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Caffeinate & Connect May - Event Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Caffeinate & Connect, our May coffee mixer! We had a great time chatting with our fellow members, meeting new members, and enjoying delicious coffee and pastries. See below for photos from the event!
Special thanks to our venue sponsor, W.E. O'Neil and our coffee sponsor, Adiuvo!
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The Business of Winning: From Herding Cats to Leading Wins - Event Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Business of Winning: From Herding Cats to Leading Wins! Deirdre Booth, FSMPS, CPSM led us through a fantastic workshop on succeeding in a leadership role for proposal management and interview preparation. See below for photos from the event!
Special thanks to our event sponsors, The KYA Group and APSI Construction Management!
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PRC 2027 Call for Volunteers
Hey OC Chapter Members!
The SMPS Pacific Regional Conference is coming your way in 2027, and we’d love to get as many OC chapter members on the volunteer committees as possible. Here’s how each committee could line up with your career goals:
· Programs Committee: Shape the program for PRC 2027 while being a point person for top-notch speakers in the AEC Industry.
· Marketing and Communications Committee: Always wanted to try your hand at social media, thought leadership, or email communications? Use this experience to grow or strengthen your skills!
· Sponsorship Committee: Great business development and outreach opportunities while also helping support the sustainability of the conference and grow relationships across the region.
· Registration Committee: After learning the backend of coordinating a massive conference like this, planning your company retreat or holiday party will be a piece of cake! Come learn from the best on processes, logistics, and the coordination required to pull off the largest SMPS regional conference.
Our Volunteer Kick-off Meeting is coming up on April 28th at noon. If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Form below and we will get you added to the kick-off meeting (which will also serve as your first committee meeting).
We’re excited for you to join our team as we get ready to Ignite 2027! 🔥
Fill out the volunteer form here: https://smps-prc.starchapter.com/form.php?form_id=34&c=1
Wine, Dine, and be Our Valentine Mixer Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Wine, Dine, & Be Our Valentine! It was the perfect way to rekindle connections at the start of the year, and we loved seeing such great energy in the room. Our Valentine’s-themed mixer at Taylor Design brought together long-time members, new faces, and supporters for an evening filled with conversation, connection, and community building! We all enjoyed curated wines and charcuterie while mingling with our fellow marketers.
Thank you again for making the evening so lively and memorable. We appreciate everyone who came out, and we can’t wait to see you at the next event!
Thank You from Our SMPS OC President
Hello everyone,
What a phenomenal term year we’ve had at SMPS Orange County! Whether you joined us in person or tuned in virtually, your support made every event a success. Let’s look back at all we accomplished together:
🌟 Signature Annual Events
- Women in AEC Roundtable – A thought‑provoking exchange of ideas and best practices
- California Economic Forecast – Insightful analysis to help guide your market financial strategy in the year ahead
- General Contractors Roundtable – Key perspectives and industry trends shared by leading contractors
🍷 Networking Mixers & Socials
- Wine, Dine & Be Our Valentine Mixer – Thanks to everyone who warmed hearts at this festive gathering!
- Evening Socials
- We Olive & Wine Bar, Costa Mesa
- BarVino, Dana Point
🏢 In-Office Events—Thank You Hosts!
Your hospitality created a warm, professional backdrop for learning and connection—thank you! Several events were generously hosted on-site at:
- APSI Construction Management
- Lionakis
- Ninyo & Moore
📚 Elevation Through Education
Our commitment to professional growth continued through dynamic learning sessions, with these programs including other SMPS chapters:
- DISC Training – Unlocking strengths and improving team communication
- 2-Part AI Training – Exploring artificial intelligence impacts on AEC marketing and research
- 2025 PRC Recap – An educational fast-track of several of the keynotes and sessions
Plus, we toured OC Sanitation’s Treatment Plant, giving members a firsthand look at innovative waste water operational practices.
💡 Looking Ahead
A heartfelt thank-you to our board and chapter volunteers, who have worked diligently this year. A huge thank you as well to every attendee, speaker, and sponsor who made this term year so meaningful. Your engagement makes all the difference! Stay tuned for updates—next year promises even more levels of opportunity for growth, networking, and fun. We can’t wait to build on this momentum with you in the 2025/2026 term year. Until then—enjoy your summer, and here’s to another impactful year ahead with our incoming president, Mindy Nickerson!
Cheers,
Dawn Antonucci
