Become a Sponsor
Empower Excellence in A/E/C Marketing
SMPS Maryland is at the forefront of professional development in the A/E/C industry. Throughout the year, we deliver cutting-edge educational sessions, insightful client panels, dynamic networking events, and targeted professional advancement opportunities.
Your sponsorship fuels our mission to elevate marketing and business development in the built and natural environment sectors.
Email Leika Wirt with any questions about sponsorship packages.
🏆16-Month Sponsorship Period = Exceptional Value
For the first time, our Chapter year extends from September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, giving you 4 additional months of enhanced benefits and expanded networking opportunities.
Our 2024-2025 Impact: Your Success
- 500+ engaged A/E/C professionals participated in our programming
- 21,000+ website visits showcasing maximum sponsor visibility
- 32% email open rate (significantly above industry average)
- 26 comprehensive events providing multiple client touchpoints
- Record-breaking GROW Conference with 100 participants
Why Sponsor SMPS Maryland
- Unparalleled Networking Connections Connect with over 500+ A/E/C professionals, including decision-makers and potential clients. Events are your gateway to meaningful relationships that fuel business growth.
- Visible Brand Promotion Elevate your company's profile across multiple platforms, including the SMPS Maryland website, event signage and presentations, targeted email campaigns, and a dynamic social media presence.
- Industry Leadership Position your firm as a thought leader and champion of professional development in the A/E/C community.
- Lead Generation Engine Transform connections into contracts. Our sponsors report direct business opportunities stemming from SMPS Maryland relationships.
- Community Impact Support the growth of marketing excellence in professional services firms, contributing to a stronger, more innovative, and vibrant A/E/C industry in Maryland.
Sponsorship Levels: Choose Your Investment Strategy
Platinum: $3,000
Maximum Exposure. Premium Benefits Unmatched ROI.
🎯 Access & Networking
- ALL-ACCESS PASS: Attend every program, education session, and special event
- 4 exclusive sponsor-only event tickets for high-level networking
- Priority speaker seating for your team member at all in-person events
- Complete attendee database from all events (upon request)
📢 Marketing & Visibility
- Unlimited social media promotion of your company news and achievements
- Dedicated company-sponsored email to our 1,000+ subscriber database
- Full-page advertisement in our premier GROW Conference program
- Verbal recognition at every single event throughout the year
🤝 Leadership Opportunities
- Moderate a speaker panel – position your expertise front and center
- Host a program or education event at your office
- Unlimited job postings on our high-traffic Job Bank
💰 Additional Value
- One membership 100% discounted (rebate provided)
- Special sponsor rates for all events for non-members of your company
Gold: $2,000
Comprehensive exposure with premium networking access.
🎯 Access & Networking
- 8 tickets to use across programs, education, or special events
- 3 sponsor-only event tickets for exclusive networking
- Flexibility to convert tickets for GROW Conference access
📢 Marketing & Visibility
- 4 targeted social media promotions of your company news
- Half-page advertisement in GROW Conference program
- Consistent brand presence across all email marketing and website
- 3 strategic job postings on our Job Bank
🤝 Leadership Opportunities
- Host a program or education event to showcase your expertise
💰 Additional Value
- One membership 75% discounted (rebate provided)
- Special sponsor rates for additional team members
Silver: $1,000
Solid brand building with strategic networking opportunities.
🎯 Access & Networking
- 2 flexible tickets for programs, education, or special events
- 2 sponsor-only event tickets
- GROW Conference access available
📢 Marketing & Visibility
- 3 social media promotions highlighting your company
- One-third page GROW Conference advertisement
- Consistent email marketing inclusion with website link
🤝 Leadership Opportunities
- Host a program or education event
- 2 job postings on our Job Bank
💰 Additional Value
- One membership 50% discounted (rebate provided)
Bronze: $750
Perfect entry point for consistent brand exposure.
🎯 Access & Networking
- 2 tickets total – use throughout the 16-month period
- Choice of kick-off, networking, OR end-of-year celebration
- 1 sponsor-only event ticket
📢 Marketing & Visibility
- 2 social media promotions of your company
- Quarter-page GROW Conference advertisement
- Email marketing inclusion with website links
- Website logo placement
🤝 Leadership Opportunities
- Host a program or education event
- 1 job posting on our Job Bank
💰 Additional Value
- One membership 25% discounted (rebate provided)
Friend: $500
Stay connected with Maryland's A/E/C community.
🎯 Access & Networking
- 1 ticket to your choice of premier social events
- 1 sponsor-only event ticket
📢 Marketing & Visibility
- 1 social media promotion
- Email marketing inclusion with website links
- Website logo placement
💰 Additional Value
- One membership 25% discounted (rebate provided)
- 1 job posting capability
Sole Proprietors: $750
Designed specifically for independent A/E/C consultants
- Perfect for individual practitioners who want maximum networking value:
- Access to all 3 premier social events (kick-off, networking, end-of-year)
- 2 social media promotions highlighting your expertise
- GROW Conference advertisement placement
- Platform to host an educational event (showcase your thought leadership!)
Special Events: $1,000
Choose from:
- Kick-off Event
- Networking in the New Year
- End of Year Celebration
What you get:
- 3 tickets to your sponsored event
- Prime logo placement on all promotional materials
- Stand-alone event signage – impossible to miss!
- Complete attendee list for follow-up opportunities
- Promotional item distribution to all attendees
*All sponsorships are active September 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Does not include all-day or half-day workshops, conferences, or professional development events.
