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Have you recently attended an educational session or heard a speaker present information that would be of interest to our members? If so, please email programs@ifmaatlanta.org. The Programs Committee is looking for people to join who are interested in making a big impact on IFMA Atlanta and having influence on the monthly programming. Please email…
The LEEP Campaign encourages facilities to install energy-efficient lighting and controls to cut energy use with the overall goal of achieving 500 million square feet of high-efficiency parking lighting by March 2015. FEMP encourages federal sites to join the LEEP Campaign and take advantage of resources, tools, and technical assistance related to high efficiency parking…
Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Signed By President Obama (05/04/2015) Signed by President Obama on 30 April 2015, this act mandates the GSA Administrator develop model commercial leasing provisions and best practices to promote energy efficiency and water efficiency in Federal and other buildings. This act also amends the Energy Independence and Security Act…
On April 30, IFMA Atlanta Community Services Committee presented a Nonprofit Facility Management Clinic at Georgia Center with the Halloween Backdrops for Nonprofits as a follow-up to the five-part Certificate of Nonprofit Facility Management program presented by IFMA Atlanta at GCN last fall. In the first session, Securing the Nonprofit Facility, participants learned ways for their…
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Corner news bulletin! The past few months have brought many changes to the Facility Management program at the former Southern Polytechnic State University. We are now officially part of the College of Architecture and Construction Management at Kennesaw State University. Our program will remain…
As a professional, how do you easily find a list of ALL the local IFMA Associates who have the product, service, or specialty you want when you’re ready to buy and you want to work with local IFMA members, but you’re not sure who to buy from? If you can’t search the Associates by specialty…
The LEEP Campaign encourages facilities to install energy-efficient lighting and controls to cut energy use with the overall goal of achieving 500 million square feet of high-efficiency parking lighting by March 2015. FEMP encourages federal sites to join the LEEP Campaign and take advantage of resources, tools, and technical assistance related to high efficiency parking…
Congratulations to the Officers who were elected to serve the Atlanta Chapter from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. President – Christy Lowell Vice President – President-Elect – Penny Whitlock Vice President Communications – Pete Van Cleave Vice President Professional Development – Machelle Pellegrini Treasurer – Anthony Maddox Secretary – Dawn Abraham…
The IFMA Foundation has made it easier to volunteer throughout the year. You can go directly to the www.ifmafoundation.org and click the link to volunteer now OR go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449aaa729a1f58-20142015 to find a way to get involved. From the Global Workforce Initiative, finding auction items, or social media posting – be part of your Foundation. …
A professional headshot can go a very long way in professional networking. The photo booth at the 2015 IFMA Atlanta Workplace provided by IFMA was a huge success. Over 80 head shots were taken by photographer, Tammy Weeks. We would like to thank everyone that stopped by. If you had a photo taken you can…