Special Discounted Membership in ULI Exclusively for SMPS Members

SMPS is working with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to offer our members a discounted membership with ULI for a limited time.  Special discounted rates (approx. 20-40% off the regular membership rates) are available only to SMPS members through September 30. 

The features of ULI membership include:

· Reduced member fees to attend ULI meetings, conferences, and workshops

· UrbanLandmagazine and supplements

· Annual forecast and trends research reports

· Reduced pricing on all publications

· Access to ULI’s online resources

· Opportunity to become involved with local district leader councils

Click here for the special ULI Membership Application for SMPS members.  This offer is only valid by completing the application process using this form by September 30. 

Don’t miss your chance to join ULI at a discounted rate. Act now!  This special offer ends September 30!

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View the latest issues of our new weekly member newsletter, SMPS Connections, by visiting the archives.

National Marketing Communications Award (MCA) Winners Announced

Congratulations to all 2008 recipients of the 31st Annual National Marketing Communications Awards (MCA)! Awards were announced at Build Business: Innovate to Elevate, the SMPS/PSMA National Conference.

The Best of Show Award for a Large Firm, bestowed by a jury of client and industry professionals, was awarded to the Reilly Communications & The Freelon Group, Boston, MA entry.  The jury bestowed the Best of Show Award for a Small Firm to Hoffmann Architects, Inc., Hamden, CT. The People's Choice Award winner, voted on by conference attendees, was RATIO Architects, Inc., Indianapolis, IN.

Click here for a list of first-place winners or visit www.smps.org/mca for a list of all awardees.

SMPS Announces New 2008-09 Workshop Schedule! Register Today!

• A/E/C Essentials
• Basics of Business Development
• Client Development for Today's Challenging A/E/C Marketplace
• Powerful, Persuasive Proposals

Call for Presentations: Build Business, the 2009 SMPS National Conference

Proposal Deadline: September 8, 2008
The Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a breakout session or workshop for "Build Business: Strategy. Risk. Reward," the SMPS National Conference, July 15-18, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV.  This intensive three-day conference is packed with approximately 30 powerful learning sessions, dynamic keynote speakers, and networking opportunities that encourage participants to make and renew valuable business contacts.

The committee is soliciting proposals on cutting-edge topics related to business development, marketing, leadership, and management that are vital to the success of firms and professionals in the design and building industry.

Please follow this link to access the Call for Papers, which includes full details on the conference's educational tracks, suggested session topics, and proposal submission process.

August 19 Webinar: The Marketing Toolkit for Professional Services Firms

Speaker: Jay Lipe, President, Emerge Marketing, LLC. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 2 pm ET. Register now!

September 4 Webinar: Using LinkedIn to Enhance Your Network and Brand 

Speaker: Jason Alba, CEO and creator of JibberJobber.com and author of "I'm on LinkedIn - Now What???" Thursday, September 4 at 11 am ET. Register now!