Time and location: MAS meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at the Red Lion Inn at the Park located at 303 W. Northriver Drive in Spokane.

Cost: The cost is $20 for MAS members and $30 for non-members. Reservation deadline is the Tuesday prior to the meeting.

Memberships and meeting attendance: For membership information or to make a reservation, contact MAS Vice President April Smith at (509) 363-3125 or MAS President Julie Culver at (509) 343-6968.

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Technology Hot Topic - Building Information Modeling (BIM)

One of the hottest topics in the design and construction world is the use of a technology known as Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle using three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to decrease wasted time and resources in building design and construction. This process produces the BIM, which encompasses building geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components.

BIM allows design teams to create virtual reality buildings, producing a model to relay information in three dimensions. This is a substantial shift from the traditional computer aided drafting method of drawing with vector file based lines that combine to represent objects.

It is anticipated by proponents that BIM can be utilized to bridge the information loss associated with handing a project from design team, to construction team and to building owner/operator. By going through this process, each group can add and reference back to all information they acquire during their period of contribution to the BIM model. BIM design method is currently young in its development. BIM capabilities are being offered by several technology providers such as Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Graphisoft and others.

We invite you to join us in listening to Greg Routh and Seth Wilson from Coffman Engineers, and Michael Patrick from INTEGRUS Architecture present a general overview on where BIM is in the industry, how it is being utilized, and other Revit® software packages including Revit® Architecture building, Revit® Structure, and Revit® MEP. Our speakers bios are listed below.

Greg Routh, CAD/BIM Manager, Coffman Engineers

Greg brings 25 years experience in mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing and piping systems for commercial, healthcare, retail and industrial facilities. Along with his design responsibilities, Greg also serves as a CAD manager and most recently, BIM manager. Greg has 20 years experience with CAD software including Intergraph, Microstation, AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP. Greg is currently involved with implementing and training of Revit company wide. Greg currently sits on the Seattle Revit Users Group board of directors representing the MEP community.

Seth P. Wilson, Structural Designer III, Coffman Engineers
Seth has over ten years of structural CAD design. He has worked on large and small projects. His experience include: wood framed structures, pre-engineered metal building foundations, multi-level concrete structures, masonry structure design, steel frame structures, precast concrete shop drawings, industrial structural work including: stairs, ladders, platforms, catwalks, crane runways, steel framing, foundations, trenches, pits, etc., and industrial mechanical projects. He is also skilled in other applications such as, Microsoft, Enercalc, Microstation, Solid Works, Revit Structure and AutoCAD. Seth has strong communication and leadership skills, which translate into solid project management skills.  Seth has recently gone through Revit training and has worked on multiple projects using Revit Structure, some of which had other project team members using Revit software.

Michael Patrick, CAD/BIM Technician, INTEGRUS Architecture, P.S.
Michael is a CAD/BIM Technician for INTEGRUS Architecture, P.S., a highly diversified and comprehensive full service professional services firm providing full Architectural, Structural, and Interior Design services for K-12, higher education, criminal justice, civic, and commercial clients throughout the world. With over 12 years of drafting experience, Michael has worked in multiple disciplines including architectural, structural, civil and aviation.  He is considered an expert with Revit Architecture, ArchiCAD and CATIA as well as AutoCAD. Michael is currently a participant in the group that is standardizing Revit within INTEGRUS as well as assisting users with family creation, design and quality control. Michael is an active member with the Spokane Revit Users Group and regularly helps to facilitate their bi-monthly meetings.

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Contact April Smith at 509-363-3125 or asmith@geoengineers.com with any questions.

MAS Summer Social

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Contact April Smith at 509-363-3125 or asmith@geoengineers.com with any questions.

Leadership Today

Anne E. Kirkpatrick, Chief of Police

Spokane Police Department - Biography

Anne Kirkpatrick was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Her law enforcement career spans 25 years and five police departments. In three of the five agencies she has been the Chief of Police.

In 1982, Anne began her law enforcement career on the Memphis Police Department. In 1987, she moved to the State of Washington, where she joined the Redmond Police Department. In 1996, Anne became the Chief of Police in the small college town of Ellensburg, Washington and in 2001 she became the Chief of Police of Federal Way, Washington, which is a suburb of Seattle.

