Online registration closes at Monday, December 16 at 5:00 pm. Anyone (including members) wishing to register after this cutoff date will be charged the walk-in rate. Limited walk-in spots will be available and cannot be guaranteed. Thank you for understanding.

Greater Cincinnati SMPS's Annual Holiday Party

Join us as we -
Learn:  A live case study on Civic Engagement
Celebrate: The holiday season
Give back: Collect non-perishable food for The FoodStore Foodbank.

Learn: Program Description:
Today’s leading companies are encouraging employees to engage with community-based organizations, as well as providing ongoing volunteer and financial support for these agencies. Firms are developing programs to work together with non-profits towards a greater purpose of giving back. By matching their firm's culture with the non-profit's culture and by igniting their staff's passion for philanthropy and outreach, these firms are positioning themselves positively with clients in the marketplace. Community relations, as one CEO recently put it, “is food for the soul of the organization.” No longer just an after-thought, firms are developing strategies for creating community connections, which can in turn boost their bottom line.

Join us for a live case study of leading AEC firms that have developed a culture of community engagement. Come prepared to share, laugh, connect and focus on what is truly important during this holiday season, and all year round.

Give Back: Food Drive
In the spirit of giving, we will be collecting items for The FreeStore Foodbank. If you would like to donate, please bring non-perishable food items. We will also be accepting monetary donations for the organization.

Celebrate: Holiday Party
A cash bar with your favorite beverages for purchase will be available. After the program, some will continue the holiday cheer at a neighborhood establishment. Details forthcoming...

Program Sponsor:

More about the speakers:

 
Melissa Lutz, FSMPS, CPSM
Principal/Director of Marketing at Champlin Architecture

Melissa Lutz is a Principal and the Director of Marketing at Champlin Architecture.  A member of SMPS since 1992, she was named a Fellow of the Society in 2010.  A Past-President of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter, Melissa was recently elected to the Chapter Delegate position on the Society’s Headquarters Board of Directors.  Melissa also serves as a board member of Greater Cincinnati Commercial Real Estate Women, and a member of the Advancement Committee for the Children’s Home of Cincinnati and the Arthritis Foundation.  Melissa is also involved with the Agenda 360 Committee of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Leadership Northern Kentucky and the Carnegie Arts & Education Center.  Melissa has recently presented at the SMPS Build Business Conference, the AIA Ohio Valley Regional Conference, SMPS Greater Cincinnati, SMPS Northeast Ohio and The University of Cincinnati’s College of Business and has written articles on business development and marketing for various publications.  Melissa was one of the Researchers and Authors for the SMPS Foundation’s recently-published book, A/E/C Business Development-The Decade Ahead.

Bethany Rustic Smith, CPSM
Marketing Manager, Ohio Region at Turner Construction Company

Bethany Rustic Smith is currently the Regional Marketing and Community Affairs Manager for Turner Construction Company. Bethany is a Past President of the local chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services and serves on the Programs Committee, as well as serving as the Outgoing Chairperson for the National Striving for Excellence committee and, currently serving as Incoming Chairperson for the National Certification Committee.  She also serves on the Local Advisory Council of South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council, is on the Steering Committee of the national Associated General Contractors Marketing Forum. Bethany also volunteers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, having been on the Board for 10 years, and serving as Chairperson for the Wineopener event for 4 years. She is a graduate of the Cincinnati USA Chamber We Lead Class 3, and currently sits on the We Lead Alumae Board. She has won numerous awards including being named to the 2013 Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 list.

Agenda
11:15 – 11:30 am       registration
11:30 –  12:00 pm      announcements and lunch served
12:00 – 12:30 pm       program
12:30 – 1:30 pm         networking & holiday cheer

Cash bar available. Cash is only accepted.
Prices: Beer: $3-$4, Wine: $6, Spirits: $6, Soda: $2

For any questions on this program or registration, please contact Jennifer Sebranek @ [email protected] or 513.241.8700.

Additional Program Sponsorships are available. Contact: Nikki Kelley @ [email protected].