Business Practice Breakfasts are 90 minute meetings delivered by an industry expert (or two) with an eye on the consulting industry. The BPS Series tackles relevant business issues, and is usually held the first Wednesday of the month.
Seminars and Workshops: More in-depth sessions based on emerging industry issues. These range from half-day seminars to multi-day retreats. Seminars cover topics like negotiating contracts, enhancing your firm's marketing impact, and others. ACEC Washington hosts at least 4 half-day seminars a year and are typically mid-month events.
Multi-Day Events: Annual Project Management Bootcamps and other multi-day seminars add essential tools to consultants, aimed at improving performance and delivering invaluable projects to clients.
Industry Meetings: Being connected with clients and agencies that affect the engineering business is critical. ACEC Washington offers annual meetings with WSDOT, SAME, and others, discussing the future initiatives coming for Washington.
Core Competencies for Principals is ACEC Washington's flagship program, designed to provide aspiring or established principals the broad foundation of business tools and knowledge necessary to fulfill the position of firm principal. The CCP program is for anyone looking to capitalize on affordable business training geared specifically for the engineering industry.
Conferences & Networking: ACEC Washington has numerous conferences and social gatherings throughout the year. From the special Engineering Excellence Awards, to the ACEC Golf Tournament, to Spring and Fall Membership Conferences, there is something for all members. An excellent opportunity to meet peers in your field and to share ideas on business issues facing firms today.