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Past Meetings
Hampton Roads Holiday Happy Hour
December 20, 2021
4:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
New Realm Brewing
1209 Craft Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Venue website
Please join us for an in-person Happy Hour!
Paint Night Happy Hour
December 15, 2021
4:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Wine & Design
2707 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon beverage while learning to paint a festive image!
Virtual Roundtable: Intro to the A/E/C Industry for Marketers with Betsy Loeb, CPSM + Shawana Ford
December 09, 2021
12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Zoom
Whether you’re new to marketing altogether, or just new to the A/E/C industry, learning the language of design and construction can make your job easier.
Market Trends in Resilient and Sustainable Design
December 07, 2021
12:00 PM EST to 1:30 PM EST
Zoom
Join us for a virtual panel discussion as we hear from Skip Stiles, Executive Director, Wetlands Watch; Abby Johnson, Executive Director, VA PACE Authority; Denise Nelson, P.E., CFM, ENV SP, LEED AP Director of Resilience and Grants, Launch Consulting and
Virtual Roundtable: Website Design & Maintenance with Caitlin Bakan, Past President of SMPS Virginia
November 18, 2021
12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Zoom
Join us to ask questions and hear best practices on how to keep up in the continued evolution of the virtual marketing world
Joint ABC-VA & SMPS Virginia Lunch & Learn: Marketing 101 - Tips and Techniques for Marketing Your Firm
November 10, 2021
11:30 AM EST to 1:30 PM EST
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
5505 Robin Hood Road, Suite D
Norfolk, VA 23513
Venue website
As a firm leader, you need to maximize your resources. How do you find customers for your business? Do you stand out from your competition?
Take the Easy Road: How to Grow your Career and Become a Leader
October 19, 2021
12:00 PM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT
Zoom
Please join us for a virtual program as we hear from a panel of SMPS Fellows and how they made their mark within their firm!
Virtual Roundtable: SMPS Virginia 2021 Strategic Planning Goals with Valerie James, CPSM, President of SMPS Virginia
October 14, 2021
12:00 PM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT
Zoom
VA
SMPS Virginia has planned several new initiatives to continue growth of the Chapter, encourage membership volunteerism, and increase membership of small/diverse businesses.
Virtual Roundtable: CPSM FAQ with Jodie Day, CPSM Chair
September 23, 2021
12:00 PM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT
Zoom
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM). What does that mean? Is that something I need to do? Why should I pursue that? What’s involved?
SMPS Virginia 2021 Fall Kickoff
September 14, 2021
9:00 AM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
The Draftsman Charlottesville
1106 W. Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Venue website
Join SMPS Virginia for our Fall Kickoff Event!
Fall Kickoff Social
September 13, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
The Draftsman Charlottesville
1106 W. Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Venue website
Join us for the Fall Kickoff Social at The Draftsman and enjoy good food, great company and a beautiful venue.
Meet the Board Happy Hour
August 31, 2021
4:30 PM EDT to 6:30 PM EDT
River City Roll
939 Myers Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Venue website
Please join us for an in-person Happy Hour!
Happy Hour Celebrating 2021 Chapter Award Winners
July 21, 2021
4:00 PM EDT to 6:00 PM EDT
Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton
5203 Hatcher Street
Richmond, VA 23231
Venue website
Please join us in celebrating our SMPS VA award winners while networking with fellow industry professionals
Strategic Planning with Melanie Vracas
June 15, 2021
12:00 PM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT
Zoom
For too long marketing and business development have been considered an overhead burden. However, with a strategic plan in place, these services can be quite profitable. It is always critical to track the costs of pursuing and winning work.
InDesign Part II for Intermediate Users
May 26, 2021
12:00 PM EDT to 2:00 PM EDT
Zoom
You've graduated from the basics and are yearning for some new horizons. The course caters to capable InDesign users who are interested in boosting their efficiency and adding a little automation to their lives.
Golf 101: SMPS's Annual Golf Clinic
May 04, 2021
10:00 AM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT
Kiskiack Golf Club
8104 Club Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Venue website
Join us for a golf clinic designed to teach the amateur golfer what they need to know to survive on the course!
SMPS Virginia Happy Hour Virginia Beach Region
April 22, 2021
4:00 PM EDT to 6:00 PM EDT
New Realm Brewing
1209 Craft Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Venue website
Virginia Beach Region Happy Hour
SMPS Virginia Richmond Happy Hour
April 15, 2021
4:00 PM EDT to 6:00 PM EDT
Hardywood Brewery Richmond Location
2410 Ownby Lane
Richmond, VA 23220
Richmond Region Happy Hour
Part 1: InDesign for Beginners!
March 25, 2021
12:00 PM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT
Zoom
Brand new to InDesign? You’ve come to the right place. In this course, InDesign beginners will become comfortable enough with this powerful tool to be able to add and edit content.
SMPS Virginia Virtual Yoga
March 11, 2021
12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Zoom
Please join us for virtual yoga!
No One Cares About YOUR Qualifications
February 24, 2021
12:00 PM EST to 1:15 PM EST
Zoom
Join SMPS Virginia as Craig Galati, FAIA, FSMPS, CPSM schools us on what truly wins clients over beyond qualifications.
SMPS Virginia Happy Hour (Virtual)
February 11, 2021
5:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Zoom
Join us for a virtual networking happy hour!
Screen Presence for Virtual Interviews, Networking, and Business Development
January 20, 2021
12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Zoom
Dean Lincoln Hyers, founder and principal of SagePresence, brings a dynamic and engaging style to show you how to bring your best self to the virtual world and connect meaningfully with virtual audiences.
