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January 2009

Upcoming Events

 

IFMA Competency Courses – On-site Instruction

 

Elements IV Interiors

3680 Wyse Road

Dayton, OH 45414

 

Sustainable FM: A Practitioner’s Guide to Greening Your Facility

2 Days/Feb. 10-11, 2009

Cost: IFMA Members US$595; Nonmembers US$795

1.5 CEUs; 15 CFM Maintenance Points

 

IFMA’s new course is designed to assist facility management professionals to plan and implement a sustainability program.  Whether you have only a basic understanding of what is involved in such a program or you’re already in the planning or implementation stages of a sustainability project, this course will be a valuable guide.  Learn how to assess your organization’s interest and capacity to implement sustainability initiatives.  Prepare a compelling business case for justifying a sustainability program.  Understand the methodologies for designing, implementing and operating sustainable sites and facilities.  Learn how to lead efforts that complement your organization’s specific sustainability objectives.

 

Operations and Maintenance Competency Course

2 Days/Feb. 12-13, 2009

Cost: IFMA Members US$495; Nonmembers US$695

1.5 CEUs; 15 CFM Maintenance Points

 

In today’s global business climate, facilities are a significant part of any business operation.  Operations and maintenance functions comprise the majority of the operations that have to be managed on a day-to-day basis and are the source of 95 to 97 percent of the problems that can occur.  Consider this: 95 to 97 percent represents 95 to 97 out of 100 opportunities to look bad or to look good.  By providing Best Practices O&M service, you can increase customer satisfaction and enhance the value of the facility and the facility department.

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Members in the News

 

Milliken & Company has been ranked #64 on the 12th annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.  This is the fifth year for Milliken to receive this recognition.  Milliken also ranked #17 on the Best MEDIUM-Sized Company list. The full list and related stories appear in the February 2 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands on Monday, January 26, and now at   http://www.fortune.com/bestcompanies

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Dayton IFMA held their annual December Social at the 88 club this year.  Over 23 new toys were brought in for the Toy's for Tot's campaign. The Marine Corps that champion the Toy's for Tot's campaign were excited and appreciated the Dayton IFMA's involvement and help again this year. Everybody enjoyed the music, food and great company. The Chapter greatly appreciates the following Gold Sponsors that helped make this Social possible:

Alpha-Omega

Applied Mechanical Systems

Chapel Electric

Elements IV

Houser Asphalt

Solid Blend Technologies 

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