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Life’s greatest moments are often borne from power partnerships. Think Rice and Montana. Lennon and McCartney. Hewlett and Packard. And, how grounded would we be without those Wright Brothers? Just as Ben and Jerry revolutionized the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility, the Atlanta Chapter of IFMA is blazing a trail of its own, by partnering…
DetailsIn the video below, Atlanta Chapter President, Christy Jellets challenges other IFMA chapters and members to match some of our own chapter’s initiatives in fundraising for the IFMA Foundation. Check it out!
There is an upcoming USGBC event being offered this Thursday, October 21, from 8:30-10:00am. Presenters will explore renewable energy and solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. Trends and new developments in these technologies hold much promise in meeting Georgia’s energy demands. The presentation will cover an overview of PV systems, investment strategies, and market status in Georgia.…
DetailsOf Sense and Sustainability ~ Bio of Annette Gorelick, IFMA Atlanta Chapter Secretary 2010/11 by Chris Sanders It a beautiful Indian summer day in Atlanta, my husband and I are driving with the top down to a local Starbucks to meet with Annette for this interview. I am running late and our interview time is…
DetailsPlease take a few minutes to read the current issue of OC Atlanta magazine. Two of our chapter members wrote featured articles of interest: “IFMA’s World Workplace Coming to Atlanta” by Joanne Cole and “What IFMA Atlanta has Meant to Me” by Joseph Geierman.
DetailsAnnette Gorelick wants to remind members about the upcoming USGBC GA chapter educational event – LEED for Schools – on Thursday, 9/16. Registration is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Here is the link for info and registration:
DetailsMeet the President Elect ~ Interview with Karen Howard, IFMA Atlanta President Elect 2010/11 by Chris Sanders I was originally to conduct this interview of Karen Howard on her home turf, C-W-C. As I drove with the early morning traffic across the top end, a chain of events caused 285 east bound to become a…
DetailsAnnette Gorelick, our chapter’s Secretary, wants to make sure you know about two opportunities for education at some of our sister organizations. First is a USGBC Georgia chapter educational event being held on Thursday, August 19. Attendees will be able to earn LEED AP continuing education credit and elevate their understanding about projecting, tracking, &…
DetailsIt is with great enthusiasm and excitement that we introduce the 2010 IFMA Foundation Three Ring Spectacular Gala and Recognition Reception, to be held Tuesday October 26th at the World of Coca-Cola during World Workplace in Atlanta. The IFMA Foundation Three Ring Spectacular promises to be a wonderful evening of networking and entertainment, including dinner…
DetailsThe Making of a President ~ Bio of Christy Jellets, IFMA Atlanta President 2010/11 by Chris Sanders It’s Friday around 12:30pm and typical for a Facilities Manager’s schedule; Christy Jellets and I are meeting at a Starbucks to conduct this interview. By typical I mean we had to reschedule several times and finally resorted to…
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