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Other ACEC Programs

Seminars and Workshops: More in-depth sessions based on emerging industry issues.

Industry Meetings: ACEC Washington teams with multiple agencies and associations to deliver meetings with WSDOT, SAME, and SMPS.

Core Competencies for Professionals: ACEC Washington's flagship program is designed to provide aspiring leaders and established principals the broad foundation of business tools and knowledge necessary to fulfill the position of firm principal.

Conferences & Networking: ACEC Washington has conferences and social gatherings throughout the year. From the special Engineering Excellence Awards, to the ACEC Golf Tournament, to Spring Conference and Fall Conference, there is something for all members.

Business Practice Breakfast Series (BPS)

Business Practice Breakfasts are 90 minute meetings delivered by an industry expert (or two) with an eye on the consulting industry. The BPS meetings tackle relevant business issues, and is usually held the first Wednesday of the month.

Go to ACEC Connect to view and register for the upcoming BPS meetings.

2012-13 BPS Topics

• February: Power of Questions
  
• March: Insurance Update
• April: Contracts & Liability Update
• May: Firm Valuation

  This program will help create a level of understanding amongst the attendees with respect to the different types of value, depending on the purpose for which the engineering firm is being valued. In addition, owners and principals will leave with ways to get their firms ready to sell, either internally or externally, bringing this information back to their respective firms and disseminating it in a way that can impact firm performance and build shareholder value.

• June: Engineering Excellence