On September 11, 2006, Anne became the Chief of Police of Spokane, Washington. The Spokane Police Department is comprised of 413 employees. Spokane is the regional hub of the Inland Northwest and boasts being the City that hosted the 2007 US Figure Skating Championships and the NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Anne has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, a Master's Degree in Counseling, post-graduate work in Counseling/Pyschology, a Law Degree and she is a licensed attorney in the State of Washington.

She is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI's Law Enforcement Executive Development School, and the former President of the Washington State Chapter of FBI National Academy Association.

On July 10th, she will be providing a presentation on"Leadership." We hope you can join us for this fantastic presentation! 

Contact April Smith at (509) 363-3125 or asmith@geoengineers.com with any questions.

Conflict and Conflict Management

Work without conflict is a hobby, according to Malcomb Forbes.  As long as conflict exists you might as well learn how to address it, for your sake and others!  On Thursday, June 12, spend an hour learning about: 

• Uses and Abuses of Conflict

• Causes of Conflict and How to Manage Them

• You in Conflict and How to Manage

• Others in Conflict and Tips for Moving Forward

• Misunderstanding or Disagreement?

• Conflict Styles – What to Use When

Marketing Associates of Spokane is pleased to welcome Lunell Haught, PhD, CMC, who will address the subject of Conflict and Conflict Management and give specific recommendations on situations you may find yourself dealing with.  To share with her a story or situation that you would like to have her input on you can e-mail Lunell directly at Lunell@Haughtstrategies.com

Lunell works with people in organizations to improve their effectiveness and enjoyment.  Her use of a practical, straightforward approach has helped earn her the certification of Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a credential one percent of the management consultants in the country have attained.  She is a conflict management specialist and teaches that subject, Organizational Theory and Human Resources at Gonzaga University’s Masters in Organizational Leadership program. 

She has published articles in national periodicals and her work is included in “Stories Trainers Tell” Lunell has presented at conferences including Hawaii’s Conference on Performance Excellence, Washington State’s Public Quality Conference, National Association for Community Leadership, National Association for Quality and Participation (AQP), and the American Planning Association (APA).         

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Greater Spokane Incorporated - Recent and Future Developments

Marketing Associates of Spokane proudly welcomes Jeff Severs to speak at our May 8, 2008 meeting.  Mr. Severs, Chief Operating Officer of Greater Spokane, Inc. will discuss these and other important topics:

• Update and feedback from recent trip to Washington DC
• Key topics / issues / activities of Greater Spokane Incorporated (current and future)
• Upcoming business opportunities and the impact they will have on local firms
• Spokane growth and trends

Greater Spokane Incorporated is a 30-person organization whose mission is to accelerate economic prosperity for the greater Spokane region.  Mr. Severs assists with all aspects of the organization, but his specific focus is in leading economic development and public policy efforts.  Prior to his current role with Greater Spokane Incorporated, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of SprayCool, a company recognized by many organizations for its significant revenue growth.

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Building Relationships and Revenues - Full Day Seminar

Networking, Building Relationships, & Retaining Client Loyalty
Morning Seminar:  8:00 am – 11:30 am

Networking to meet new prospects is the crucial first step to winning new work.  Building solid business relationships that turn new clients into loyal business partners is the key to lasting success.  This workshop will provide you with the networking tips as well as guidelines for how to develop bonds that form lasting, satisfying and profitable relationships.  Topics include:

• Initiating and Maintaining Contact
• Staying in Touch
• Relationship Marketing
• Building Trust / Building Loyalty
• Assessing Client Satisfaction
• Key Account Management

Motivating Technical Staff to Market
Afternoon Seminar:  12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Technical staff know how to provide technical services to clients.  They may not be as familiar with the marketing and business development process necessary to find new clients.  Service marketing requires total firm commitment, and developing a marketing culture among technical staff and encouraging and empowering technical staff to market is key in the current economy.  This seminar will discuss techniques and approaches that enable technical staff to embrace marketing and approach business development with confidence.  Topics include:

• Why Technical Staff Don't Market
• Marketing Skill-Building
• Overcoming Challenges to Motivating Technical Staff to Market
• The Marketing Technical Connection

Prices
$75 Member and $85 Non Member for 1/2 Day
$135 Member and $145 Non Member for Full Day
$120 Member and $135 Non Member for Pre-Pay by April 3rd

Lunch included in all packages
 
Schedule
Check-In:  7:30 am
Morning Seminar:  8:00 am – 11:30 am
Lunch:  11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Seminar:  12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

*Lunch is included with all seminar packages.

