Please join SMPS Virginia for an exciting and educational open panel discussion about life as an A/E/C marketer from the eyes of seasoned experts in the industry from our region.

Speficially designed for entry and mid-level marketers, panelists will share “secrets” of the trade, including:

• Lessons learned
• Growth within the marketing profession in our industry
• How to lead a successful marketing team
• How to be innovative as marketers in a technical, non-marketing discipline industry
• How to work with senior leadership/principals/partners
• Getting respect from technical professionals
• Empowering a team
• Influencing leadership
• Etc

Our esteemed guests include:

Cheryl Browne

Marketing Manager, W.M. Jordan

Peter Kienle, FSMPS, CPSM, MBA

Director of Marketing, CLARK NEXSEN

Tim Asimos, CPSM

Marketing Manager, Timmons Group

Cathy Gettys

Director of Marketing/Business Development, H&A Architects and Engineers

Moderated by:

Heather McLaughlin, CAP, CPSM
Regional Business Development Manager, MBP

Agenda:

11:00 - 11:30 - Networking (optional)/registration

11:30 - 12:00 - Lunch

12:00 - 1:00 - Program

CEUs: 1

Raffle: Please bring your business card to be entered into our drawing for a free program to be awarded at the end of the program. You must be present to win. All cards will be collected at the end of the calendar year (August 2012), and one winner will be awarded a free membership for SMPS Virginia.

Lunch: Included

Parking: Free

Sponsorships: Opportunities are available. Please check out our registration options/tickets above.

A special thank you to our outstanding sponsors:

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Registration Policy:

Payment is accepted online, at the door or mailed in advance to: SMPS Virginia Chapter Treasurer, Jenni Szabo, DJG Inc., 449 McLaws Circle Williamsburg, VA 23185. Checks are payable to SMPS Virginia.

Service Charge: If payment is not received by the start of the program, parties will be invoiced for payment of registration fee plus a $10.00 service charge to cover billing and processing.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations may be made in writing up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. No-shows and cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance are responsible for the full cost of registration. No-shows and cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance who registered using the “pay at the door” feature are responsible for the full cost of registration plus a $10 service charge and will be billed accordingly.