Lauren Young – The Ascent: Business Development for Emerging Professionals

May 13, 2025

smps Washington, D.C.

4:00 – 6:30 p.m. ET

GHT Office

1110 North Glebe Road
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201

Speakers

Lauren Young, Regional Business Development Director, KTGY
Mike Newman, Business Development Manager, Timmons Group
Anya Walker, CPSM, Growth Manager, GHT
Suzanne Swistak, CPSM, SMPS DC President, Director of Business Development, ECS Limited

What you’ll learn
1. How to network with Senior Leaders
2. The importance of building a network in the AEC Industry.
3. How to push yourself outside your comfort zone for the better!!
4. Networking Tips and Tricks.

Join SMPS DC for The Ascent: Business Development for Emerging Professionals, a dynamic networking event designed to empower marketers and early-career professionals in the AEC industry.

This engaging session will focus on the fundamentals of business development and offer practical advice for those new to BD and networking. From stepping outside your comfort zone to building meaningful connections with senior leaders, attendees will hear personal stories, gain actionable insights, and walk away with tools to grow their confidence and their professional networks.

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