SOCIETY NEWS

SMPS Member Spolight: Marta Dabrowski
In our member spotlight, Marta Dabrowski, CPSM, sat down for a virtual chat with SMPS. Marta, who’s marketing manager for WSP USA, Inc., has been in the AEC industry for

SMPS Member Spotlight: Amber Burke
In our member spotlight, Amber Burke sat down for a virtual chat with SMPS HQ. Amber, who’s marketing manager for Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI), has been in the AEC industry

Looking Ahead: Our Strategic Plan for Strength and Resilience
Strategic planning sits at the center of every successful organization. In our firms, marketers and business developers are often the stewards of that process — facilitating conversations about growth, aligning

SMPS Southern Regional Conference 2026: Unify in Action
SRC 2026 was built around one focus: when marketing, business development, and firm leadership align, firms perform differently. Our vision was to bring them into one space, under one strategy,

SMPS Member Spotlight: Jess Gillette
In our member spotlight, Jess Gillette, CPSM, sat down for a virtual chat with SMPS. Jess, who’s communications and marketing director for Associated Builders & Contractors – Virginia, has been

From Insight to Action—and What’s Next for Emerging Trends
When the SMPS Foundation launched the Emerging Trends in AEC Marketing and Business Development research, the goal was clear: deliver insight that helps marketers and business developers better understand what’s

Celebrating Black History Month
Honoring Those Who’ve Paved the Way Some of the most powerful contributions to our world were made quietly, without headlines, recognition, or celebration. They exist in the systems we rely

Now and Next: January 2026
In the middle of January, the Society’s volunteer leaders and staff members met at SMPS HQ in Alexandria, VA, for its board of directors meeting. Here are a few highlights

Celebrating Achievements and Contributions
Anita L. Smith, who’s manager of advancement and recognition at SMPS, recently chatted with her HQ colleagues about several SMPS programs. During the conversation, Anita shared her thoughts (and enthusiasm!)

Culture Is Our Competitive Advantage
As I begin my term as president of SMPS, I’ve spent time reflecting on what truly makes this organization special. Not the programs alone. Not the conferences or certifications.




