SMPS Houston Professional Development | Etiquette Every Professional Should Know

August 30, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Kimley-Horn
11700 Katy Freeway (Training Room on First Floor)
Houston, TX 77079
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****Regular registration is now closed. You can attend as a walk-in; however, we cannot guarantee a lunch due to offsite catering. Please bring a screenshot or printed copy of your confirmation if registering past the rsvp deadline below.
Whether you are attending a networking lunch event or a client lunch meeting, it’s important that you are able to demonstrate good table manners and know how to get the most out of the event. This hands-on session will walk you through all of the components of a lunch event, from choosing the best seat to making small talk to understanding the multiple pieces of silverware on the table. This is a fun, interactive session that will give you the confidence to navigate a large lunch event as well as tips and tricks for successful one-on-one business luncheons.
Attendees will experience and learn the following:
• Pre-meal networking tips
• Navigating the place setting
• Making small talk and general table etiquette
• Tips for small audience business luncheons
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:
Maggie Seay, CPSM
CEO, Emerald Fox Marketing & Consulting
Maggie Seay, CPSM is the CEO at Emerald Fox Marketing & Consulting, a marketing group dedicated to helping A/E/C firms look, think, and act their best. With more than 15 years in the industry, Maggie has collaborated with architects, engineers and contractors to help them create a positive change for their companies through strategic planning, business development advising, marketing, skill training and coaching. She is a Past President of the San Antonio SMPS Chapter, the recipient of the 2012 SMPS Marketer of the Year Award, and provides extensive professional development training to the A/E/C industry.
Audra Allen
CMO, Emerald Fox Marketing & Consulting
Audra Allen, CMO at Emerald Fox Marketing, has worked with professional services firms her entire career, with a special focus on the AEC industry. She comes from a background of working with technical professionals, including architects, engineers, project managers, and even accountants, to help them get noticed and stand out through effective branding, design, strategy, and training. Audra is a Past President of the San Antonio SMPS Chapter President and has served in multiple capacities for the chapter throughout her AEC career.
Please RSVP by Monday 8/28 at 5 PM! No fault cancellation 48 hours in advance in writing to [email protected]. We will accept Walk In registrations depending on availability of space, however, lunch cannot be guaranteed for late or Walk In registrants due to off-site catering.
Tickets
$45.00 Member of SMPS Houston
$45.00 Member of another SMPS Chapter OR a Group of Three or More from the same firm (price per person)
$65.00 Not a member of SMPS