News and Insights

Working with Local Universities Lunch and Leads (formerly Lunch Program) Recap

Posted on Nov. 14, 2016  /  News You Can Use, Event Recap  /  0

SMPS DC’s newly rebranded Procurement Committee (formerly Lunch Programs) kicked off our first program of the 2016 program year with an event aimed at working with local universities.

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Ashley Schmidt's CPSM Journey

Posted on Nov. 3, 2016  /  News You Can Use  /  0

I didn't think I would ever go after my CPSM. Between just a general hatred of test taking and not having the time, I was pretty convinced it was never going to happen.

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Mary Noonan's CPSM Journey

Posted on Nov. 2, 2016  /  News You Can Use  /  0

Wait, what’s that now? What do you mean, “I failed"?

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Ingrid Martin's CPSM Journey

Posted on Nov. 1, 2016  /  News You Can Use  /  0

Generally speaking, once I’ve committed to something, I’m all in. So it was for earning my CPSM certification. After 15 years doing proposals, I had no excuse!

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Connecting Through Guru Guidance

Posted on Oct. 25, 2016  /  News You Can Use, Guru Guidance  /  0

As we embark on the eighth year of the SMPS Washington, DC chapter Guru Guidance program, it still remains one of the most popular and most valuable programs to our members.

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New Member Breakfast Recap - welcome to our new members!

Posted on Oct. 21, 2016  /  Event Recap  /  0

Against the crisp morning of fall in our nation’s capital, SMPS DC recently held its annual New Member Breakfast at the historic Hotel Tabard Inn.

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SMPS DC Partners with Local Nonprofit Inscape Publico

Posted on Oct. 21, 2016  /  Chapter Announcements, Community Outreach  /  0

SMPS DC is excited to announce our partnership with local nonprofit Inscape Publico. Our Community Outreach committee is currently assisting Inscape Publico with their upcoming Social Impact Design Celebration on November 2.

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Guru Guidance Pairing Event Recap and Photos

Posted on Oct. 15, 2016  /  Event Recap, Guru Guidance  /  0

In our sixth year of SMPS's Guru Guidance program, the interest and enthusiasm was extremely high.

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Connecting Members While Giving Back at The Children’s Inn

Posted on Oct. 15, 2016  /  Community Outreach  /  0

On October 3, a group of 14 SMPS DC volunteers served a monster-themed dinner at The Children’s Inn at NIH for approximately 40 sick children and their families.

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Strategic Marketing Planning Event Photos

Posted on Oct. 15, 2016  /  0

Thanks to Mindy Hinsley, CPSM and Carrie Ann Williams, CPSM, our terrific speakers, for educating SMPS DC about strategic marketing planning.

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