The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) was created in 1973 by small group of professional services firm leaders who recognized the need to sharpen skills, pool resources, and work together to create business opportunities. Today, SMPS represents a dynamic network of 6,500 marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada. The Society and its 53 chapters benefit from the support of 3,250 design and building firms, encompassing 80% of the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms and Top 400 Contractors.

SMPS offers many benefits and services for its members such as a national marketing and management conference, national seminars and workshops, awards programs, publications, and educational resources to highlight the latest trends and best practices in marketing and business development in the design and construction industries.

SMPS’ mission is to advocate for, educate, and connect leaders in the building industry.

SMPS’ vision is for premier professional service firms to recognize SMPS as their most trusted resource for building business and achieving success.
SMPS relies on its member volunteers for leadership. Chapter presidents, committees, and task forces help and advise the National Society to execute its goals and mission as defined by the National Board of Directors.

The SMPS Indiana chapter was created in 1987, through the leadership of professionals in business development and marketing in Indianapolis.