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

MAS Vegas Night 2008

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Higher Education Client Panel Discussion

HIGHER EDUCATION CLIENT PANEL DISCUSSION

Please join the Marketing Associates of Spokane on Thursday, March 13 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park for a unique opportunity for architects, engineers and contractors to meet with three of the area’s most influential university representatives. 

Distinguished panel members include:

Washington State University
Robert (Rob) F. Corcoran, P.E.
Executive Director Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Services
Facilities Operations

Eastern Washington University
Shawn King
Associate Vice President for Facilities and Planning

Central Washington University
Bill Yarwood
Director, Facilities Planning and Construction
Facilities Management Department

Topics of discussion will include:

• Upcoming Projects
• Design and Construction Trends
• Selection Processes and Strategies
• Tips for Working with Higher Ed Institutions

A question and answer period will follow the panel discussion.

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Credibility and Likeability in Your Interview Presentation

If you are competing in the professional services arena, it is not enough to be technically capable.  While your credibility must come across with undeniable certainty, that alone is not enough.  Your prospective client wants to like you.  So how do you convey likeability within the constraints of an interview presentation?

The January Marketing Associates of Spokane luncheon will feature a presentation focus on ways you can convey credibility and likeability.   Michael Lovas and Pam Holloway, owners of the training and consulting firm About People, will share their knowledge and expertise on the subject.  About People works with organizations throughout the United States on the psychology of attracting, connecting and engaging customers and stakeholders. 

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

MAS Holiday Party & Ornament Silent Auction

Marketing Associates of Spokane invites you to attend their annual holiday party from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.  All members and non-members and their guests are cordially invited to come and celebrate the season and network with other professionals. Lydig Construction is hosting and sponsoring the holiday party.  Lydig's office is located at 11001 E. Montgomery Avenue.

Please bring one or more hand-made tree ornaments for our third annual silent auction.  All proceeds will be donated to Toys 4 Tots. Ornaments can also be dropped off prior to the party at Lydig Construction or at Northwest Mechanical Engineering located at 1010 N. Washington Street. 

For membership information, questions, or to donate an ornament(s) contact MAS Vice President Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or email jculver@nwme.net.  Reservations are not required, but are requested by 11 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2007.

To view the party invitation click here.

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Sustainable Design and the Importance of Post Occupancy Evaluations

The November 2007 meeting of the Marketing Associates of Spokane will feature a presentation by Laura Curry, Creative Director of Research and Consumer Insight at Mithun Architects + Designers + Planners of Seattle, Washington. The presentation will focus on Sustainable Design and the importance of Post Occupancy Evaluations. Attendees will learn how this element of sustainable design relates to marketing in architecture, engineering and construction firms today and what can be expected in the near future.

Laura Curry has 20 years of experience performing cultural audits for developers, arts organizations, design agencies and municipalities. Prior positions include the Manager of Business Development at NBBJ and Manager of Annual Giving with the Seattle Opera. Ms. Curry has lectured on sustainability in retail design, as well as arts and contemporary culture. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts Administration from the United States International University.

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Spokane Valley - Now and in the Future

Overview:  Join us on Thursday, October 11th as Rustin Hall, Board Chair and Eldonna Shaw, CEO for the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce share details about the GSVCC’s vision and mission.  They will also provide insight into issues affecting the Spokane Valley region including the Sprague / Appleway Revitalization plan, tourism, transportation and education.

