Volunteer Day at LBC

This year’s volunteer day at LBC, was a great success Many thanks to all who donated their time, talents, support and gifts and to our chairperson Lenetta Heiland   Volunteers 39 volunteers participated in the 2 day event (200% more than last year) 19 on Friday / 20 on Saturday 6 GaTech & KSU students…

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Membership Spotlight – Marvin Richardson

Marvin Richardson is originally from Brooklyn New York and had an interest in Architecture and building since the 7th grade thru high school.  He has a multifaceted background as a professionally trained dance artist.  Along with his performance background he’s experienced with building stage sets and managing the logistics of touring.  Considering how important the…

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KSU Corner – June 2016

Congratulations to our Spring 2016 graduates! Taha Addow and Charles (Chaz) Liston successfully completed the Bachelor Degree program in Construction Management with a concentration in Facility Management. Registration is now open for the FMP course offered through the Kennesaw State College of Continuing Education. To see course details and registration information please click here. The…

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IFMA Facility Fusion Recap

Thanks to the wonderful opportunity the Atlanta Chapter of IFMA afforded me, I received a scholarship to attend IFMA’s Facility Fusion a few weeks ago.  Similar to World Workplace, Facility Fusion is a smaller, more intimate conference that offers networking, education, and an expo.  The Atlanta Chapter typically sends a board member each year to…

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Sustainability Corner – May 2016

Last month Southface hosted IFMA members to introduce their new Small Commercial Building Energy and Water Assessment Toolkit for Facility Managers. Thank you to Laura Capps of Southface for organizing the event. There will be future offerings of this course, please check the Southface calendar for your opportunity to learn more about this new resource.…

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Member Spotlight – Jorge Pineyro

What motivated you to enter your career?  Given the opportunity, people will always be themselves. The fact that I get to meet so many interesting people is what keeps me motivated. As long I can remember I’ve worked with people in some capacity. It hasn’t always been easy but certainly worth it. I’m a problem-solver…

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KSU Corner – April 2016

FMP Certification The KSU College of Continuing and Professional Education is finalizing the process to offer the Facility Management Professional (FMP) Certification course this summer. The certification includes modules on: Operations and Maintenance Project Management Finance and Business Leadership and Strategy In addition to earning the FMP Credential, this instructor-led course will be eligible for…

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