3rd Annual Summer Shindig - July 28th

Beat the heat and join us for the Summer Shindig on July 28! Registration closes today!

Worn out from 100+ degree days? Ready to escape the drudgery of a 9-to-5 routine and have a little summer fun? Mix it up at the 2011 Summer Shindig on July 28! Hosted by nine professional communications organizations in Austin, you’re sure to enjoy great conversation with your peers and make many new connections.

And since we can’t go elsewhere in the world during the dog days of Texas summer, the world is coming to us! The Shoreline Grill will serve up a delicious selection of food and wine from around the world to transport your taste buds to exotic (and cooler) locales while you watch the sun set from a terrace overlooking Lady Bird Lake.

WHEN
Thursday, July 28, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE
Shoreline Grill 98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78701
512-447-3300

COST
$35 per person

REGISTER
Pre-payment is required to accept your registration by Friday, July 22. For event information and registration click here.

SPONSOR
Pierpont Communications — To obtain the sponsor logo or more information, contact Sarah Zomper at 512-448-4950 or szomper@piercom.com.

Thank you to the hosts of the 2011 Summer Shindig: 

• Austin Advertising Federation
• AIGA — The Professional Association for Design, Austin chapter
• American Marketing Association, Austin chapter
• Association for
• Women in Communications, Austin chapter
• Industrial Design Society of America, Texas chapter
• International Association of Business Communicators, Austin chapter
• Legal Marketing Association, Southeastern chapter
• Society for Marketing Professional Services, Austin chapter
• National Investor Relations Institute, Austin — San Antonio chapter
• Public Relations Society of America, Austin chapter

5th Annual SMPS Connects - San Antonio + Austin: Development Along the I-35 Corridor

Please join SMPS Austin and SMPS San Antonio as we welcome Diana Blank, Rusty Brockman and Amy Madison as they brief us on what is going on in their cities and the surrounding areas.

PANELISTS:
Rusty Brockman, Director of Economic Development for the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce

Diana Blank, Director of Economic Development for the City of Kyle

Amy Case Madison, CEcD, EDFP, CPM, President, Greater San Marcos Partnership

Moderator: Melodye Tomsu, CPSM, Director of Business Development & Marketing for Cleary Zimmermann
 
WHEN:
Friday, August 5th
11:30am - 1:00pm
 
WHERE:
San Marcos Conference Center
Embassy Suites - San Marcos
1001 McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
 
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
11:30am - Registration
12:00pm - Lunch
 
PRICE INFO:
Register by July 31st:
Members: $30 / Non-members: $40
 
Register August 1st or later:
Members: $45 / Non-members: $55
 
To register, please visit: http://sanantoniosmps.org/

SMPS Annual Wine Tasting and Networking

The SMPS Austin Chapter's 7th annual Wine Tasting Event will be held at Phara’s Mediterranean Cuisine and Christopher’s Casbah. Ike Johnson, Austin’s famous wine guy, will introduce us to five great wines while we enjoy Phara’s exotic appetizers and network with fellow A/E/C professionals in a relaxed setting. This event is always the highlight of the summer programming and fills up quickly. Register now to reserve your spot. Registration ends on Friday, July 8th!

When: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: Phara’s Mediterranean Cuisine
111 E North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751-1226

Event Registration Fee:
Member: $30.00
Non-Member: $45.00

RSVP  by Friday, July 08, 2011

SMPS Lunch & Learn: 2011 Texas Legislature Recap

The 82nd Session of the Texas Legislature has officially ended and special sessions are underway. Join us as we get an up-to-the-minute review of how this legislative session will affect the A/E/C industry. In-the-know speakers from the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Texas Society of Architects and Associated General Contractors will share with us their lobbying efforts and how new bills and regulations will impact your business.