Bio:  Rustin Hall, Principal with ALSC Architects, is the current Board Chair of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Rustin took over the position as of September 1st, 2007 after spending the previous year as the Chair of the GSVCC Government Affairs Committee.

As the Board Chair, Rustin runs the monthly GSVCC Board meetings, the monthly Executive Committee meetings and also attends the Greater Spokane Incorporated monthly Board Meetings as an Ex-Officio.

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Creating Satisfied Customers - What's Your Customer Service Plan?

TITLE: Creating Satisfied Customers – What’s Your Customer Service Plan?

OVERVIEW: When customers are satisfied with your products and services they become loyal customers.  Customer Satisfaction equals repeat customers and business.  This will be a discussion focused on the role of good Customer Service in creating satisfied customers.  We explore the basics of a Customer Service plan and what to consider during each of the customer’s buying phase - the pre-sales, sales, and the post-sales phases.   

BIO:  Mr. Yates has over thirty years of strategic business planning and management experience. Our team has expertise in Marketing, Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service with large, medium, and small companies in a variety of industry focus. We have developed Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer strategies that targeted domestic and international customers, for such companies as Cisco Systems, Inc., Seiscor Technologies, Inc (A Division of Raytheon Corporation), and Pacific Bell (now a part of AT&T).

Don Yates, the Principle Consultant and Managing Partner at DA Yates & Associates, has a long career in the High Tech and Telecommunications industries, and has held senior management positions in Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and Business Development. His expertise ranges from developing strategic business plans and strategies for products, services, programs, and companies that successfully targeted markets, to Customer Support service programs that increased Customer Satisfaction.

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

Downtown Spokane - Laying Foundations for a Prosperous Future

Contact Julie Culver at (509) 343-6963 or jculver@nwme.net with any questions.

2007 Summer Social

The MAS Summer Social will take the place of our July meeting. Please notice the summer social will be on July 27th, not our regular meeting time.

Directions:
East on I-90 from Downtown
Take the PINES ROAD / WA-27 S exit- EXIT 289
Turn LEFT onto WA-27 / N PINES RD
Turn RIGHT onto E TRENT AVE / WA-290 E
Keep RIGHT at the fork to continue on E TRENT AVE / WA-290 E (Crossing into IDAHO).
E TRENT AVE / WA-290 E becomes ID-53
End at 26433 W Highway 53
Hauser, ID 83854-4592, US
 

Contact Marty Orchard at (509) 534-0451 or morchard@lydig.com with any questions.

101 Financial Presentation on A/E/C Fees, Costs and Budgets

The topic of the meeting is “A 101 Financial Presentation on A/E/C Fees, Costs and Budgets,” with guest speakers Jim Harakas, senior principal at GeoEngineers, and Karl Kolb, principal at Coffman Engineers.

Please join us as they cover these topics:

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or White@coffman.com with any questions.

Using Golf in Business - Full Day Seminar

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How well are you communicating with your clients? How can you build a client relationship outside of your workspace in places such as the golf course?

First, let’s survey where you are at in the following categories:

1. I can't stand golf, don't play and I don't intend to—but I’m interested in learning enough about the game to be able to converse with current or potential clients and colleagues.

2. I golf, but I am a new or a novice golfer and I want to leverage golf for business gain—interested in learning about the possibilities.

3. I golf, but haven't leveraged the game for business gain—interested in learning how to begin.

4. I golf, well and leverage golf for business gain—but I am interested in learning more. If you fall under any of these categories, you don’t want to miss the Marketing Associates of Spokane April Seminar!!

We are flying in Hilary Bruggen Fordwich, an internationally renowned expert on business development, strategic relationship building, and client relationship management for professionals in service organizations and knowledge-based industries. A 9-handicap golfer, she also lectures and helped design the curriculum for the University of Maryland’s Golf for Business and Life program, a new PGA-sponsored three-credit course offered to graduate business students.

By Jahi Chikwendiu -- The Washington Post Photo

Hilary, President of Strelmark Business Development Consultants, out of Washington, D.C. offers a benefit to all participants from each of these four categories through an innovative, strategic relationship approach.

