Face Time! Client Roundtable Forum
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Do you know if you are you meeting your clients' needs? Are you clear on their expectations?
It's no secret that competition is near an all time high. Being able to differentiate your firm among the sea of respondents is crucial in winning coveted contracts. Maximizing valuable client relationships will help your firm remain competitive in these challenging times.
SMPS/LA presents a diverse round-table of client guests representing the region's government, education, transportation and private-sector markets. This is your opportunity to meet directly with these decisions makers to find out about:
- Upcoming A/E/C opportunities
- Sector specific consultant selection criteria
- Preferred delivery of services
- How to leverage the value that your team offers
- Best approaches for presentations and follow through
- And much more!
With four round-table rotations, attendees will be able to interact in small groups with individual client guests. Additionally, they will be available for one-on-one Q&A at the end of the program. The round-table rotation order will be provided at the event check-in table, so be sure to arrive early to ensure a seat at the table of your choice.
Whether you're looking to attract new clients, reconnect with past contacts or build upon your current relationship, don't miss this invaluable opportunity for some quality client face time!
MODERATOR
Sharlene Silverman, Principal
The Coxe Group
CLIENT GUESTS
Warren Jacobs, University Architect
California State University
Mahmood Karimzadeh, Principal Architect
City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works
Sarah Friedman Casparian, Vice President
Jones Lang LaSalle
Bharat Patel, Director of Sustainability
Los Angeles Community College District
Bekele Demissie, Business Relations Manager
Orange County Transportation Authority
Brian Falls, Project Manager
Thomas Properties Group
Pamela Smith-Cressel, Regional Counsel
U.S. General Services Administration
Chris Kitchen, Senior Director of Design
Westfield Corporation
SPONSORS
More opportunities are available! Contact Matt deWit at (310) 957-6130 for details!
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
11:00 - 11:30 AM Networking and registration
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Roundtable discussion and lunch
LOCATION
The Millenium Biltmore Hotel
Emerald Room
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
$20 valet parking OR $9.35 self parking at Pershing Square (located across from the Biltmore Hotel on Olive Street between 5th and 6th Streets)
COST
$65 Members
$85 Non-Members
Additional fee applies to all walk-ins.
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Nicole Kerr, Sussman/Prejza & Company
Patti Harburg-Petrich, Walter P. Moore
Lili Swanson, SH Group, Inc.
SMPS DOMAINS OF PRACTICE
1 - Marketing Research
3 - Client and Business Development
EDUCATION CREDITS
Two and a half (2.5) CPSM CEUs
REFUND POLICY
Reservations canceled more than 72 hours prior to an event will be subject to a full refund of all the fees paid. Cancellations made less than 72 hours but more than 24 hours prior to an event will receive credit for attendance at a future SMPS/LA program. No-shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the event will not be refunded.
