smpsnashville

Music City Center Site Tour

2012-05-08T14:06:38Z

Tucked in downtown Nashville and reflecting the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, one of the largest construction projects in recent history is being completed. The May meeting for SMPS will give members a behind-the-scenes tour of the project, months before the facility is slated to open.

The construction of the new Music City Center is playing a major role in Nashville’s infrastructure and economy by providing jobs for local individuals and business opportunities for local companies. To date, more than 415 local vendors, contractors, and service providers have received work through the project.

Due to the constraints of the site, this is a MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT and is limited to the FIRST 40 ATTENDEES. As this is a construction site, the individuals on the tour are required to wear hard sole shoes, preferably work boots, and normal jobsite attire (i.e. no high heels, skirts, and sleeveless shirts). Personal Protective Equipment for the tour can be provided (hard hats, safety glasses, and vests), but individuals are encouraged to bring their own.

Following the tour, we are inviting all members and non-members to a social/networking event at Past Perfect in downtown Nashville, located at 122 3rd Avenue South, beginning at 4:00 pm. Appetizers and two drink tickets will be provided.

SMPS Members-Only Tour:

WHEN

Monday, May 21, 3:00 pm

WHERE

Details on parking and where to meet will be provided to members after they register.

Event Registration for SMPS Members, which includes Social/Networking Event:

SMPS Members – $20.00

Social/Networking Event, Open to Non-Members and SMPS Affiliates:

WHERE

Past Perfect, 122 3rd Ave. South

WHEN

4:00 pm

Affiliates – $25.00

Non-Members – $35.00

When

Monday, May 21, 2012
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sustainability: A Client’s Perspective

2012-04-02T20:19:02Z

Tim Bent, Director, Environmental Affairs for Bridgestone Americas, will share why Bridgestone strives for sustainability in every project they undertake, what has worked for them and lessons learned.

WHEN
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

This is a breakfast meeting. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER TIME

WHERE
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
615-862-5160

Government, Small Businesses and You!

2012-03-05T20:30:57Z

Government-funded projects often require a small business partnership, whether a federal, state or local agency. Hear from small business liaisons with these organizations at the March SMPS membership luncheon. This will be a great networking opportunity for small and large businesses alike.

Roy Rossignol, Chief, Small Business Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District

Michelle A. Lane, Program Director
Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (BAO)

Sheila Simpson, Program Director
Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (GODBE)

When
Monday, March 19, 2012
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
615-862-5160

Leading Nashvillians to Water

2012-02-06T18:51:46Z

Over the next decade and beyond, Metro must spend as much as $1.5 billion to comply with an Environmental Protection Agency-mandated upgrade to its sewer system just to become compliant with state and federal guidelines.

Ron Taylor, Project Manager
Metro Water Services’ Clean Water Program

Get Ready to Get Down in Crown Town

2012-01-09T21:12:35Z

The Southeastern Regional Conference Committee is happy to announce that session topics and speakers have been posted on the website.

Famous for educational opportunities, the SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference will undoubtedly live up to your expectations. Covering the hottest topics, you’ll go home prepared to jump start your company’s marketing program and your career. Now is the time to review the topics – click on full schedule for details.

The EARLY BIRD SPECIAL saves members $100 (early-bird member rate is $445) if you register before February 18th – so register TODAY!

Other items to note:
+ Great opportunities for sponsors or exhibitors!
+ Huge networking opportunities, including the Thursday Night Social – which is open to the A/E/C industry.
+ Don’t forget to reserve your room at the Charlotte Marriott City Center.

Visit the Southeastern Regional Conference Website for more information!

For the most up-to-date information, please connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook!

Clients Talk Back: Healthcare Edition

2011-12-22T15:24:44Z

Healthcare projects are some of the most complex in the industry, and they’re happening right here in middle Tennessee. This is a rare opportunity to hear from healthcare clients in person at our next SMPS membership luncheon.

Panelists will include:

J. Cyril Stewart, AIA
Director – Facility Planning
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Gordon Carlisle
VP, Facilities, Design & Construction
Community Health Systems

Exley Hill
President
American Health Facilities Development

The event will take place Monday, January 23rd, 2012 from 11am to 1pm at the Adventure Science Center.

Holiday Luncheon

2011-11-29T21:15:33Z

Our annual holiday luncheon, free to members, is scheduled at Tin Angel on December 12.

Join us from 11-1 as we feast, play our annual game of Dirty Santa, and celebrate the year.

The always-amazing menu includes a Mediterranean salad, chicken basil brie, Etouffee and eggplant parmesan, with brownie a la Mode for dessert.

RSVP by December 7th to Keri Phillips.

If you’d like to attend, but are not yet a member, please contact Brian Murdock for information about joining.

Meet us on Millionaire’s Row

2011-11-09T19:57:25Z

SMPS Kentucky has invited the Nashville Chapter to a networking event at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.

The event will take place on the 4th floor of Millionaires Row at Churchill Downs. (If you watch the Derby, that’s where all the celebs hang out.) Your ticket includes lunch and an afternoon of racing.

Event details:
Networking at Churchill Downs
Thursday, November 17, 11:00 am
$35 includes lunch and an afternoon of racing

To RSVP, visit www.smpskentucky.org and click on the “Events” button.

Join us in November for School Lunch

2011-11-21T15:04:53Z

Join us in November as a panel of education professionals from three districts will tell us what’s in store for the region’s educational system in terms of new projects and capital improvements.

Our panelists include:
Trey Lee, Rutherford County Schools
Kevin Fortney, Williamson County Schools
Ken Murdock, Metro/Davidson County Schools

Lunch will be provided, BYOCM (Bring Your Own Chocolate Milk).

On November 8th, the temperature in Nashville dropped to 15 degrees.

2011-11-09T21:03:00Z

We arranged an early drop in the mercury for our SMPS Nashville Chapter social event.

Our group got to tour the Gaylord Opryland ICE Exhibit, as well as selected areas of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center which were rebuilt after the 2010 Nashville Flood.

A BIG thanks to DF Chase’s Paschal O’Dwyer who related to us the story of Gaylord Opryland’s rebuild, and led the tour of the beautiful Hotel and Convention Center while relating the tremendous efforts required to reopen.

Everyone who came said it was a real treat to participate in this tour. Thanks to Brian Murdock, DF Chase and Gaylord Opryland.