March/April 2005

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From the SMPS President: Lions and Tigers and Marketing, Oh My!

 

Reminder: Nominations for SMPS National Board Due April 15

 

A Few Thoughts on Market Planning and Budgeting

 

April Webinar: Smart Marketing for Green Buildings—The Insider's Perspective

 

The Boom in Healthcare Construction: Fact or Fiction?

 

10 Tips for Entering the 2005 Marketing Communications Awards Program

 

Wanted: Creative Donations for 2005 Silent Auction

 

Entry Deadlines Approaching for National Awards Programs

 

The Seller  

"Do I Know You?" Keeping Your Name in Front of Your Clients

 

National Conference News  

Educational Program for National Conference Announced

 

Build Business: Reconnaissance Plus Networking

 

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SMPS Webinar Series
•Smart Marketing for Green Buildings
April 12, 2-3:30 pm (ET)
•Market Planning and Budgeting
May 3, 2-3:30 pm (ET)

Business Development Best Practices Workshops
April 19—
Baltimore, MD
April 20—New York
August 10—New Orleans

National Marketing Communications Awards
Entry Deadline: April 8

Missouri Valley Regional Conference
April 21-22, Kansas City, MO

Call for Nominations for National and Foundation Boards
Nomination Deadline: April 15

Marketing Achievement Award
Entry Deadline: April 29

Striving for Excellence Awards
Entry Deadline: April 29

Chapter President of the Year
Entry Deadline: May 2

Build Business: Beyond Boundaries
2005 SMPS/PSMA National Conference
August 10-13, New Orleans

Members on the Move
Who got a promotion this month? Who got a new job? Who started their own company? Find out the latest happenings in the SMPS Network.

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Steven Berkowitz, CPSM, has joined Wyndham Mills International Inc. as Vice President of Business Development. He comes to WMI with 30 years of experience in marketing, business development, and sales, primarily in the engineering and construction management industry for firms such as Dewberry Goodkind Inc., Edwards & Kelcey, and Lichtenstein Consulting Engineers. A retained executive search firm with offices in Greensboro, NC, and Atlanta, GA, WMI (www.wyndmill.com) provides services across multiple industries and disciplines with an emphasis on energy, engineering and construction, general manufacturing, and finance.

 

 

HarleyEllis announces Leann Dockins has joined the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Studio as Business Development Manager. Leann is a member of SMPS Chicago. HarleyEllis (www.harleyellis.com)with its partner companies, Spectrum Strategies and HarleyEllis Build, offer services spanning from strategic planning to design, construction, and facility management. The firm focuses on corporate, science and research, university, healthcare, civic, and automotive customers.

 

 

Carolyn Ferguson, CPSM, Vice President and Creative Director of The Lentz Group, was named the recipient of SMPS Houston’s (www.smpshouston.com) 2005 Marketing Excellence Award during a ceremony on March 3. To be eligible for this honor, a nominee must demonstrate significant marketing accomplishments in the design and building industry. Carolyn is a past recipient of the SMPS National Chapter President of the Year Award. The Lentz Group (www.lentzgroup.com), an 18-year-old, Houston-based corporation, provides marketing and public involvement services primarily to design and construction industry firms.

 

  Jennifer O’Hara has joined the Denver office of Kleinfelder, Inc., as the business development and marketing coordinator for the Colorado region. She is a member of SMPS Colorado. Kleinfelder, Inc. (www.kleinfelder.com), offers project delivery services in natural and built environments for municipalities, government agencies, multinational companies, and industrial concerns across the nation.
 

Marmon Mok LLP has named Sally J. Smith as its new Director of Marketing. Sally is a member of SMPS San Antonio. Marmon Mok LLP (www.marmonmok.com) has been providing architectural, engineering, and interior design services in the healthcare/research, corporate/public, education, and engineering markets since 1953.

  Nicole Szeman has joined Hunter Roberts Construction Group as the Marketing Manager for its New Jersey office. Nicole is a founding member and current President of SMPS New Jersey. Headquartered in Manhattan with offices in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Hunter Roberts Construction Group (www.hunterrobertscg.com) provides the complete range of services in preconstruction, program management, value engineering/life cycle studies, construction management, general contracting, and consulting.

 

Kelly Jackson has been promoted from Manager of Marketing Services to Director of Marketing for KAI’s Corporate Headquarters. Her responsibilities include business development and marketing communications for KAI’s affiliates in Kansas City, MO, and Dallas, TX, in addition to the headquarters in St. Louis, MS. Kelly is Past President and Public Relations Director of SMPS St. Louis Gateway. KAI (www.kai-ae.com) is a full-service, minority-owned, design-and-build firm providing architecture, MEP engineering, and construction/program management for the K-12 education, higher education, housing, transportation, justice/correctional, commercial/industrial, local/federal, healthcare, and sports/recreation markets.

 

Randy McDonald reports General Excavating received first place in the Public Works/Environmental category of Associated Builders and Contractors’ Excellence in Construction Program for its construction of the Salt Valley Generating Station – Makeup Water Supply and Blowdown, in Lincoln, NE. The Excellence in Construction Awards recognize quality and innovation in merit shop construction and honor all the members of the construction team, including the contractor, the owner, and the design team. Randy is the Business Development Director for General Excavating (www.generalexcavating.com) and a member of SMPS Nebraska.

 

Scott Solverson has joined Bulley & Andrews, LLC, a general contracting firm in Chicago, IL, as Director of Sales and Business Development. He is a member of SMPS Chicago. Bulley & Andrews, LLC (www.bulley.com), offers services include general contracting, construction management, design/build, masonry restoration, maintenance, and cleanroom technology.

 

Spectrum Engineers is pleased to announce that Luanne Valentin has joined the firm as a business developer. Prior to joining Spectrum, Luanne spent 12 years in the business development division of Deloitte & Touche, an international public accounting firm. She is a member of SMPS Utah. With offices in Salt Lake City and Logan, UT, the Spectrum Engineers (www.spectrum-engineers.com) provides mechanical, electrical, and acoustical engineering and technology, lighting, and theater design to the healthcare, government, K-12 education, higher education, and houses of worship market segments.

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