February Program

Water Mains, Trains, and Automobiles - Winning Public Work

While private work may be down, there is plenty of public work in the San Diego pipeline! Come meet SANDAG, CalTrans, and the City of San Diego and hear about upcoming projects and what they look for in successful proposals and project teams.

Richard G. Chavez, P.E.
Principal Transporation Engineer
SANDAG

Ross Cather
Deputy District Director PPM
CalTrans

John Mendivil
Consultant Services Coordinator
City of San Diego

Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm (registration at 11:30 pm)
Members: $45
Non-members: $60
Walk-ins: $70
Location: DoubleTree Hotel Hazard Center
7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego 92108
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Annual Sponsor

For Sponsorship Information, contact Dave Sheldon (dave.sheldon@cecoconcrete.com)

It's coming...

Coronado Municipal Golf Course

More details to come.

SMPS Breakfast Educational Series - Session #2:
Creativity and Idea Generation:
How to Become a Creative Superhero

AGENDA
Leading firms navigate change by marketing themselves using fresh, innovative ideas. Unlike superheroes, creative ideas don’t just magically appear. Attendees can expect to learn how to develop a creative process to generate breakthrough ideas and “leap tall buildings in a single bound.” David Lecours, Creative Director of LecoursDesign and Marketing Coach, will share his expertise on creativity, offer case studies, and fun exercises to guide you in becoming a Creative Superhero.

DETAILS
Thursday, February 4th
7:45AM (check in) / Program 8–10 IS
Sundt Construction
1660 Hotel Circle North, Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92108
Continental Breakfast will be provided.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: David Lecours
David W. Lecours, Creative Director at LecoursDesign and author of The Marketing Voice blog, earned a BA in
International Relations from USC. He studied graphic design at UCLA but on game day, he definitely cheers for USC. He
worked in marketing at Reebok, Paramount Pictures and Bright Strategic Design before founding LecoursDesign, Inc. in 1996.
LecoursDesign (www.lecoursdesign.com) is a marketing and brand communications firm serving A/E/C firms. David served
on the Board of Directors for U.S. Green Building Council and Society for Marketing Professional Services, San Diego Chapters. David shares his passion for creativity by leading seminars, speaking professionally and offering personal coaching
(www.davidlecours.com). David is married and also loves surfing and practicing yoga in his hometown of Encinitas, CA.

Session #2 FLYER

REGISTRATION
Class size limited to 20 people
Session #2: Member Cost $50 / Non-member cost $65
Register For Session #2

FUTURE SESSIONS
#3 UCSD – Proposal Success Stories
#4 CRM/Marketing Database
#5 Cause Marketing - Partnering with Nonprofits To Strengthen Your Brand
#6 Developing Symbiotic Relationships at Work - The art of getting what you need by identifying and giving others what they want

Breakfast Educational Series FLYER

Questions? Contact Lisa Bittner (T) 619.696.5100 or (E) lbittner@cwdriver.com

SMPS has the perfect solution for the novice and accomplished speaker!

SMPS Go To Toastmasters

Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
8:00 - 9:00 am

Five reasons to check us out:
1. Guests always welcome
2. Dues are a bargain - less than $100/year
3. Minimal time commitment
4. Fun, encouraging environment - great networking
5. The competition is tough and only getting tougher -
be prepared for your next interview or presentation

Meeting location:
Winzler & Kelly
4180 Ruffin Road, Suite 115
San Diego, CA 92123

questions?
Sharon Singleton
sharon@ktua.com
619 294-4477, ext. 135

Save the Date!

SMPS Pacific Regional Conference
March 25 - 26, 2010
Hyatt Regency Sacramento, California
For more details visit www.smps-prc.org