Are you ready for some professional development?  Are you thinking of beginning your journey toward your FMP this year?  It’s a big undertaking so take advantage of the first two-day class being hosted by the Chapter.  The course will be offered Thursday, April 12th and Friday, April 13th with more details below.  

The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA will sponsor the Leadership & Strategy component of the Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential program from April 12-13, 2018.  The FMP credential is earned by the successful completion of the coursework and online testing for each of the four component courses; Leadership & Strategy, Operations & Management, Finance & Business and Project Management.

The FMP credential is appropriate for individuals currently working in Facilities Management or those who support the profession and want a better understanding of the basic core functions.  The instructor for this course will be Chapter member and IFMA Fellow Buck Fisher.

What: FMP Leadership & Strategy Course
When:  April 12-13, 2018
Where: Carolina Restoration Services, 3401 Gateway Centre Blvd, Morrisville, NC  27560
Fee:    $495 (members);  $595 (non-members)
Registration ends on March 21, 2018!

For course registration or additional information on the Leadership & Management course or the FMP credential contact:  Email  Buck Fisher, FMP, CFM, IFMA Fellow or call 919-291-4575.

Robert Sunukjian
President 2017-2018

March 2018 Monthly Meeting

Join us for the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA's March 14th luncheon at 11:30AM at Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary, NC on the Roadmap to Leadership.

TITLE: The FM Compass:  Roadmap to Leadership

DESCRIPTION: The FM Professional of the Future is a leadership based FM who is a part of the ownership's C-Suite, who speaks the language of the owner, and who can dramatically increase value.  The FM of the Future must operate in an environment of automation, information systems, and high performance.  The FM Professional will have to be able to identify and utilize the expertise of the FM associates.  All stakeholders will create transparency, use the language of metrics, and minimize the humanistic concepts of decision making and control of others.  This "FM of the Future" model has been tested for the past 25 years with very high performance.  The FM of the Future also includes the ability to increase the value and quality of life for all stakeholders.  It also is a portal to the next generation FMs who do not have the time or experience of the FMs of today.

When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 11:30AM - 1:30PM

REGISTER HERE 

EVENT FLYER

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GTC of IFMA 2018 March Madness Bracket Challenge

Please join us for the Community Outreach March Madness Bracket Challenge on March 15th! Come socialize, watch basketball, play cornhole, and enter the March Madness Bracket Challenge to benefit the Boys and Girls Club!
REGISTER FOR THE SOCIAL

The event will be held Thursday, March 15th 2018 from 2:00PM- 6:00PM at the Carolina Alehouse- Crossroads Cary, 2240 Walnut Street, Cary, NC.

SPONSORSHIP
Thanks to Diversified for being a sponsor!

Social Event and Cornhole Tournament Prize Sponsorships are available for $300.00!  This allows your company to provide branded giveaways at the event! Sponsor Here
 
EVENT FLYER
BRACKET CHALLENGE
A $20.00 minimum donation is required for your first bracket and $10.00 for each additional bracket.  Once you donate, you will receive a link to the online bracket site to fill in your bracket. Brackets will be accepted through 10:00AM on March 15th.

March Madness Bracket Winner Prizes
1st Place:  $300
2nd Place:  $200
3rd Place:  $100

LINK TO DONATE TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Also bring your "A" game for the Cornhole Tournament with prizes for 1st and 2nd place!  Please sign up and donate $10.00 per two person team to participate in the Cornhole Tournament.  $10.00 in cash will also be accepted at the event.  These funds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club as well.

Mike Bradley Memorial IFMA Foundation Golf Tournament

TOURNAMENT DATE:  Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

1:00PM Shotgun Start with 11:00AM Registration

LOCATION:  Lochmere Golf Club, 2511 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518

PLAYER REGISTRATION IS SOLD OUT!

SPONSORSHIP FLYER

SIGN UP TO SPONSOR

For those with a twosome or foursome, please send your player names and handicaps to Committee Chair Todd Taintor.

IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo is coming to Charlotte in 2018!  Not only is this an opportunity for your business to gain exposure to local Facility Professionals. It’s also a great way to catch the attention of Facility Professionals from all over the world who may be responsible for facilities located in our local area!  

The Carolina Chapters have collaborated with World Workplace Show Management to dedicate an area on the expo floor – Victory Lane/Carolina Central - specifically for local/regional exhibitors. 

Recognized as the world’s best conference focused on facility management and the future of the workplace, World Workplace draws thousands of discerning FM professionals actively seeking solutions.

• When & Where? The expo is open Oct. 3-4, 2018, at the Charlotte Convention Center.
• Why? More than half of our attendees choose World Workplace over any other industry event—it’s their only opportunity this year to find out what your product or service can do for them.
• Who attends? 4,000+ workplace professionals from 40 countries and every state in the U.S., representing 2,000 companies and multiple workplace industries.
• What do they manage? 76% of attendees manage multiple buildings (56% manage multiple buildings in multiple locations); and 71% manage a facility size greater than two million square feet.

For more information on exhibiting including attendee demographics, the show schedule, and advertising/sponsorship opportunities, please review the attached Exhibitor Prospectus. Deadline to reserve a booth is April 1!

To reserve your Victory Lane booth at IFMA’s World Workplace, please complete the WW18 Victory Lane Booth Application and return to T.J. Mendieta with World Workplace Show Management.

EVENT FLYER

3:30pm to 4:00pm - Registration
4:00pm - 5:00pm - Presenter Dr. Michael O'Neill on Pursuit of Happiness in the Workplace
5:00pm - 7:00pm Reception

SPONSORED BY ONYX SPONSOR

This event is for Professional Members of IFMA only. You can register one additional professional guest under your invitation. Please do not forward the invitation to others as this is a private event.  If you need assistance registering your guest, please contact our Chapter Administrator.  

Date:  Thursday, April 12, 2018

Location: The StateView Hotel, 2451 Alumni Drive, Raleigh, NC  27606