ACECL February 2023 ENewsletter

February 28, 2023

2023 PLATINUM ANNUAL SPONSORS!

ACECL BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Board of Governors will meet on March 10, 2023.

PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE

Something New Coming Soon

I am excited to announce that ACECL will launch a new website and member management software system at the end of March.

The website is built on a user-friendly platform that will allow members to easily navigate it to find the information and resources they are looking for. From advocacy updates to upcoming events and networking opportunities, the new website will house anything and everything that is ACECL. Below is a glimpse at what our new homepage will look like.

In addition to the new website, we will also launch our new membership management software powered by Growth Zone. When we go active, each individual member will receive an email to create their own ACECL membership profile. Though it is hard to see in the screen grab above, there is a "Login" icon that will direct you to your profile login as seen below.

Firm members and individual members will have different user capabilities based on their membership type, but the database will allow for easy account management, organization to member communications, event registration and ACECL offered CLE hours tracking.

ACECL staff and the Board of Governors can't wait for the upcoming launch and the enhanced member experience it will provide our member firms and their employees. Again, be on the lookout for an email at the end of March that will announce the launch of the website and also direct you to create your ACECL membership profile.

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2023 EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE

Presented by AIA Louisiana & ACEC of Louisiana

2023

EMERGING

LEADERS

INSTITUTE

LEADERSHIP // INVOLVEMENT // DEVELOPMENT

EMERING LEADERS INSTITUTE

AT A GLANCE

“The focus on leadership makes this program beneficial for any up and coming leader within a firm, not just mid-career design professionals. At TBS, our core focus is investing in people to enhance communities, and we have seen amazing growth, confidence, and enthusiasm from our associates as a result of the Emerging Leaders Institute!“

Andree F. Cortez, P.E., PMP

T. Baker Smith, LLC

“The Emerging Leaders Institute introduced me to architects and engineers from around the state who are striving to be leaders in their organizations and professions. I not only consider them to be professional colleagues but friends I will reach out to as my career develops.“

Kevin Alford, AIA

RHH Architects

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Louisiana and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Louisiana are pleased to offer an Emerging Leaders Institute series, a leadership and career development program for individuals committed to developing both their professional and personal leadership abilities.

INVEST IN THE FUTURE

Over the years, the consulting design industry has prospered as a result of strong leadership. To ensure an equally successful future, our future leaders must be encouraged to become involved in industry and association activities. Therefore, ACEC of Louisiana and AIA Louisiana have created an Emerging Leaders Institute exclusively for aspiring professionals within its member organizations. The value of this program provides participants the opportunity to build relationships with their peers in the profession, focus on key factors influencing leadership effectiveness and development, gain insight into various aspects of successful project management and sharpen communications skills.

ELIGIBILITY

The Emerging Leaders Institute is targeted to rising industry professionals who are committed to developing their leadership and management skills and abilities and have been identified by their firm as a “future leader” of the design industry.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Beginning in April, and continuing through the fall, the Emerging Leaders Institute will be comprised of four (4) sessions to be held in the Baton Rouge area. For the program to provide maximum benefits, participants are highly encouraged to commit and attend ALL sessions. Participants are eligible to earn no fewer than 22 AIA HSW/PDHs/LUs with full participation. Certificates to be awarded.

PARTICIPATION

To participate in the Emerging Leaders Institute, an individual must complete the application and submit it along with the registration fee ($995.00 - Early Bird deadline of March 15, 2023, or $1,195.00 - Registration deadline of April 15, 2023). The number of participants is limited to 20 and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The registration fee covers all meeting materials, team building events, lunches, and complimentary registration to ACECL’s Fall Conference or AIA Louisiana’s Conference on Architecture to be held in the Fall 2023.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT

JANET LANDRY

[email protected]

225-927-7704

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ACECL CRITICAL ISSUES SUMMIT SPONSORS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

March 1 - Monroe Member Luncheon
March 2 - Shreveport Chapter Breakfast Meeting
March 9 - ACECL Business Forum & PAC Silent Auction Cocktail Reception
March 10 - ACECL Board Meeting
March 13-15 - Transportation Conference
March 23 - New Orleans Chapter Luncheon
March 23 - AIA/ACECL iCode Training Session - Ruston
March 28 - Lake Charles Chapter Luncheon

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

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