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SMPS INFORM | January 13 Print

President's Corner

New year, new goals and an ambitious mindset. If you’re like me, a new year feels like a new beginning; a time to reevaluate things and make improvements for the year ahead. Professionally and personally, I’m invested in creating the conditions for the best results yet. 

Did you know SMPS Indiana has a defined three-year strategic plan? The pillars of this strategic plan are: 

1.      Enhancing professional development

2.      Balancing networking opportunities

3.      Increasing geographic accessibility

4.      Leveraging national resources

5.      Establishing clear succession planning

Creating the conditions for success in realizing these goals is dependent on how you engage. Each goal was developed with you in mind, our members. So get plugged in, make this your SMPS and may the year you experience the best one yet!

Learn more about our Strategic Plan and the respective Champions here: https://smpsindiana.org/strategic-plan 

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Regional News

SAVE THE DATE: HRC 2026! 

September 30-October 2, 2026 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Interested in volunteering? Click here to learn more! 

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • National President’s Event | January 22 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | VisionLoft on Mass Ave
  • Hot Takes and Hot Coffee | January 29 | 8:00-10:00 am | Top Out Café at North Mass Boulder
  • Bowling Tournament | February 26 | 1:15-4:00 pm | Royal Pin Woodland
  • SAVE THE DATE: Event with speaker Gabe Lett, CPSM, FSMPS | March 12 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | RATION Design | More details to come; you won't want to miss this! 
  • March Marketing & BD Madness | March 26 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Light Source Downtown Studio

Additional Webinar Programs

·       SMPS Colorado: Behind the MEA Win | January 15 | 12:00-1:30 pm MT | Free

·       SMPS Greater Cincinnati: From Boring to Brilliant: PowerPoint for A/E/C | January 22 | 12:00-1:30 pm ET | $15

·       SMPS West Michigan: Watch Party! “Wake Me When It’s Over! Why So Many Presentations Suck and Yours Don’t Have To.” | January 22 | 9:00-11:30 am

·       SMPS Colorado: The Power of Internal Comms: Strategies for a Stronger Organization | January 28 | 2:00-3:00 pm MT | $20

·       SMPS Colorado: Anyone Can Cook: Lessons from Ratatouille for Business Development | February 19 | 12:00-1:00 pm MT | $50

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CPSM

Domain 2: Marketing Planning

Great marketing does not happen by accident. Domain 2 reminds us that thoughtful planning is what turns ideas into action and strategy into results. When goals, resources, and priorities are clearly aligned, marketing teams can work with confidence and purpose instead of reacting on the fly. Learn more about Domain 2 and how being a CPSM strengthens your marketing at smps.org/learning/cpsm.
We are excited that our Spring CPSM Study Group is already halfway through the program!  If you are testing and not part of the study group, reminder: the testing application deadline for the March 2026 window is January 28, 2026!
If you are interested in participating in a future study group, please let us know: https://forms.gle/e5Rk5RbYvi3rr2T36
If you have questions about becoming a CPSM reach out to Beth Etting at [email protected] for more information.

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Job Postings

·       Legat Architects | Business Development & Marketing Specialist

·       Crawford, Murphy & Tilly | Digital Marketing Specialist

ARE YOU HIRING? 

Are you in the process of growing your team and looking for dedicated professionals? Post your job opening on SMPS Indiana's website by contacting [email protected].

Please note, there is a $100 fee for non-member posts.

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Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our mission and initiatives and fostering growth and development opportunities within the local AEC community!

·       Interested in supporting SMPS Indiana through a 2026 Sponsorship Commitment? View our 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities Info or contact Amanda Kerns at [email protected].

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Marketing Memes

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