Please Note: In order to provide our members with the highest quality programs and events, it is necessary to have accurate attendance numbers when scheduling speakers and securing venues. For this reason, no refunds are offered for cancellations, including if the event is rescheduled. However, you may send an alternate to the event at no additional charge. Reach out to us at [email protected] for name changes or questions.

 

Past Meetings

Informal Holiday Happy Hour

 

December 11, 2025

 

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

 

Atwater Brewery & Tap House
237 Jos Campau
Detroit, MI 48207
https://www.tilray.com/brands/atwater-brewery/

Networking & Happy Hour 5-7pm

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Watch Party: Why People Aren't Doing What You Want Them to Do... and what you can do about it

 

December 10, 2025

 

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

 

Ruby + Associates, a Degenkolb Company
30300 Telegraph Rd #400
Bingham Farms, MI 48025

This webinar is filled with surprising and thought-provoking insights into why non-compliant behavior occurs, along with practical strategies to achieve the desired behaviors within your organization.

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How to Become a CPSM: Informational Session and Study Group Kick-off

 

December 04, 2025

 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Virtual via Teams

Join SMPS SE Michigan for an informational session on how to become a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)!

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Strategic Planning with Holly Bolton & Craig Galati

 

November 12, 2025

 

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 

Red Run Golf Club
2036 Rochester Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
https://www.redrungolfclub.com/

Strategic Planning for AEC: Ask Better Questions, Build Stronger Plans

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SMPS/ACEC Seller-Doer Workshop 2025: Relationship-Based Negotiations Part 2

 

October 23, 2025

 

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

MSU Federal Credit Union HQ2, Community Room
3899 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
https://www.msufcu.org/

Back by demand and sharper than ever—Dan Oblinger returns to challenge your mind and elevate your AEC negotiation game through immersive, interactive brain games!

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MARKITECT 2025

 

October 01, 2025

 

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

Barton Malow Company
26500 American Drive
Southfield, MI 48034
https://www.bartonmalow.com/

Explore and leverage your curiosity

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Cards & Connections

 

September 11, 2025

 

4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

 

The Yard
1375 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
https://www.theyardatcorktown.com/

Start the 2025 SMPS Southeast Michigan programming year with a lively networking event! Cards & Connections brings together relaxed conversation and a playful poker run, giving you a fun way to meet and mingle with the incoming Board members.

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IFMA SE Michigan 2025: Annual Diamond Jack Boat Cruise

 

August 12, 2025

 

5:45 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Stroh's River Place Dock (nearest address Andrews on the Corner)
201 Joseph Campau
Detroit, MI 48207
https://diamondjack.com/

The annual IFMA Detroit Riverboat Cruise

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A Taste of SMPS Southeast Michigan

 

June 11, 2025

 

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

Pops For Italian
280 W. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
https://www.popsforitalian.com/

Learn more about our committees and ways you can get more involved

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Magic Marketing Awards Celebration

 

June 03, 2025

 

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Great Lakes Culinary Center
24101 W Nine Mile
Southfield, MI 48033
http://www.glculinarycenter.com/

Discover the Best of Marketing Excellence!

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Building the Impossible with Beth Paretta: Paving the Road to the Indy 500

 

May 22, 2025

 

7:45 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Henry Ford Museum - Lovett Hall
20900 Oakwood
Dearborn, MI 48124

Event Hosted by CREW Detroit

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Why Marketing "Mattars": Winning Over Leadership with Real ROI

 

May 15, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

 

TechTown Detroit - Medium Conference Room
440 Burroughs St.
Detroit, MI 48202
http://www.techtowndetroit.org

Proven strategies to win over leadership and drive results

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New Member Happy Hour - April 24th!

 

April 24, 2025

 

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

Detroit Fleat
1820 E. 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
https://detroitfleat.com/

Network with other members of SMPS Southeast Michigan!

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Mastering the Customer Experience: From Brand Promise to Delivery

 

March 27, 2025

 

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

 

NBS Commercial Interiors
2595 Bellingham
Troy, MI 48083
https://www.yournbs.com/

Create memorable and impactful customer experiences

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Informal Happy Hour

 

March 13, 2025

 

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

O'Tooles
205 5th Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
https://otoolespubs.com/

Networking with your Chapter Members!

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SMPS Southeast Michigan 2024 Sponsor Appreciation Celebration

 

February 26, 2025

 

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

The Roxy
401 Walnut Blvd
Rochester, MI 48307
https://theroxyrochester.com/

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

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Media Savvy & Crisis Ready: Building Relationships and Managing the Message

 

February 05, 2025

 

8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Roncelli
6471 Metro Parkway
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
https://roncelli-inc.com/

Sharpen your public relations and media skills

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CoreNet Michigan 2025 Economic Forecast

 

January 14, 2025

 

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

 

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr. W.
Detroit, MI 48243

Learn what's in store for our industry in 2025!

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