Past Meetings
Holiday Happy Hour Mix & Learn
December 17, 2020
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Join us for a festive cocktail class and networking happy hour!
Learn & Do Series | Part 1: Video Editing for Social Media
December 02, 2020
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Part 1: Video Editing for Social Media
Southeast Austin: Get Ready for a Growth Explosion
November 10, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Southeast Austin: Get Ready for a Growth Explosion
Lunch & Learn | AEC 101 "Mock Project"
November 03, 2020
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Lunch & Learn | AEC 101 "Mock Project"
BD Roundtable | The Seller-Doer Model: Finding Success (& Balance)
October 28, 2020
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
BD Roundtable | The Seller-Doer Model: Finding Success (& Balance)
SMPS Austin Halloween Blood Drive, sponsored by Miller IDS
October 27, 2020
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Miller IDS, Metric
10713 Metric Blvd
Austin, TX 78758
You're invited to our first blood drive benefitting We Are Blood!
Reinvent Your Marketing & Business Development with LinkedIn
October 15, 2020
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
In today’s changed marketplace, with all in-person meetings and events indefinitely on hold, mastering the “how” of using LinkedIn is essential for moving your firm’s marketing and business development forward.
October Virtual Luncheon - Developer 101: 44 East Ave.
October 13, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Join us October 13th as Brad Stein, Managing Director, and Paul Hardej, VP of Real Estate Development, of Intracorp Homes,virtually walk us thru their process and experience bringing their 49-story condo tower from just a dream to ground breaking.
Directors' Guild
October 01, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Year-long mastermind series for senior BD and marketing members
Virtual Project Tour - State of Texas Capitol Complex
September 30, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
With the magic of Zoom, as told by TFC and the design and construction teams, join SMPS Austin for a virtual look behind the fences of TFC's transformational Capitol Complex development just north of the Texas State Capitol.
Virtual Event - Meet the Board Happy Hour
September 22, 2020
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Meet the 2020-2021 SMPS Austin Board of Directors
Learn & Do: Working Remotely and Efficiently with Creative Cloud
September 17, 2020
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Lumenbrite Training - Learn & Do: Working Remotely and Efficiently with Creative Cloud
Virtual Event - Design Museum Everywhere: Design is Everywhere, So are We
September 15, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Learn about a new kind of museum - Design Museum Everywhere. Discover this innovative approach to public design inspiration, education, and impact from Design Museum Everywhere’s Executive Director and Vice President
Mentor-Protege Virtual Closing Reception
September 10, 2020
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Invitation Only
Virtual Event - How to be a Discovery Rainmaker
September 02, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Do you sometimes agonize over or simply struggle with the initiation and execution of effective phone calls with clients? This workshop is filled with interactive discussion and practical exercises that will give you all the best tools to be both more com
Virtual Event - Proposal Automation
August 19, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
In this special one-hour session, you’ll learn how to harness InDesign’s content automation features to save time and build a cohesive look for your collateral. Award-winning AEC marketer Julie Shaffer, CPSM, will be your workflow guru, teaching you the w
SMPS HOUSTON & AUSTIN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR | THE WRITE TRACK, BABY
August 12, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Joint meeting with SMPS Houston - registration is through their website
Join seasoned marketers Melanie Meeks and Allie Horne on a rock-and-roll themed journey to improve your proposal writing skills. Attendees will learn how to craft a compelling statement of interest, project descriptions, bios, resumes, firm profiles, and
Virtual Panel - Diversity & Inclusion: Beyond the Buzzwords
August 05, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Learn from top AEC leaders across the country why diversity matters, what firms can do, and how you can share actionable ideas to help your firm.
SMPS Virtual New Member Breakfast
July 30, 2020
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt
SMPS Austin Chapter invites you to join us for a virtual "breakfast" on July 30 to introduce you to the chapter and help you learn how to get the most out of your membership.
Virtual BD Roundtable - BD Metrics: Measuring What Matters
July 22, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Do you struggle knowing what to measure when it comes to your BD efforts? Show your firm that you are an MVP by identifying and tracking the stats that matter. Let's talk with BD leaders in our field about what they measure, how they manage expectation,
Virtual Annual Cheese Tasting, hosted by Antonelli's Cheese Shop
July 16, 2020
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Join us for a little Marketing & BrieD with Antonelli's Cheese Shop!
SMPS Houston & Austin | CPSM Virtual Study Program
July 07, 2020
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration is through SMPS Houston. Follow the link inside the event description to register.
