wisconsin, Indiana, Columbus, Greater Cincinnati, Michigan, Kentucky, Pittsburgh and Chicago. Conference co-chairs are Brett Neff and Patrick Robbins.

Our regional conference, which took place first in Cincinnati in 2008 and then in Indianapolis in 2010—has a history of national caliber programming to help attendees improve their skills and knowledge. Another major benefit of attending HRC is the networking and relationship building aspect. Attendees often come from firms that might team up for pursuits or serve as advocates for one another on a regional level.

Keynoters taking the mic

Author and industry analyst Jack Plunkett will open the conference Wednesday evening, and attendees will receive a copy of his book, the Next Boom. Best-selling author and personal coach Brent Darnell is the closing keynote for the conference on Friday morning, covering the topic of “Emotional Intelligence.” Thursday’s lunch will feature a keynote panel.

Breakout session topics strike major chords

In honor of Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this year’s conference has a music theme that will add some fun to the conference. Breakout sessions include Business Development (Hip Hop); Marketing (Rhythm & Blues) and Management (Hard Rock). The 12 sessions will cover a range of topics, including interview preparation, career development, effective business development, finance for marketers, reputation management, branding, leadership and more.

As national chapter delegate, I’m honored to be speaking at HRC and excited to be part of this year’s conference. In addition, national board members Frank Lippert, FSMPS, CPSM (president) and Paula Ryan, FSMPS, CPSM will be presenting breakout sessions at HRC, and SMPS CEO Ron Worth, CAE, FSMPS, CPSM, will also be there!

Stay tuned

More details—including information about the Thursday night social—will be released in the coming weeks and months. Visit Heartland Regional Conference website and follow @smpshrc on Twitter for updates.

I hope to see you there!