Join SMPS
From networking lunches and marketing boot camps to giving back and getting involved, we strive to keep members connected with colleagues, industry experts, and key clients and suppliers. We bring you timely topics and breaking news on emerging industry trends. The value our chapter offers is the result of a highly collaborative, dynamic, and energetic group of professionals, who constantly bring new ideas and skill sets to the table.
Achieve Your Goals and Build Business with SMPS
SMPS is the only national association that brings together business developers, owners, marketers, clients, and principals in the design and building industry. By becoming a member of the SMPS community, you will have access to a powerful national network of nearly 7,000 professionals and the tools you need to advance your career and make your business a success.
See What We're All About
We often hear from others how welcoming our group is and how different we are from other professional organizations. It's true. We are different, as the only marketing organization focused on the professional services industry. Also, as we often discover, our members come from some pretty unique backgrounds. Aside from being a great conversation starter, this is what makes our chapter such a great place to be.
Join us at our next program and see for yourself.
Many Benefits of Membership
We provide local and national exposure to the resources and trends that matter most to our members:
1. Achieve professional development through local and national resources. Learn from industry leaders and tap into a powerful network of training through SMPS Charlotte's monthly programs, regional and national marketing conferences, webinars, market forums, and more.
Check out our Programs page for information about upcoming seminars, conferences and networking opportunities.
2. Network with colleagues and key prospects. Gain valuable exposure for your firm, build relationships and new business through local, regional and national SMPS events. Whether you are just starting out or an industry veteran, your fellow SMPS members are a great resource for sharing ideas and business opportunities.
Check out what's ahead at the upcoming Build Business 2011 National Conference in Chicago.
3. Get Involved. Sharpen your Skills. Participate on Chapter Committees or the Board of Directors.
4. Stay Informed with SMPS News. Subscriptions to SMPS Charlotte chapter eNewsletter, Connections National eNewsletter, and Marketer magazine are just some of the ways we keep you informed, locally and nationally. Access our chapter news archives.
5. Access Online Research and Resource Materials. SMPS National offers an extensive knowledge based through its bookstore, listserve, whitepapers and other research to help you do your job. Visit Nationals' Member Center.
6. National Membership Directory and Resource Guide. Search SMPS' national network of colleagues and potential business partners through Nationals' online directory and SMPS Charlotte's local directory.
7. Showcase your talent. Earn recognition for a job well done. Submit your firm's most successful marketing campaign or nominate a successful marketing professional during the annual National Marketing Communication Awards program. Highlight your chapter's achievements by participating in the annual National Striving for Excellence Awards program.
8. Career Center. Both SMPS Charlotte and National's Career Center publish current job openings from firms looking for professional marketers and business developers in the building industry. These openings are routinely updated and help connect our talented members with firms in need of experienced marketers.
9. Give back to the community. Our chapter offers a growing number of ways to come together, have fun, and support our community.
10. Position yourself as a leader. Earn professional credentials through the Certified Professional Services Marketer Program. Check out our chapter's CPSM program.
