President's Message: May 2024
We're only a month away from our 2024 Topaz Awards on June 13, and it's shaping up to be a fantastic evening! Our planning committee is curating a truly elevated experience at the Commonwealth Club of California that will be a fun showcase of the best in Northern California A/E/C marketing. This year will be extra special as, for the first time, we’re teaming up with SMPS Sacramento to celebrate together. Thank you to all the volunteers from both chapters who are giving your time to plan the event or judge the awards.
The Topaz Awards also offer an opportunity to recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership with their firms and within our professional community. One of my favorite things about the event is how it brings together so many members from across our chapter. Don’t miss out on a night of networking, inspiration, and fun. Tickets are selling now, so grab yours soon to make sure you're part of this memorable event. Let’s celebrate our hard work and achievements in style!
From celebrations to education, SMPS has a packed schedule of events on tap this summer, from A/E/C.AI (May 22-23 in Los Angeles) to Amplify A/E/C (July 24-26 in Salt Lake City). In addition, our Chapter has an exciting lineup of virtual education programs coming up. Starting next week, we have a live virtual event exploring Mental Health as a Core Project Value. Join us as a dynamic panel dives into how designers and builders can prioritize mental health within firms and our project teams. This will be an impactful program that you don’t want to miss.
Following the Topaz Awards in June, we have virtual programs lined up for each of the summer months, conveniently timed to help CPSMs stack up those continuing education units (CEUs) before the end of the year. These cover some of the most commonly requested topics by members, such as A/E/C website best practices, CRM systems, marketing with AI, meeting facilitation, and strategic relationship building. Registration for these will open soon, so follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our emails for updates.
Justin Nagy, CPSM
President, SMPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Marketing Director at Stok