She will be speaking about two topics that will apply to your everyday business development efforts:

Business Golf 101
Golf is one of the most powerful business development and career advancing tools, yet many professionals still fail to recognize its value. This presentation highlights the latest business research with anecdotes that underscore the power of golf in leveling the playing field, moving up the ladder, bidding on projects, bringing in new business, and creating alliances to deepen existing client relationships. Participants will gain conversational fluency and a basic understanding of the game's history, rules, and language, including the most important etiquette tips from cell phone usage to the number one way to gain likeability on the golf course. Also addressed are common questions such as, "At what level do I have to play in order to participate in business golf?"

The Golden Rules: Avoiding Business Golf Blunders
Unlike any other sport, golf provides an unparalleled opportunity to establish trust with prospects, clients, and colleagues. Indeed, it has become the sport of choice for many Fortune 500 executives. Yet business golf can actually be detrimental if not properly planned and played. Geared to those who want to better leverage their golf game for business gain, Bruggen sets forth her popular "business golf blunders to avoid," such as taking the wrong approach, poor planning from strategy to the smallest details, playing over your head, appearance malfunctions, winning the game but losing the client, and missing the critical cues about when to (and when not to!) bring up business.

Check in: 7:00 a.m.
Morning Seminar (Business Golf 101): 7:30 a.m. to11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Seminar (Avoiding Business Golf Blunders): 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Healthcare Panel

Please join us for the MAS healthcare panel discussion April 12.

The topic of discussion will be about the current status of the healthcare industry, future predictions, trends, issues, facility growth, and many others.

The panel members include:

Mike Kelly, Sacred Heart Medical Center, Director of Facilities

Don Soltman, Kootenai Medical Center, Vice President Ancillary/Support Services

Scott Somers, OMS, Architect

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Vegas Night!

Come join us on March 9th for our second annual Vegas Night!

What to Bring: Poker Face
What to Wear: Mobster (Classic or Sopranos) or Tourist (Sorry, lost your College Fund or Sorry, lost your Inheritance!)

There will be refreshments and hors d’ouvres, raffle prizes, various poker games and it’s all free. MAS members bring a guest, hope to see you there!  RSVP to this email.

Viva MAS Vegas!

Contact Marty Orchard at 509-534-0451 or morchard@lydig.com with any questions.

Coffee and Contacts

Marilee Wallace is the quintessential marketing and networking representative for the small business.  As Director of Marketing and Sales for the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, she has assisted hundreds of businesses understand the value of marketing collaboration and the ‘art’ of networking.

Born and raised in Spokane, Marilee moved to Coeur d’Alene in her early twenties and founded a small and successful software company.  In the late 90’s she sold her company and took her passion and understanding of ‘entrepreneurship’ to the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce.  Here she has helped develop the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce into becoming the second largest Chamber of Commerce in the state of Idaho and considered to be one of the most dynamic Chambers in the Northwest.  Presenting every second Tuesday of month at the Chamber’s Upbeat Breakfast, Marilee is also the brains behind ‘Coffee and Contacts’ a successful and distinctive marketing and networking forum held every quarter.

Marilee lives in Coeur d’Alene with her loving husband, gorgeous golden retriever and unfettered cat.

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

"Connection starts with Credibility"

The title of his presentation is: "Connection starts with Credibility" and addresses the topics of self promotion/public speaking/credibility.

In 1983, doctors told Rich that by thirty he'd be in a wheelchair if he didn't slow down and prepare for a life behind a desk. Determined to live on his own terms, he almost proved the doctors right. At 37, after a full life of sports, outside sales, and speaking, Rich woke up unable to walk. Undeterred, on April 25, 2006, he underwent elective amputation below the left knee, and is back on his feet sharing his message of determination and hope with the world.

Rich has experienced tremendous successes and overcome crushing setbacks. Drawing from all areas of his life to share how to recognize and avoid the pitfalls we all come across, he also motivates audiences to see the success we've all experienced, but often are unable to acknowledge and celebrate.

Rich brings humor, insight, and inspiration to his audiences, whether he is speaking on personal motivation and goal setting, the intricacies of sales and customer service, self-promotion and marketing, family dynamics, or coaching speakers of every type.

