The Communications Committee is now looking for help in two areas: First, we need the help of 2-4 Volunteer photobugs from among the ranks of IFMA Atlanta’s 450 members to join our existing pool of photographers to take pictures at our luncheons and events and to post them on Flickr. Our goal is to have…
Want to teach at Georgia Tech? We have several slots available for guest lectures in our Professional Trends in Facility Management course. If you have expertise in Construction Project Management, Real Estate, Finances in FM, or Legal Compliance Issues, and want to present a 60-90 minutes presentation to our class, please let me know. Guest…
IFMA ATLANTA PRESENTS CERTIFICATE OF NONPROFIT FACILITY MANAGEMENT AT GEORGIA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS In five sessions, IFMA Atlanta Community Services Committee is presenting the five-part Certificate of Nonprofit Facility Management through Nonprofit University at Georgia Center for Nonprofits. Representatives from nonprofit organizations are learning to master the essentials of renovating and maintaining their facilities with…
Federal Agencies Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Use of Renewables (07/25/2014) As part of the Obama Administration’s initiative to reduce energy use, pollution and waste and save money in Federal operations, on 25 July 2014 Federal agencies released annual updates that show significant progress toward aggressive energy and sustainability goals set by the President…
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…
SAVE THE DATE!! Thursday October 2, 2014 6pm – 9 pm I FMA Casino Night brought to you by IFMA Atlanta Associates Committee Join us for a night of fun and networking at Georgia Tech Wardlaw Center. Heavy Appetizers, Wine/Beer, Entertainment and of course fun at the tables with your fellow IFMA members! Mark Your…
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…
Top 10 Dimensions of the Ideal IFMA Atlanta Associate 1. Best Available Solution Provider* 2. Expert in the field 3. Proactive Professional* 4. Community Service Involvement 5. Relationship Builder 6. Humility 7. Service Leader* 8.Memorable Difference Maker 9. Responsive Promise Keeper 10. Value Leader* * Critical to have significant hiring data on past performance. Without…