Past Meetings
Following the Clues to your Wellbeing: Designing the Life and Work You Want
Barr Engineering
4300 Marketpoint Drive, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55435
https://www.barr.com/
Join Shannon Burfeind, founder of Inspiring Work and Market Specialist at Barr Engineering, for an uplifting and interactive session designed to help you reflect, reset, and realign.
HYBRID PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: Design Tools - Using the Right Tool for the Job!
Burns & McDonnell
5600 American Blvd W, First Floor Training Room
Bloomington, MN 55437
https://www.burnsmcd.com/
Learn how to create and edit graphic elements quickly and easily without leaving InDesign
New Member Breakfast
Wildflyer Coffee Minneapolis
3262 Minnehaha Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
https://wildflyercoffee.com/
A great opportunity to meet peers and start building your SMPS network! (Exclusive to members who joined after January 1, 2025)
HALL & NOTES: A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING + PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
McGough Construction
2737 Fairview Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55113
https://www.mcgough.com/
Join us for our “Hall & Notes” gathering where you can share insights and learn from the experience of your peers.
AEC Marketing Solutions Showcase
Wilder Center
451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104
https://www.wilder.org/
HYBRID EVENT: 2025-2026 PROGRAM PLANNING MEETING
Burns & McDonnell
5600 American Blvd W, First Floor Training Room
Bloomington, MN 55437
https://www.burnsmcd.com/
During this meeting, you will help determine educational and professional development programs for the 2025-2026 year. Join us!
IN-PERSON PROJECT TOUR: Xcel Energy Saint Paul Service Center
Xcel Energy Saint Paul Service Center
Arlington Ave. and McKnight Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55119
IN-PERSON EVENT: SMPS-TC At BUCH Fermentary & Taproom
BUCH Fermentary & Taproom
1121 Quincy St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
https://www.buchbev.com/
IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: Play with AI - Creative Collaboration for Brands, Marketing & Growth
PCL Construction
7101 Metro Blvd
Edina, MN 55439
https://www.pcl.com/us/en
Build a project using AI tools and enjoy creative input from your team members in a simulated project.
HYBRID EDUCATION PROGRAM: Creating a Culture of BD
Wilder Center
451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104
https://www.wilder.org/
HYBRID EDUCATION PROGRAM PANEL: Go/No Go Process
Wilder Center
451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104
https://www.wilder.org/
Join us for a panel discussion with AEC experts on the go/no-go decision-making process in proposal management, covering key evaluation questions, rating systems, and stakeholder buy-in strategies.
HALL & NOTES: A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING + PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
WSB
701 Xenia Avenue South, Unit 300
Golden Valley, MN 55416
https://www.wsbeng.com/
Join us for our “Hall & Notes” gathering where you can share insights and learn from the experience of your peers.
IN-PERSON EDUCATION PROGRAM PANEL: Unlock Your Future in AEC Marketing: Career Paths & Insights
Wilder Center
451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104
https://www.wilder.org/
Whether you're new to the industry or looking to expand your career, this session will provide the inspiration and guidance you need to thrive in AEC marketing.
HYBRID EDUCATION PROGRAM PANEL: Excellence in AEC: Strategies for Successful Award Submittals
Wilder Center
451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104
https://www.wilder.org/
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the A/E/C’s most prominent award submissions with this engaging panel discussion!
NEW MEMBER EVENT: Happy Hour + Head Shots
Pryes Brewing Company
1401 West River Road North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
https://www.pryesbrewing.com
VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: Fit In or Stand Out? Finding Balance and Fostering Belonging at Work.
Virtual Meeting
Explore the concept of "Empowered Alignment" in our interactive workshop to balance personal authenticity with workplace cultural norms, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.
