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SMPS Vision
For premier professional service firms to recognize SMPS as their most trusted resource for building business and achieving success.

SMPS Mission
To advocate, educate, and connect leaders in the building industry.

About SMPS Atlanta
Established in 1982, SMPS Atlanta has over 200 members who actively participate in monthly events designed to advocate, educate, and connect leaders in the building industry.  The Atlanta Chapter works in concert with the SMPS National staff to achieve the society’s mission by providing business development, networking and education opportunities throughout the year.  This success is dependant on our many volunteer members and our dedicated board of directors. The Atlanta Chapter has received recognition at the National Build Business Conference for the past three years. The Striving for Excellence awards include recognition as the top chapter in the nation, best chapter website and newsletter (Inspiration), and outstanding programs and educational events.  With your help, our objective is to continue this success. 

About SMPS
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, the association has a membership of more than 6,900+ marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada.

SMPS Member of the Month

Anna Harrison

Anna Harrison, CPSM, LEED AP, Director of Communications, has worked in the A/E/C industry since 1999 and has been with Yates Construction in the role of Marketing Manager for the Atlanta division since 2004. She is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, with a degree in Management, and she obtained her MBA from Georgia State University in 2004.


Anna joined SMPS Atlanta in 2004, and immediately became involved with the Communications Committee, first as a staff writer for the award winning Inspiration newsletter, and also as the committee's Information Manager. She was awarded the chapter’s Rising Star Award in 2006, and served as editor of Inspiration in 2007 and 2008.


Yates Construction ranks among the top construction services providers in the nation, with offices strategically located throughout the southern United States. Founded in 1963 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, the company operates throughout the country on a highly diversified construction program with extensive self performance capabilities. Yates provides construction services for public and private clients in the government, education, hospitality, retail, aviation, industrial, and healthcare markets.