President's Message
Posted by Communications2 on Mar. 17, 2025 / President's Message / Subscribe 0
SMPS Utah President’s Message
TIME… Friend or Foe?
Where does the time go? In 2024, Switzerland exported 15.33 million watches—a 9% decrease—while Apple shipped 38 million watches, down 15% from 2023. Despite these declines, the global watch market is still on track to reach USD 104.21 billion by 2025 and USD 158.19 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.8%. Whether for fashion or function, people continue to invest in tracking time.
For the SMPS Utah Board, time isn’t just something we track—it’s something we make count. We kicked off the 2024–2025 year with one clear goal: to ELEVATE—to raise the bar and take SMPS Utah to the next level. And thanks to the energy and commitment of our board and our members, we’re doing just that!
What We’ve Accomplished So Far:
✅ Membership Growth: Increased to 146 members, an 11.5% increase!
✅ Programs: We’ve hosted five programs with 425+ attendees on topics shaping our industry:
- The World of K-12
- Growth on the Wasatch Front
- Developer Roundtable—first-ever event! And it sold-out!
- Utah Economic Development Update
- Healthcare Industry Insights
✅ Education: Five educational events with nearly 200 attendees, helping our members sharpen their skills.
✅ Special Events: We celebrated in style with:
- An amazing Holiday Gala at Eight Settlers Distillery
- The Awards Gala at Caffe Molise
✅ Emerging Professionals Group (EPG): Hosted three events with 40+ attendees, supporting the next generation of AEC leaders.
✅ Sponsorship: We’re actively securing sponsors for the 2025 calendar year—a great opportunity to partner with us and increase your visibility.
✅ Southwest Regional Conference (SWRC): We’re proud to host SWRC in Park City this April! If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time, the deadline for registration is March 18th—you won’t want to miss our lineup of dynamic speakers and unmatched networking opportunities.
What’s Next?
The clock is ticking, but the year is far from over. There’s still time to:
➡️ Get Involved—Join a committee and contribute your expertise.
➡️ Attend Events—Stay informed through our programs and educational sessions.
➡️ Become a Sponsor—Showcase your firm while supporting the AEC community.
➡️ Share Feedback—We want to hear from you—tell us how we can continue to improve.
At SMPS Utah, our members and the AEC industry are our priority. As we work toward our winning aspiration—to intentionally deliver elevated value to our diverse audience by August 31, 2025—we’re fostering growth, innovation, and a lasting impact.
Thank you for being part of this journey! Let’s make every moment count—together.
Warm regards,
RoLynne Hendricks, Spectrum Engineers
CPSM
President, SMPS Utah
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