Attend one of our events to explore how other professional services firms are tackling the business challenges you and your colleagues face every day. You will return to the office with innovative solutions and fresh ideas your company can put to work immediately. Our programs are also a great way to network and make local, regional, and national A/E/C business contacts. For more information, please contact our Events Committee at [email protected]
Past Meetings
SMPS Summer 2026 Site Tour

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Duke University, Lilly Library
1348 Campus Dr.
Durham, NC 27708
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Join us for a special bonus summer site tour! We’ll go behind the scenes of the Duke University Lilly Library Renovation and Expansion—ambitious project reimagining Duke University’s first library and reinforcing its role at the heart of East Campus.
May Member Meet-Up

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Atlantic Gardening
5217 Atlantic Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Join us for an SMPS RT Meet Up - free to attend but please register at the link below!
Inside the Mind of the Owner: RFQ Etiquette - What Clients Really Expect

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
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Ready to grow your network and learn about new opportunities for the 2026-2027 year? Whether you're a seasoned professional, new to the A/E/C industry, or just looking to meet inspiring people, this is the event for you!
SMPS Spring 2026 Site Tour

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Midway Event Center
4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Join us for a tour of the new Midway Event Center—an exciting new food hall and event destination at the NC State Fairgrounds. This is a rare opportunity to see the project before it is completed ahead of the NC State Fair this fall!
Joint SERC Happy Hour with SMPS Research Triangle and SMPS Atlanta

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mermaid Winery
101 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
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Drop in for a casual happy hour with your fellow SMPS Research Triangle and Atlanta SERC registrants.
February Member Meet Up

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sugar Euphoria
606 N. Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
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How to Win a Project – From Relationship to RFP to Interview

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
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Where smart strategy, strong relationships, and standout delivery turn pursuits into wins.
Proposal Best Practices: How to Sell – Not Just Submit

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffman Engineers, Inc. Raleigh Office
701 Corporate Center Drive, Training Room on 1st Floor
RALEIGH, NC 27607
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This fast-paced, interactive workshop dives into what makes proposals compelling, compliant, and client focused.
We Love Our Sponsors!
Gain exposure to key potential business partners and decision makers through one of our dynamic sponsorship opportunities...