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Mike Urso, SIRTI

Mike Urso is a consummate marketing professional for Sirti and is a perfect speaker to communicate the Sirti story, while emphasizing the importance of Sirti’s role in their client’s marketing and business development process. Mike will answer questions regarding how Sirti places new businesses in the community, and if they assist them in locating A/E/C firms and suppliers for tenant improvements, new spaces, office supplies etc. http://www.sirti.org/

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

MAS Holiday Party and Ornament Auction

The Marketing Associates of Spokane invites you to attend an annual holiday party from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 5, 2006 at Coffman Engineers. All members and non-members are cordially invited to network with other professionals in the engineers, architects and construction industry.

Please bring hand-made tree ornaments for our second annual silent auction.  All proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization. Coffman Engineers is hosting and sponsoring the holiday party and is located at 10 N. Post, Suite 500.

For membership information, or to donate an ornament(s) contact MAS Vice President Leslie White at (509) 328-2994 Ext. 703 or email white@coffman.com. Reservations are not required but are requested by 11 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2006.

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Branding. Beyond Your Logo.

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Marketing 101

"Marketing 101"

Marketing Associates of Spokane (MAS) has invited Carla Thompson from Designed2Win to conduct a one day seminar on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the Red Lion River Inn. In her seminar, Thompson will provide tools to promote marketing and management success inprofessional service firms.

Seminar Overview
October 12, 2006

7:00 a.m.
Check-in (Coffee and Pastries provided) Morning Session: Writing and Managing Winning Proposals

7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Go / No Go Decisions Client and Competitor Reconnaissance Developing Sales Themes and Messaging What Clients Want Formatting and Packaging
Class Critique of Proposals and SOQs (Bring one to share!)

11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Buffet Lunch & Roundtable Discussion: Share your best proposal war story

Afternoon Session Begins: Presentation Strategies and Structure

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Developing a Strategy and Them: Environmental Factors, Coaching the Presentation Team, Using Videotape, Debriefing the Client, Presentations you won’t believe!

Costs*                                     Pre-Pay(by Oct. 2)        At the Door
Member Full Day -                    $100                              $125
Non-member Full Day -           $125                             $150
Member Half Day -                    $70                                $90
Non-member Half Day -          $90                                $110

* lunch included in full and half day sessions

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

“Creating Professional Websites that are Visually Appealing and Functional for your Target Audience.”

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Five Principals of Teamwork and Leadership

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Career Mobility/Development

Contact Leslie White at 509-328-2994 or white@coffman.com with any questions.

Kendall Yards Development

As the City of Spokane evolves, the future holds exciting opportunities to further connect key attributes in the formation of a cohesive, progressive, great western city. Herein lies the broadening vision for the downtown of Spokane…as seen through the eyes of Marshall Chesrown.   Formerly known as the Summit Property, Chesrown’s vision began to unfold after the acquisition of the property last year. Directly connected to downtown by iconic bridges spanning the Spokane River, Kendall Yards presents a fresh new urban living experience that extends and animates Spokane’s unique sense of place.  Tom Reese, Project Manager for the Kendall Yards development, will be speaking at the June 8th, MAS meeting to discuss the latest happenings with the Kendall Yards project.

Contact Jane Nieborsky at (509) 922-7897 x-200 or jane.nieborsky@casne.com with any questions.

You're Going Out Like That?

Klundt Hosmer will present on the importance of improving your firm's marketing materials ... and simple, low-cost ways to do that.  Using examples of their firm's work with regional construction, architectural, and engineering firms, they will take us through an interactive seminar focusing on the improvement of three essential marketing collateral items:

• Web Sites
• Proposals
• Direct Mail

Attendees are invited to bring samples of their own firm's efforts for discussion on the "design look", not content.  Klundt Hosmer will share ways that our members can develop and manage well-designed marketing materials in-house.

Please join us on Thursday, May 11th from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park.  The cost is $15 for MAS members and $25 for non-members.  A buffet lunch is included.

Contact Jane Nieborsky at (509) 922-7897 or jane.nieborsky@casne.com with any questions.