SMPS Oregon’s 2025 Summer Social The summer vibes were strong and connections were even stronger at our first annual Summer Social! Held on the tented patio at the Loft on 8th Avenue, the carnival-themed gathering brought together colleagues and friends for a night of great conversation, vi...

SMPS Oregon’s 2025 BBB Cornhole Tournament: Tossing Bags for a Great Cause This year’s SMPS Oregon Boards Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament and Fundraiser was one for the books! Held at 503 Distilling, the event brought together AEC professionals, friends, and community partners fo...

150 Attend SMPS Oregon's 2025 Market Mixer Our 2025 Market Mixer on April 15th was a great success! This year, we had 150 attendees, 14 markets, and 13 event sponsors. Held at AVENUE Portland on Grand, this event continued the long-standing tradition of bringing key representatives from active, l...

The 2024 Salary Survey results are in!  SMPS Oregon and SMPS Seattle conduct a Salary Survey every two years to assist professional services marketers in the Pacific Northwest region in comparing positions in the AEC industry.  The Salary Survey is more than numbers; it’s a tool fo...

Remembering SMPS Oregon Chapter Member Kristi Krueger With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected and profound loss of our friend and colleague, Kristi Krueger, who passed away on April 2, 2025. Kind, thoughtful, as well as smart and talented. Many of us knew Kristi from our conversations with her...

Goodbye, hard hats. Hello, safety helmets. Ah, hard hats. The stalwart defenders of countless noggins everywhere. Protection reigns supreme in a world where our brains are the most important tool. Hard hats are symbols of safety and professionalism across many industries and serve as an enduring ...

Building Bridges: SMPS Oregon 2025 Inclusive Partnership Mixer Event Recap  On March 11, 2025, SMPS Oregon held its fourth annual Inclusive Partnership Mixer, hosted by the SMPS JEDI Committee. Located at the US Bancorp Tower in downtown Portland, industry professionals gathered for an ...

SMPS Oregon Education Committee Event Recap Connecting Teams: Communication and Management in Decentralized Workplaces Thank you to those who joined SMPS Oregon for our virtual panel discussion focused on enhancing internal communication within decentralized and hybrid teams. This event was desi...

In the fast-paced world of construction, it’s not just about building structures; it’s about building trust, reputation, and a brand that stands out.  Buzztag specializes in helping construction companies showcase their brand in ways that resonate with both their employees and th...

Every year, the SMPS Oregon board selects a local nonprofit organization to support with a donation. For our 2023-2024 programming year, we are incredibly excited to announce a $1,500 donation to In4All! Our donation will help contribute to In4All's STEM Connect education of 4th and 5th graders as...