National History

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Chicago Chapter History

• SMPS is founded in 1973 with 14 members
• 1974 SMPS holds their first conference inWashington, D.C.in conjunction with the AIA Annual Convention
• SMPS is incorporated in St. Louis, MO
• 1975 SMPSnews hits mailboxes for its first issue
• 1977 SMPS breaks the tradition of AIA co-sponsored convention and hosts its own to coincide with the advanced marketing seminar in Indianapolis
• 1979 the National office established in St. Louis is moved to Washington, D.C.
• 1980 SMPS reaches a milestone of 1000 members
• 1982 the Chicago chapter received its charter
• 1985-1986 Chicago reaches 100 members
• 1999 Current CPSM examination is was rolled out in Portland,OR
• 2008 Chicago wins the SFE for “Outstanding X-Large Chapter”
• 2008 Chicago establishes Executive Advisory Panel of past chapter leaders
• 2012 Chicago publishes three-year strategic plan
• 2013 Chicago surpasses 200 members, re-enters X-Large chapter category
• 2013 Chicago wins SFE for “First Place, X-Large Chapter” and “Grand Prize Winner”

Our Chapter history is a direct reflection of our remarkable leaders. Below is the list of Chicago Presidents and the company with which they were employed who recognized and supported our organization during that time period.