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Have you ever wished there was someone you could connect with who was facing the same work challenges that you are facing today? Do you sometimes feel that no one in your organization has a thorough understanding of the issues you face in your Facilities Department? IFMA has launched a new and enhanced online discussion […]
I am very pleased to announce that in 2017 milliCare will again sponsor the Certified Facility Manager(CFM) Grant Program. This marks the third year milliCare has participated in this program, thereby demonstrating its ongoing and deep commitment to the Facility Management profession. As in past years, the program will focus on helping aspiring CFMs work […]
Don’t miss leaders of IFMA and RICS presenting at the upcoming International Symposium on FM Standardization and Research at CNN Center and Georgia Tech’s new Caddell Building May 21-22, 2015. Spaces are filling fast, so don’t miss IFMA Chair, Jim Whittaker, IFMA Research Director, Nick Rocha and RICS Head Corporate Affairs for RICS in the […]
FACILITY MANAGERS FORUM–AUGUST 15, 2014 Our most recent Forum was discussion based learning and it was held at the new Carter’s Headquarters in Buckhead. 25 facility managers signed up to discuss and network, in a roundtable format, topics of keen interest to them, such as; Workplace Strategies o How is the open plan working in […]
The Atlanta Chapter’s Foundation and Sponsorships Committee considered a number of applications for sponsorship to IFMA’s World Work Place and the following individuals have been selected: Dee Raya, The Coca Cola Company, IFMA Atlanta Foundation and Sponsorships Committee Chair Joanne Cole, SFP, CFM – CDC, IFMA Atlanta Past President and Facebook Vice Chair Quindell Myrick, […]
Nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes work toward furthering their missions through program development and execution, marketing and communications, and the all-important fundraising and development process, just to name a few. But in order to complete the day-to-day functions of your mission, nonprofits must invest in and maintain their facilities, which may range […]
As of August 1, 2013, The Atlanta Chapter of IFMA became the first IFMA chapter to successfully complete the application process to become an accredited IACET Authorized Provider of Continuing Education and Training from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET.) This distinction means that the chapter has met rigorous ANSI requirements in […]
President Obama Announces Commitments and Executive Actions to Advance Solar Deployment and Energy Efficiency President Obama has announced an additional $2 billion goal in federal energy efficiency upgrades to Federal buildings over the next 3 years. The challenge, in combination with the initial commitment of $2 billion in 2011, will result in a total of […]
Read an article written by Christy Jellets, Camp Property Manager with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Christy recently attended Advocacy Day and submitted this summary article: 2013 IFMA Advocacy Day article
For over a decade, the Atlanta chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has been a strong supporter of educational programs in the field. Over 10 years ago, it helped get a master’s degree program in Facility Management started at Georgia Tech, and in the past year assisted in starting an undergraduate degree program […]