Speakers:
Julie Harrod, PE - State President-Elect of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers

Yvonne Castillo - General Counsel at Texas Society of Architects

Mike Chatron - President, Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY JUNE 24th

When: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Where: Atkins Global
6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78703

Event Registration Fee:
Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $35.00

RSVP Friday, June 24, 2011

June Luncheon: Capitalizing on the Capitol Complex - Understanding the Capitol Complex Master Plan and Future Project Opportunities

Aundre Dukes, Portfolio Manager and Public Liaison with the Texas Facilities Commission Planning & Asset Management Division, will present the Capitol Area Development Strategy at the SMPS Austin luncheon on June 14th. The Facilities Master Plan delineating the agency’s priorities and initiatives for its 28.4 million square foot inventory was adopted January 19th 2011. The plan focuses on two initiatives: 1) Developing a Combined Heat and Power Plant for the Capitol Complex, and 2) a Comprehensive Asset Management and Development Strategy to maximize utilization of assets and value for the State.

The State owns property within the Capitol Complex totaling 122 acres, the equivalent of 70 city blocks. The complex contains the Capitol Building and grounds, State office buildings, garages and surface lots. TFC identified approximately 21 acres of under-developed State-owned assets within the complex, mostly comprised of parking lots and garages, outside of the Capitol grounds. Preliminary studies indicate the development potential of these underdeveloped assets could yield an additional 7.1 million square feet of new facilities, double the amount of space currently used to office State employees, thereby relieving the State of annual expenses and reducing the State’s excessive reliance on commercial leases.

The Commission has identified approximately 1.3 million square feet of Austin area administrative state leases for consolidation into new State facilities. These facilities can be constructed on underdeveloped holdings. The targeted leases serve 5,500 employees at a cost of $16.7 million per year. The remaining 5.8 million square feet of under-developed properties could generate significant revenues from non-tax sources if developed for market driven mixed uses.

Mr. Dukes will discuss more about how and what the State hopes to accomplish with this Capitol Area Development Strategy.

THE DISCOUNTED PRICE ENDS AFTER WEDNESDAY, June 8th!!

WHEN: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: University of Texas Club - President's Room
2108 E. Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712

ATTIRE: Business Attire

EVENT REGISTRATION FEE:
Member: $35.00 for a limited time ($45.00 original price)
Non-Member: $45.00 for a limited time ($55.00 original price)

RSVP Monday, June 13, 2011

SMPS Networking Happy Hour at Red House Pizzeria and Bar

Join SMPS Austin for a spring happy hour on the expansive patio at Red House Pizzeria and Bar. This east Austin establishment has great happy hour specials and a relaxing atmosphere. Mingle with old and new friends, as many out-of-town SMPS members will be in Austin for the National Workshop: “Managing and Leading a Successful Business Development Team.” Hope to see you there!

Cost: No cost for admission.

Half-price Appetizers - $2 Lone Star - $3 House Punch - $4 House Wine. Cash Bar.

When: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: Red House Pizzeria and Bar
 1917 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722

Golf 101 for the Business Developer: featuring Alan Bell, Director of Design and Construction at Seton Network Facilities

Golf can be a GREAT business development tool! But what if you don’t know how to golf or are too intimidated to try it? SMPS has a solution. “Golf 101 for the Business Developer” is targeted for marketing and business developers who are beginner or intermediate level players. The workshop will introduce you to the sport, make you more comfortable on the course, and teach you how to successfully blend golf and business.

Even if you aren’t a beginner level golfer, you can gain something from this event! There are two “tracks” to this workshop.

*Track 1 includes the golf lesson and the business etiquette/networking session.
*Track 2 includes only the business etiquette/networking session with Alan Bell of Seton Network Facilities (suited for advanced golfers).

The golf lesson (3-5pm):  Taught by Grey Rock Golf Professionals, this two hour lesson will be split between the driving range and putting green and will cover mechanics, technique and golf etiquette. This lesson is limited to 25 people and will be taught by two Golf Pros.

The business etiquette and networking session (5-6:30pm):  Guest speaker Alan Bell will give us an owner’s perspective on how to successfully do business while golfing. He will discuss business etiquette, golf do’s and don’ts, and business norms on the course. This session is limited to 50 people and includes drinks, appetizers and networking.

No golf equipment is necessary. Dress in comfortable clothes and shoes, and wear sunscreen.

When: Thursday, May 05, 2011 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Where: Grey Rock Golf Club
7401 Highway 45, Austin, TX 78739

Event Registration Fees:

Golf and Networking:
Member: $50.00
Non-Member: $65.00

Business Etiquette and Networking ONLY
Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $45.00

RSVP Tuesday, May 03, 2011