8 Steps to Improve Your Chances for Advancement
March 17, 2010Found in: News
As with luck, a promotion isn’t something that just happens; it results from careful planning along the way. Read this helpful article by Sam Deep & Lyle Sussman from their book, Yes, You Can! to figure out what it will take for you to get ahead.
LA Chapter Library: Exclusive Member Benefit Is Knocking for 2010
March 17, 2010Found in: News
SMPS offers its Los Angeles Chapter members a fortunate opportunity to explore literary resources for marketing in the A/E/C industry. However, what is it that makes these resources opportunistic for its members? Well, the first step is learning about these sources ~ where to access them ~ and how to take these sources and apply the knowledge in your own market.
President's Letter
March 17, 2010Found in: News
We are looking forward to another great year and hope to see you at some of the fun activities that we have planned! We are always open to suggestions and ideas. The Board of Directors is here for you so please do not hesitate to approach us to let us know how we are doing or how we can improve.
Call for Volunteers
March 17, 2010Found in: News
Are you looking for greater ways to be actively engaged in your future and fast-tracking your career?
Pacific Regional Conference: The Wave
March 17, 2010Found in: News
No doubt you’ve heard your Chapter President or someone else stand up at a Chapter program and talk about the Pacific Regional Conference (a.k.a. The WAVE). You’ve heard that Ed Friedrichs, the former President and CEO of Gensler Architecture Design and Planning Worldwide, is the keynote and he’ll provide you with a real-world look at improving your firm’s specific business strategies. You probably know PRC will be in Sacramento and you may even know it’ll be held on March 25 to 26. But enough sales schpeal already! Perhaps the real questions are, “Why would I want to attend?” and “How can I get my boss to agree to send me?”
State of LA: Health Care Reform’s Impact on Local A/E/C Industry
March 16, 2010Found in: News
An esteemed panel of healthcare experts addressed the ever-present issue of health care reform to examine the state of health care in three Los Angeles area facilities.
Mixology: What is it?
March 16, 2010Found in: News
That is the question! At our initial meeting, the SMPS/LA Newsletter Committee opened the table for ideas on columns to include in this quarterly newsletter. One of my hot topics was: What is “Mixology”? And what is it all about? Fortunately, it was the same question that other committee members had, as well. And thus the unraveling of the Mixology hysteria begins!
Four Simple Steps to Update Your Resume
March 16, 2010Found in: News
If you haven't updated your resume in the past year, the following four steps will help you bring your resume up to date with new focus and polish.
Standing on the Threshold
August 30, 2009Found in: News
Get inspired by our chapter's stellar accomplishments throughout the 2008-2009 term as recounted by Chapter President Brandy Little on her last day in office.
A Message from President Brandy Little
September 29, 2008Found in: News
A message from the President that's worth reading!
