Fall 2005 Inspiration
Over the past year, the world has been rocked by so many natural disasters it is all becoming a blur. We’ve experienced hurricanes, earthquakes and even a tsunami. 2005 was the most active hurricane season on record for the United States, with a total of 13 hurricanes, the most ever in a single season. The [...]
Summer 2005 Inspiration
Amazingly, we have come to the end of another successful year for SMPS Georgia.In this, the year of our members, we have made some great strides in the services and programs we offer our members, and those efforts have been recognized at the national level.The Georgia Chapter was the recipient of an Outstanding Achievement Award [...]
Spring 2005 Inspiration
In the post 9/11 world, we have all experienced increased security in our daily lives, whether traveling, taking our children to school, or going to work. But how should we think of security in our jobs as marketers? Understanding the basic concepts of a security plan, and being aware of trends in the industry, can [...]
Fall 2004 Inspiration
Privatized Student Housing: A Trend Privatized Student Housing: A Trend That is Here to Stay…Student enrollment in colleges and universities across the nation is growing. The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) projects a 15% increase in traditional college-age population (18-24 years old) from 2002 to 2012. Tom Snyder, director of the Annual Reports Program [...]
Summer 2004 Inspiration
In my more than 25-year experience in the engineering and environmental consulting field, I have come to believe that nothing beats good communication in bridging the hazardous conditions that exist for any organization seeking to prosper in this highly competitive field. Gone are the days in the early 1980s and before, when clients were ill [...]
