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By all accounts the 2010 IFMA World Work Place was a huge success. Our own Atlanta chapter, as the hosts of the event, also had a well-regarded presence at the event. SCAD students designed an innovative booth which featured a way for visitors to help leave their mark. People who stopped by the booth were…
Detailsby Chris Sanders It’s a perfect fall afternoon and I am sitting in my local Starbucks waiting to meet with Clara. As Clara arrives I feel woefully underdressed. Clara is dressed in a beautiful bright blue silk suit that matches the color of her eyes. Noticeably placed on the label of Clara’s suit are Delta…
DetailsLife’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, &…
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