In this issue
Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
- January 22nd – Personal Branding for Young Professionals
- January 27th – Empathetic Connections: Utilizing Emotional Intelligence to Forge Quality Relationships
- January 28th – 30th – SMPS Southern Regional Conference in San Antonio
- February 10th & 17th – CPSM Book Camp Recap led by Anne-Marie Funk, FSMPS, CPSM
- February 19th – City Leaders Panel in Tulsa, OK
- February 26th – Hard Hats and Hot Toddies Networking: Capitol Hill High School Hard Hat Tour
- March 12th – Spring Training - From the Playbook to the Field: Applying Principles of Influence to Marketing and Business Development with Holly Bolton and Barbara Shuck
- April 22nd – SMPS Oklahoma Earth Day Event
- October 2026 – Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
January Anniversaries
Archives
UPcoming Events
SINGO 80s Theme Member Appreciation Night – Tulsa
Break out the neon, leg warmers, and mixtape energy! SMPS Oklahoma is bringing SINGO (Sing-Along Bingo) to Tulsa for an 80s-themed member appreciation night.
Discover a District - Downtown Norman
See Downtown Norman with SMPS Oklahoma!
Amplify A|E|C
Three days. Endless connections. Learning with impact. After welcoming 850+ attendees in Columbus, Amplify A|E|C is gearing up for an even bigger experience in Las Vegas in 2026. Join us for the premier conference for A/E/C marketers, business developers,
Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
Join us as we kick off our first annual golf tournament in 2026!
Fall Training with Donna Corlew - Unmuted: Unlock Your Strengths, Share Your Story, Own Your Space
Get ready to go Unmuted — a lively, hands-on workshop that helps you unlock your strengths, turn up the volume on your story, and confidently own your space. Through practical tools, engaging activities, and plenty of collaboration, you’ll learn how to co
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
In-Kind SPonsor
January 2026 
Table Talks in Oklahoma City & Tulsa
Join us for a Table Talk on January 14th! This event offers a great opportunity for lunch networking, organized by the SMPS Oklahoma Chapter. Use this as an opportunity to ask your fellow SMPS Oklahoma peers about the upcoming Southern Regional Conference! Please note that participants are responsible for covering their own lunch costs.
Table Talk - TULSA
Table Talk - OKC
SMPS Southern Regional Conference
The SMPS Southern Regional Conference began in 2002. Each year, this annual event has occurred in participating chapter cities within the Southern Region, which includes the following six SMPS Chapters: Austin, TX; Houston, TX; North Texas; Oklahoma; San Antonio; and Southeast Louisiana. The 2026 SMPS Southern Regional Conference is an experience designed to meet the needs of today’s professionals. With 350 attendees, our conference planning committee is committed to curating a diverse lineup of speakers, along with content and opportunities for our members to learn and network.
SRC 2026 IS READY TO “UNIFY”
This year at SRC, we’re focusing on collective impact. No matter the size of a firm, success is built on strong, connected teams. Our theme, UNIFY, highlights how skills and knowledge can elevate not just performance but also empower teams to thrive together.
REGISTRATION
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2nd. Please purchase your tickets soon before they sell out!
HOTEL
This year’s conference will be held at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel, located at 111 E Pecan Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. The hotel is conveniently situated in vibrant downtown San Antonio off the Riverwalk, offering easy access to the city’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel is within 15 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT), making travel convenient for all attendees. Book you and your team’s hotel stay beginning in November! Learn more here.
Upcoming Panel!
Mark your calendars for our city leaders panel!
Join SMPS Oklahoma for an insightful discussion with city leaders about economic development and growth. 🏙️ This is your chance to learn about upcoming initiatives and the challenges shaping our communities. Don't miss out—more details coming soon!
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Spring Training
📣 Spring Training Alert! From the Playbook to the Field: Applying Principles of Influence to Marketing & Business Development
Mark your calendars now for our upcoming Spring Training for 2026! You won't want to miss this:
📅 March 12, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 BOLDT | 101 W. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK
Why do people make the decisions they do? And how can AEC marketers & business developers influence those decisions? Join Holly Bolton, FSMPS, CPSM, and Barbara Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM, for an interactive workshop that will transform the way you approach strategy, communication, and client engagement.
✅ Understand the neuropsychology of influence
✅ Apply behavioral economics to BD scenarios
✅ Explore actionable strategies for AEC marketing success
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Get Involved
Ready to dive into exciting opportunities and build meaningful connections? We’re on the hunt for volunteers to join our committees! Whether you’re interested in Sponsorship, Communications, or any of our other committees, we’d love to have you on board. Discover how you can make a difference and get involved here: https://smpsoklahoma.org/Committees
Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
SMPS Oklahoma is excited to announce our First Annual Golf Tournament – and we’re bringing the spirit of the season with us! Mark your 2026 calendars for Haunt the Holes, a Halloween-themed golf event in Stillwater, OK, filled with fun, networking, and a little friendly competition.
Whether you're swinging for a trophy, representing your firm, or just looking for a great day out with colleagues, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Costumes and creativity are encouraged as we bring together A/E/C professionals from across the state for a frightfully good time on the green.
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Details
Lakeside Memorial Golf Course
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out to Sponsorship Chair, Hannah Humphrey at: [email protected]
Event Recap
The SMPS Oklahoma awards program recognizes members for services to the chapter and excellence in the A/E/C industry. The program is intended to showcase the exceptional service member volunteers have given to the chapter over the past year (or more).
2025 Winners
- Rock of the Chapter (member for 5+ years): Kristi Warren
- Shining Star (member for less than 5 years): Hannah Humphrey
- Marketer of the Year (open to all members): Liz Cobb
- Committee Member of the Year (open to all committee members): Jessica Underwood
- Guiding Light Member (CPSM and member for 2+ years): Chris Rickman, FSMPS, CPSM
- Loyal Member of the Year (open to all members): Matt Janey
Congratulations to all of the winners on their well-deserved awards!
Read more about our Award Recipients
Check out photos from the event!
SMPS Online Learning
BOOST YOUR SKILLSET
SMPS members: Join us for our complimentary virtual Master More Learning Labs.
This educational series features timely topics presented by industry practitioners that can help you build skills to work smarter, advance your career, and build your firm’s business. This series is for SMPS members only.
Labs are recorded and available on-demand in the Learning Labs folder in the Marketing Resource Center on MySMPS, our members-only online community.
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