SMPS Announces “Build Business” Keynote Speakers for the 2010 National Conference Set for July 14 thru 16 in Boston, MA

Alexandria, VA – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is pleased to announce two keynote speakers for Build Business: Reinvent. Retool. Rebound, the 2010 SMPS National Conference: Erik Wahl and Chris Brogan. Attendees of Build Business 2010 will gain perspective on the New Economy from two outstanding keynote speakers tackling reinvention and retooling of businesses and cultures to rebound after the recession. Build Business is the leading business development, marketing, and management conference for the design and building industry.

Alexandria, VA – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is pleased to announce two keynote speakers for Build Business: Reinvent. Retool. Rebound, the 2010 SMPS National Conference: Erik Wahl and Chris Brogan. Attendees of Build Business 2010 will gain perspective on the New Economy from two outstanding keynote speakers tackling reinvention and retooling of businesses and cultures to rebound after the recession. Build Business is the leading business development, marketing, and management conference for the design and building industry.

On Thursday, July 15, renowned artist and speaker Erik Wahl will present “The Art of Vision.” As the landscape for business continues to change, a clear vision is the key to successfully navigating tomorrow’s uncharted waters. By breaking apart traditional thinking, Wahl will challenge and inspire attendees to redefine commonly held assumptions and misconceptions about creativity, goals, success, and vision; to sharpen their creative skills; and to identify a personal style for inspiring themselves and others to rethink vision and purpose. The principles in this uplifting and highly practical program will redefine the role of a leader as an artist as well as an architect.

Wahl’s unique understanding of vision traces back to his experience as an artist. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Communication before embarking on an eight-year career as a partner in a corporate firm. After first working in the business world and playing with his art, Wahl now PLAYS in the business world by WORKING with his art. His sought after artwork can be seen hanging in executive offices around the world. To learn more about Wahl, visit www.theartofvision.com.

Friday, July 16, Chris Brogan will shed light on the use of social media in business. A 10-year veteran of using social media, Web, and mobile technologies to build digital relationships for businesses, organizations, and individuals, Brogan is president of New Marketing Labs, a new media marketing agency. He works with companies to improve online business communications including marketing and public relations through the use of social software, community platforms, and other emerging web and mobile technologies.

Brogan’s thought-provoking blog at www.chrisbrogan.com is in the top 10 of the Advertising Age Power150 and in the top 100 on Technorati. He frequently speaks at (and attends) marketing and social media events, sharing his passion for all things social media.

Brogan is co-author of the best-selling book Trust Agents, described by a Fast Company reviewer as “the most anticipated book on the Internet, Web 2.0, and online reputation management for marketing purposes of 2009.”

For more information on these speakers and the Build Business conference, including the schedule, educational program, breakout session descriptions, registration fees, and sponsoring/exhibiting opportunities, go to www.buildbusiness.org. Save the dates: July 14-16, 2010, Boston, MA. Attendees who register on or before January 31, 2010, will save $200 off the regular registration fee.

About SMPS

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (www.smps.org) represents a dynamic network of 7,000 marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty construction firms located throughout the United States and Canada. The Society and its 55 chapters benefit from the support of 5,000 design and building firms, encompassing 80% of the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms and Top 400 Contractors. SMPS’s mission is to advocate for, educate, and connect leaders in the building industry.