SMPS Virginia Chapter has a lending library of DVDs and books any member can borrow. Cost is $10 to cover postage and “handling,” and includes postage-paid return envelope. Items can be checked out for up to 30 days. Items kept beyond return date may be billed an additional $10. Lost or un-returned items after 60 days will be billed for full replacement cost. Here is the growing list of available materials:

WEBINARS

  • Face the Music: Be a Business Development Rockstar
  • How to Kick Doors Open and Other Sizzling Business Development Strategies
  • Motivate and Train Technical Staff to be Effective Business Developers

BOOKS

  • Rainmaking – The Professionals Guide to Attracting New Clients,
    Author: Ford Harding
    • Paperback
  • Creating Rainmakers – The Manager’s Guide to Training Professionals to Attract New Clients,
    Author: Ford Harding
    • Paperback
  • Building Profits in the Construction Industry
    Authors: Michael Kubal, Kevin Miller, and Ronald Worth
    • 2 hard cover copies available
  • Marketing Handbook for the Design & Construction Professional – SMPS
    • Paperback
    • Key study / reading material for the CPSM Exam


Webinars, in particular, can make for great in-office learning opportunities. To check out a book or DVD, send an e-mail to Chapter Secretary - contact Nicole Fortson »