Programs Director
Have any questions about our programs?
Contact our Programs Director Sydney McDermott at [email protected]
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8-on-8 Lunch with a Prospective Client
May 07, 2026
11:30 AM CDT - 1:00 PM CDT
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Sunset Event Space by Twisted Tree
10705 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO 63127
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8 on 8: Lunch with a Prospective Client
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
Sunset Event Space by Twisted Tree
SMPS invites you to join us for our annual program, 8 on 8: Lunch with a Prospective Client, where you can meet with the bi-state region’s key decision-makers. These prospective clients represent dynamic organizations, in both public and private sectors. Register early as this event will sell out in the first 48 hours!
Seats are limited to 7 per table. Registration is open to MEMBERS ONLY during the first 24 hours. Only 1 registration permitted by each SMPS member during the first 24 hours. If not planning to attend personally, members may register a non-member at the non-member rate.
The registration process will be handled through our online system. Please select your desired table upon registration. Table choice is on a first come-first served basis. If a certain client is no longer displayed, then the table is full.
Tables/Hosts:
- Cortex
- Host: Brian Russell | Vice President of Development
- Great Rivers Greenway
- Host: Gabby Danback | Senior Project Manager, Planning
- MODOT
- Host: Tom Blair, P.E. | District Engineer – St Louis
- Saint Louis Zoo
- Host:
Candace Bingham, CSDP | Director of Procurement and Supplier Engagement
- Host:
- St. Louis Regional Freightway
- Host: Mary C. Lamie, P.E. | Executive Vice President – Multimodal Enterprises
Learning Objectives:
- Develop relationships with local owners/operators/developers
For questions regarding this program, contact Sydney McDermott, Programs Director.
WHEN
Thursday, May 7, 2026
11:30-12:00 Networking and Check-In of Guests
12:00-1:00: Roundtable Discussions and Lunch
WHERE
Sunset Event Space by Twisted Tree
10705 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO 63127
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Substitution Policy
Any substitution to a Member exclusive event will be charged a $100 fee.
Walk-in Policy
To ensure we can comfortably accommodate all attendees, anyone who registers after the deadline will be charged an additional $10 walk-in fee.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations made 48-hours/2 days prior to the event will be fully refunded. Due to our commitment with the meeting facility for food and beverage quantities, all other cancellations or no-shows will be invoiced for the full cost of the event. In the event the registrant is unable to attend, another individual from their firm can attend and the attendee will be expected to pay-at-the-door any applicable cost difference (ie: member vs non-member).
Photography Disclaimer
Photos are frequently taken at our chapter events. The SMPS St. Louis Chapter has the right to use photos from our events for any purpose, including but not limited to use in publications, on social media, in the newsletter, promotional materials, or on our website.
