In today's hyper competitive environment, companies must continually re-assess their proposal strategies in order to win work. The question of "How can we earn a few more evaluation points?" should always be at the forefront of the marketing professional's mind. With a better understanding of how Clients are seeking to minimize their risks and costs, […]
In conjunction with AIA Wichita, SMPS Wichita is hosting a History of Wichita Architecture Panel over lunch on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 during Wichita Design Week! The event will be held at Wichita’s new downtown Advanced Learning Library from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Lunch begins at 11:15 a.m.) Please join us to hear from […]
Learn the importance of company culture in recruitment and retention practices and how to make positive changes through branding and internal marketing campaigns. What are some successful employee engagement techniques that have developed employees into companies’ best recruiting instruments? Whether your recruitment focus is baby boomers, millennials or somewhere in between, you’ll learn how to […]
Join SMPS Wichita for breakfast, networking and a webinar sunny side up. FREE for members, only $20 for non-members. Blogging is the cornerstone of content marketing and should play a central role in your A/E/C firm’s online marketing and thought leadership efforts. The right kind of blog can drive website traffic, establish trust and credibility, […]
— This is an SMPS Wichita member's only event — Tour the new Revolutsia shipping container mall with our host architect Daniel Gensch from Shelden Architecture. Located on the corner of East Central Ave. and Volutsia, Revolutsia is set to change the look, energy and usage of Central & Volutsia in Wichita, Kansas. Using an […]
Join us on Thursday, December 13 for some holiday mingling, appetizers and drinks while we collect donations for the Ronald McDonald House charity. We'll be at the Hill Bar & Grill at 4800 E. Douglas from 4-6 pm. The cost is free for members, $10 for non-members. What's Included: Appetizers and 2 drink tickets per person. […]
During this fast-paced 50-minute presentation, Bob will share best practices from professional service firms nationally. He uses a story-telling approach to convey key points in a highly motivational and memorable way. The presentation covers: Setting realistic sponsorship expectations Creating an effective sponsorship sales plan Preparing your business development team for success Activating your sponsorship Tracking […]
This comprehensive and highly interactive workshop will cover all the most prominent opportunities you have to earn trust with your clients and in turn, impact your firm’s hit rate and bottom line. From networking; to first meetings; to when you are differentiating; to when you are in project pursuit; to when you are interviewing; and […]
Through the final months of 2018, Project Wichita Vision Team volunteers worked to determine and complete specific 10-year action plans to drive toward a new regional vision. The community volunteer teams developed the action plans based on input from thousands of people, existing community plans and guidance from experts in the focus areas identified. Based […]
Polish your interview skills! This session will help you to organize and plan your interviews. The key to a compelling argument is a solid value proposition, and planning around the value you bring your clients is the key to winning. You'll also get tips on how to engage your audience and improve your presence by […]
