Dave Chance is a full-service architectural photographer serving Southeastern Virginia. After graduating from the College of Architecture at Virginia Tech, Dave spent almost a decade in the construction industry. His photographs are informed by both his architectural education and his construction industry experience. Dave’s devotion to architecture gives him a photographic edge in serving architects, [...]
SMPS Virginia has officially launched its PROBono program by selecting the non-profit, Building Goodness Foundation, to perform marketing services free of charge! Our president, Tracey Gould, describes the program as creating goodwill. “By showcasing our talents in marketing communications, for a non-profit specifically focused within our industry, the SMPS Virginia PROBono team members will establish [...]
We want to organize Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) study groups! We need to gauge your interest so we can structure the sessions accordingly. The study groups have proven to be very helpful in the process of preparing for the CPSM exam. Members also benefit from networking with their peers in the industry. If you [...]
On September 29th Hampton Roads SMPS members and guests got together for our September Brown Bag Session with guest speaker Susan Long-Molnar. We had a great number of participants from many different backgrounds who learned how to balance and prioritize time, diplomacy, networking, and setting boundaries. Susan provided clear, helpful information specifically assisting marketers who [...]
On the first day of the SMPS 2011-2012 year, I am reflecting on my presidency and the liveliness of the Virginia board. We had so much fun this year developing new friendships and building on the foundation of our chapter. Our board did an excellent job at embracing our theme in 2010-2011, Connecting the Dots: [...]
Richmond, Va. (July 7, 2011) – The Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Virginia recently voted their new Board of Directors into office for the 2011-2012 year. The membership vote, which concluded on July 5, 2011, was unanimous. The new Board of Directors includes professionals from the architecture, engineering, interior design, construction, and consulting industries. [...]
Very recently our world traveling President, LaTonya Whitaker, returned from an incredible trip to Shanghair and Beijing, China! Her travels led her to international PR and communications firms, museums, monuments, and more! Check out a few fun shots from her journey.
We are searching for a dynamic and resourceful Education Director that can coordinate educational programming in 2011-2012! The perfect candidate serving in this vital role will be responsible for planning monthly education programs, including professional development opportunities. The Education Director oversees the Chapter’s Brownbag Coordinators, Student Chapter, and Facilities Chairperson. The time commitment expected for [...]
Learn the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) by reviewing the presentation from our February brownbag! SEO is important because it improves the odds of someone finding your company online company online. Online visibility can help your credibility and brand awareness. SEO can put you in front of people looking for your products and services, [...]
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