Past Meetings
Holiday Happy Hour
December 15, 2021
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BRR Architecture
8131 Metcalf Ave #300
Overland Park, KS 66204
Eat, Drink & Be Merry. Come celebrate the season with SMPS!
November Coffee Connections
November 18, 2021
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Messenger Coffee or Brew Haha Coffeehouse
Start your day off right with coffee and networking!
Training Your Technical Staff for Interviews
November 09, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Brio Italian Grille
502 Nichols Drive
Kansas City, MO 64112
Venue website
Join us to learn best practices on how to not only incorporate all of the above into your interviews and presentations in an interesting and captivating way, but also tips to teach your project team to translate their technical expertise and lessons learn
October Coffee Connections
October 28, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Messenger Coffee or Brew Haha Coffeehouse
Start your day off right with coffee and networking!
Member + Guest Happy Hour
October 26, 2021
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City , MO 64111
Venue website
Grab a friend and join us for drinks and apps at Char Bar!
2021 Marketing Communication Awards Gala
October 14, 2021
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Terrace on Grand
1520 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Venue website
Join us for networking and our annual awards gala that celebrates local marketing and communications excellence in the A/E/C industry.
September Coffee Connections - Messenger Coffee
September 30, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Messenger Coffee
1624 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Venue website
Join us in person for coffee connections at Messenger Coffee, September 30!
After Effects Basic Training
September 15, 2021
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
MMC Corp
7801 W. 110th Street
Overland Park, KS 66210
Venue website
Join us to learn the basics of what can be produced using After Effects, how to create and edit videos, and about additional resources to hone your After Effects knowledge.
August Coffee Connections - New Location!
August 26, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Messenger Coffee - Grand Boulevard Location
1624 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Join us for coffee and networking!
Finance Matters! Planning and Performance Lead to Profitability
August 19, 2021
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Serendipity Labs
Creative Planning Plaza, Suite 300 | 5440 W. 110th Street
Overland Park, KS 66211
Venue website
Do you want to expand your knowledge of A/E/C finance? Comprehend basic contract language? Help your firm be profitable?
Networking Happy Hour + Annual Meeting
August 12, 2021
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
BRR Architecture
8131 Metcalf Avenue, STE 300
Overland Park, KS 66208
Venue website
Annual Meeting + Happy Hour
July Coffee Connections
July 29, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Starbucks in the Overland Park Marriott
10800 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
Join us in person for coffee and networking!
Giving the Basics: Volunteer Opportunity
July 22, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Giving the Basics - Headquarters
927 S 7th St.
Kansas City, KS 66105
Venue website
Giving The Basics is a hygiene hub providing basic hygiene and cleaning products to registered and approved locations. This volunteer opportunity will include sorting and packaging hygiene products for the community.
In-Person Coffee Connections
June 24, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Starbucks in the Overland Park Marriott
10800 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
Join us in person for coffee and networking!
NOBODY'S READING THAT: HOW TO CREATE CONTENT FOR THE SCANNING EYE
June 17, 2021
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Grand Street Café
4740 Grand Ave
Kansas City, MO 64112
Venue website
We only have about 8 seconds (or shorter) to capture attention — don't miss your window of opportunity.
In-Person Coffee Connections
May 27, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Starbucks in the Overland Park Marriott
10800 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
Join us in person for coffee and networking!
The Art of Influence & Negotiation
May 20, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom
In this session, we’ll explore the dynamics of influence, dispel the myths and fears associated with negotiating, and present ideas to help attendees utilize their personal power with confidence.
April Coffee Connections
April 29, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Zoom (Virtual) or Starbucks in OP Marriott
Join us virtually or in person for coffee and networking!
Marketing Mavericks: Lessons From Distinguished Leaders
April 22, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom
Join us as we listen to and learn from distinguished marketing mavericks from all areas of the industry.
Cocktails & Scattergories – Virtual Happy Hour
April 15, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
Join us for drinks and games with this members’ only event over happy hour!
Virtual Coffee Connections + CPSM Panel – March 25
March 25, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Zoom
Join us virtually for coffee, networking, and a featured topic discussion.
Preparing Your Team for Project Interviews
March 16, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom
Learn how to prepare your project interview teams!
Virtual Coffee Connections – February 25
February 25, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Zoom
Join us virtually for coffee, networking, and a featured topic discussion.
Managing Information in a Time of Crisis
February 18, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom
Join Emily and fellow industry professionals in talking about crisis response best practices and sharing stories and information to learn from one another.
Virtual Coffee Connections – January 29
January 29, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Zoom
Join us virtually for coffee, networking, and a featured topic discussion.
Take a Virtual Tour of Burns & McDonnell Headquarters
January 21, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Join us for this virtual tour of Burns & McDonnell's Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