School may be out for summer, but it’s the perfect time to study for your CPSM exam. Join us for an 8 week study course led by speakers from the Houston and Austin chapters. We will dive into each of the Domains of Practice and take mock exams to help y
Virtual Event - Marketing Beyond Proposals
June 24, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
So much of what we call “marketing” engages just a small, pale portion of marketing’s true power. By not embracing the whole of marketing, we disregard marketing’s evolution, cheat our businesses of its full value, and hamper the marketing team’s best ef
Virtual Event - Are Austin Restaurants an Endangered Species?
June 23, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
The COVID-19 pandemic forced ALL Texas restaurants to close for a period of time. A number of long-time Austin eateries were not able to reopen and have closed for good. Even before the pandemic, long-time Austin restaurants have been forced to close th
Virtual Event - Managing Remote Teams: Preserving Culture & Excellence
June 10, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
Working remotely hasn't been widely accepted in the AEC industry until it was the only option - thank you COVID-19. Our panel of Managers will share their insights on how to successfully preserve the company culture and team dynamics while ensuring the wo
Virtual Event: Austin ISD Design and Construction in Unprecedented Times
June 02, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom link included in registration receipt and registration confirmation screen
The Austin ISD 2017 Bond Program is an investment in the district’s facilities, teachers and staff, and students. Student success is the ultimate goal and the district’s driving force. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear from Austin ISD abo
Virtual Coffee and Conversation
May 28, 2020
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Virtual Meeting - instructions for logging in will be sent to registrants the day before.
Casual, virtual meet up to get to know fellow members, ask questions about SMPS and how you can become more involved.
Virtual Workshop - Creating Interactive Digital Proposals
May 27, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Virtual Meeting - instructions for logging in will be sent to registrants the day before.
Join us for a hands-on InDesign workshop with the Adobe pros at Lumenbrite that will cover how to create interactive PDFs with InDesign.
SMPS Austin Virtual Speed Networking Happy Hour
May 06, 2020
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - instructions for logging in will be sent to registrants the day before.
Save the date for our first Virtual Speed Networking event!
Virtual Workshop - Digital Differentiation: Tips & Tricks for Submitting Electronic Proposals
April 29, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - instructions for logging in will be sent to registrants the day before.
Many public agencies are converting their RFQ processes into digital submissions. Learn tips and tricks for differentiating your response in a digital format.
Virtual Coffee and Conversation
April 16, 2020
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Virtual Meeting - instructions for logging in will be sent to registrants the day before.
Casual, virtual meet up to get to know fellow members, ask questions about SMPS and how you can become more involved, swap war (I mean work) stories, etc.
Virtual Roundtable: Keep Calm and Carry On
April 08, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - instructions for logging in will be sent to registrants the day before.
Times may be crazy right now but you don’t have to feel that way. Join us for a panel discussion on ways to help your firm, tips on how to communicate with your leadership, and ways to position yourself so you maintain your role as a valuable member of y
March Luncheon: Pflugerville - Developing Pfast
March 03, 2020
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
University of Texas Club - President's Room
2108 E. Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Recently ranked the 3rd fastest growing city in America the City of Pflugerville appears ready to explode with development.
Fifth Annual Black + White Bash
February 27, 2020
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
7co
1501 E 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and awards!
February Happy Hour + Black + White Bash Wristband Pick Up Happy Hour
February 13, 2020
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Takoba
1411 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78702
Swing by to pick up your wristbands and have a drink!
Coffee and Conversation
February 13, 2020
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Halcyon Coffee Bar + Lounge
1905 Aldrich St. #110
Austin, TX 78723
Join your SMPS peers for coffee and conversation!
BD Roundtable: Winter Is Coming - Lessons Learned from the Last Downturn
February 05, 2020
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio Six5
811 Barton Springs, Suite 800
Austin, TX 78704
Let's discuss lessons from our last downturn!
Lunch and Learn: Business Lunch Etiquette
January 29, 2020
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Aldrich 51
2604 Aldrich St
Austin, TX 78723
Come learn luncheon etiquette!
January Luncheon: Hotels of Tomorrow
January 28, 2020
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
University of Texas Club - President's Room
2108 E. Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Hear from hospitality experts as they discuss non-traditional, technology-focused hotel developments.
Coordinators' Club Special Edition: Ask a Mentor
January 16, 2020
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
JE Dunn offices
1601 S Mopac Expressway, Barton Skyway 2, Suite 450
Austin, TX 78746
This is your chance to ask our chapter's most active mentors and senior leaders the questions on your mind.
