BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d897b82f0693cc0478f5011d0842100b598 CATEGORIES:Programs SUMMARY:2023 Economic Outlook DESCRIPTION:
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SMPS Colorado and Colorado Contractors Association are pleased to present 2023’s Economic Forecast Update!
This event i s designed to help you determine the direction for your annual marketing pl an by providing an analysis of the current economic outlook. This will enab le you to understand where the economy is heading so you can make informed decisions as you take action to build business in 2023 and beyond. Experts will discuss the economic, labor, real estate, and global trends shaping ou r economy and specifically the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry. Attend this virtual event to gain insight that you can sh are with clients and apply to your business to plan effectively for the yea r ahead.
Key Takeaways:
Moderator:
Julie Witecki
Senior Consultant
FMI Corporation
With 20 years in the construction industry, Julie serves as a stra tegy consultant to inspire FMI’s clients to reshape market and business dev elopment practices for increased efficiency and effectiveness. She focuses on turning visionary ideas into actionable plans with measurable objectives and realistic budgets. Julie comes to FMI after a 15-year career with one of ENR’s Top 20 general contractors as Regional Marketing Director. She has experience launching two new offices in Texas and incorporating acquisitio ns in Atlanta and Charlotte. Julie was also instrumental in developing the market entry strategy for a national aviation operation. Based in Denver, J ulie has a coast-to-coast view of the construction industry. She is active in the Colorado chapter of SMPS, and a Certified Professional Services Mark eter. Julie has an MBA from Regis University and a BA from the University o f Colorado at Boulder.
Panelist s:
President and CEO
Vail Valley Partnership
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Chris Romer serves as President & CEO of Vail Va
lley Partnership (VVP). Vail Valley Partnership is the regional chamber of
commerce, destination sales organization, and economic development organiza
tion representing Eagle County, Colorado and was named “Chamber of the Year
” in 2016 and 2020 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (AC
CE).
Romer is a macro-scopic thinker who believes in tackling b
ig issues through localized solutions. Romer is a graduate of the U.S. Cham
ber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM) pr
ogram, is a Western Association of Chamber Executives Accredited Chamber Ex
ecutive (ACE), has been named a “Top 25 Mind in Hospitality Sales, Marketin
g, and Revenue Management” by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association
International, “Chamber Executive of the Year” by the Colorado Association
of Commerce and Industry/Colorado Chamber Executives, and was named a “Pet
tit Award Winner” by the Western Association of Chamber Executives.
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David Skuodas<
br />Design, Construction, and Maintenance Director
Mile High Flood District
Dave Skuodas works as the Director of Design, Construction, and Ma
intenance at the Mile High Flood District (District). The District encompas
ses 1,600 square miles in and around the greater metro Denver area. Dave ov
ersees an internal group of around two dozen staff that work to deliver ove
r $75 million worth of infrastructure and maintenance along the region’s ur
ban waterways on an annual basis. He has worked at the District since 2010;
prior to that, he was an engineering consultant for nine years in Kansas,
Nebraska, and Colorado.
Dave received a Bachelor of Science De
gree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in December of 200
0, and he is a registered Professional Engineer, a Certified Floodplain Man
ager, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a Toastmasters Competent Communic
ator. He’s the author of the recently published book The Effective Client:
Why Being a Good Client is Smart Business in the Architecture, Engineering,
and Construction Industries.
Executive Directo
r
Colorado Contractors Association
Tony Mil o was named Executive Director of the Colorado Contractors Association in A pril 2005. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Associati on and particularly enjoys working on legislation to advance and protect Co lorado’s infrastructure industry. Prior to joining CCA, Tony was Executive Director of the Michigan Road Builders Association and has accumulated more than 20 years of experience representing the infrastructure construction i ndustry through work for major trade Associations including the Highway Use rs Federation, Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Michigan Asphalt Pav ing Association. Tony earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Rel ations from James Madison College of Michigan State University and a Master of Management degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tony enjoys playing golf, a great glass of wine, traveling, and hiking, and he i s a diehard Michigan State Spartans fan. Of all his accomplishments, Tony i s most proud of his two wonderful kids, Alex and Tommy.
Jay Bowman
Partner
FMI Corp.
Jay Bowman assists a broad range of stakeholders in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. As the leader of FMI' s Research and Analytics Practice, he develops data-driven, fact-based mark et intelligence to bring insights that catalyze exceptional company perform ance and competitive advantage. The research services he oversees include m arket sizing, forecasting, buying practices, preferences, competitive behav iors and response.
Jay is a well-known speaker, offering insights on the construction industry and market outlooks based on his research. He he lps clients understand where the industry is heading and design corporate a nd strategic responses to make business decisions to solve challenges.
< p>Since joining the firm in 1998, Jay has held various research and consult ing roles at FMI helping clients solve problems and improve profitability. He previously worked with Aon Risk Services in Atlanta.Sponsor:
Ticket Prices | ||||||
$45 | Members | |||||
$60 |
CEUs Available: 1, Client and Business Development #3
Note: Only SMPS Colora
do Members may register at member pricing. All ticket prices increa
se $5 on December 10.
Finding it difficult to allocate fu
nds for SMPS programming and/or membership? The Colorado Believes page program is rooted
in our core values of learning, commitment, and community through charitab
le giving, membership sponsorships, scholarships, and industry engagement.
This program is also part of our efforts to help diversify membership and h
elp provide opportunities for BIPOC individuals and DBE, WBE, MBE, VBR, and
LGBTBE firms to elevate their marketing efforts while helping your company
save. Please email SMPS Colorado’s admin for reduced pricing and schola
rship opportunities.
If you are a member of ano ther SMPS Chapter and would like a member rate, please email the admin. Job seekers, students, and other new professionals, please visit our Colorado Believes page< /a> for details on our student membership programs and professional develop ment scholarship opportunities. Refunds are available if submitted to the ad min one week prior to the event.
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