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SMPS Announces the 2020–2021 Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Myers Deputy Chief Executive Officer 703.549.6117 x224 tina@smps.org SMPS Announces the 2020–2021 Board of Directors _________________________________________________________________________________ Alexandria, VA (August 31, 2020) – The Society

President’s Message: Looking Forward
“Look forward, not behind. Your best days are still out in front of you. Be focused and keep your dreams alive.” —Adedayo Olabamiji Last August, when I accepted the gavel

Using Data To Study and Market A/E/C Innovation
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic is set to change the way we engage with the built and living environments forever. Already, for example, while walking in public spaces,

Love From a Common Heart
Greetings again, y’all! About a month ago, my wife, Misty, and I were visiting Oklahoma City to see our grandson and my son and daughter-in-law. On Saturday morning, Misty and

SMPS Member Donald Butchko
In our member spotlight, Donald Butchko takes time out of his busy day to chat with SMPS. Donald, who works for Bowen as their marketing manager, shares the rewards

SMPS Advances: July 2020
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting. The eight-member board of directors

Rethinking Business Development
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. This pretty much applies to all the societal norms to which we’ve become accustomed, and certainly to business norms,

Seven Things Your Clients Want You To Know
In this changing COVID-19 world, clients want to know that you care about them and their businesses. And it’s worth assessing how they view you and your business. Checking in

Own It and Be a Change-Maker
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S. Lewis As I wrote in a previous column, there’s no

The SMPS Annual Membership Meeting
The SMPS Annual Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Monday, August 31, at 2 p.m. ET. SMPS President Melissa Lutz, FSMPS, CPSM, and our HQ team will present




