Build Business "The Bottom Line"

Date: Wednesday, August 24-Friday, August 26

The bottom line: Business is on the upswing. How do A/E/C professionals make the contacts, get the work, and continuously improve their practices to build business for their firms? Build Business: The Bottom Line, the 2011 SMPS National Conference, will equip attendees with the technical skills and knowledge to sell their services—as well as unprecedented opportunities to meet relevant clients with work and potentially take home business.

Through exposure to experts, clients, practitioners, and peers, you will:

• explore trends in business development, marketing, and management

• learn how to work smarter and better to deliver extraordinary service to clients

• gain knowledge to become a more effective leader in your firm

• gather information to guide your firm to thrive in existing markets and gain footholds in new areas

What you get during this intensive 2.5-day conference:

• 30+ powerful learning sessions—including 5 A/E/C client panels representing the hottest markets

• Unparalleled networking to expand your list of powerful business contacts

• Two dynamic keynote speakers

• A ticket to the SMPS National Awards Gala

• Opportunity to attend preconference sales workshop with Joe Takash

• More than 15 hours of continuing education

Visit the Build Business web page for more details or download the full conference brochure here!

WHEN?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 through Friday, August 26, 2011

WHERE?
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Chicago, Illinois