The Canadian Society for Marketing Professional Services (CSMPS) is a non-profit society that provides professional services firms with forward-thinking education, professional growth and development and dynamic networking. We have a broad membership base drawn from professional service industries such as architecture, engineering and construction, law, accounting and financial services and management consulting.
Whether you work for a large multi-national corporation or a small boutique firm, CSMPS is a place to advance your marketing and business development skills, while helping your firm grow and succeed.
Our Mission
The Canadian Society for Marketing Professional Services (CSMPS) is a non-profit society providing professional service providers and their marketers with opportunities for professional growth, education and networking.
Our Passion
Professional services firms face a unique challenge: selling expertise rather than tangible products. Our mission is to empower these firms by delivering relevant, up-to-date education and support designed to drive results. Through events, workshops, and interactive peer group sessions, we equip our members with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed.
Our History
Founded in 1988 in Vancouver, Canada, CSMPS was established by local executives seeking to enhance skills in professional services marketing and business development. The membership quickly grew to include managers, directors, and owners from a diverse range of professional practices.
What Our Members Say About CSMPS
"Thanks for making my trip out of the office a great use of my time." [Infographics for Proposals]
- Michael Oldewening, Allnorth
"Your presentation on Infographics at today's CSMPS event was fabulous...it was very informative,
reinforcing the value of visuals." [Infographics for Proposals]
- Barbara Good, Kasian Architecture
"Great presentation this morning. In architecture we are not allowed to draw or provide "free"
architectural sketches in our RFP submissions, but you made me re-think how we can deliver information
to our readers using pictograms."
- Kathleen Dixon, Iredale
"CSMPS has helped me tremendously! Without CSMPS, I would not be where I am today. It is an amazing
network."
- Yvonne Harfiel, WSP Group
"Thank you for arranging this seminar. It was extremely practical, valuable and informative"
- James Y. P. Lee, Stantec
"I thought the panel event was awesome. I attended the previous one as well and they are, in my eyes,
the best type of event that CSMPS offers."
- Karen Lawrence, MMM Group Limited
"This is the first panel I've ever sat on where I've actually learned something new. It was a great
experience." [Panelist, CSMPS Developer RFP Evaluators Panel Event]
- Graeme Silvera, Ivanhoe Cambridge
"I thought the event was fantastic. I can't believe the value and information I was able to extract
from it. Can't wait for the next one!"
- Carlee Groves, RJC Engineers
"It's always good to hear what people who read proposals are actually thinking! I went to the last
event with RFP evaluators (it was a school district, health authority, and Translink) and found that
very helpful as well."
- Rahki Jethi, AMEC Environment & Infrastructure
"It's one of the few organizations that really spends time getting into activities that are of
interest to marketers in the AEC and professional marketing services world."
- Ben Garfinkel, Industrial Brand
"Every time I leave an event I get ideas of how I can do my job better. I get more passionate and
inspired by what other people are doing in the industry."
- Tamineh Saadat, Buckland & Taylor
"CSMPS plays an important role for professional service marketers to grow and learn. Their relevant,
fresh topics draw staff from across AEC firms."
- Stephanie Zuke, IBI Group
"CSMPS brings together real people talking about real issues; it's a breath of fresh air."
- Chris Chernoff, F4 Creative
"CSMPS has helped me tremendously! Without CSMPS, I would not be where I am today. It is an amazing
network."
- Yvonne Hartfield, Genivar
"Belonging to CSMPS is a must if you want to connect with, and market to, the professional services
community in Vancouver."
- Ralph Kison, Kison Associates
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