"Let November be your month of giving!" Hi Everyone, So excited to be able to see you all in person at our Annual Appreciation event at Angus Barn. It has been too long! If you have not done so already, please consider giving to the Toys for Tots virtual event or you can bring your [...]
"All in it together!" I can’t believe we are already in October! As we welcome the cooler weather, let’s get together and enjoy a glass of wine during our Chapter's Virtual Wine Tasting event on Oct 22nd! It will be a great opportunity to take a break from our busy schedules to connect with fellow [...]
In years past, IFMA representatives from across the USA would convene in September for Advocacy Day: a two-day meeting each year to learn about current political issues and meet with their state representatives. Typically, the first day was spent learning about specific issues concerning the Facility Management profession and the second day was spent in [...]
On Thursday, September 17th, IFMA held a virtual meeting on the Workplace Post Pandemic. "The workplace is not dead. It is going to have a new beginning." - Raj Krishnamurthy "There’s only so much you can do inside a 2x2 box on your computer screen. You lose the ability to collaborate and build trust." - [...]
Hello my IFMA Family! Excited to let you all know we will be moving forward with our upcoming golf tournament as well as some virtual networking coming your way in the next month. It has been a difficult year for us not to be able to gather and see each other as normal, and it will [...]
A huge SHOUT OUT to our sponsors that have already committed for the new fiscal year: Greenscape, RoofWerks, Economy Exterminators, GreenView Partners, WellBeing Hygiene Inc, Carolina Restoration, Baker Roofing, Peak Fall Protection, Scottie’s, HighRise Repair Inc, Bland Landscaping, CertaPro Painters of Cary-Apex, Southern Outdoor Restoration, EDS Waterproofing & Restoration, MG Capital Maintenance, Sunstates Security, Executive [...]
As we begin this new fiscal year with our IFMA Family, I want you to know we are in this “ALL TOGETHER”. This is this year’s theme to engage, assist and support one another through these uncertain times. I have always known I can count on each member in their own way in the past, but [...]
This year’s Ronald McDonald House event was a little bit different but still was a great success. Thanks to the members we raised a total of $680 and with those funds raised we purchased dinner from Mavericks Smokehouse and Taproom. This local purchase not only supported the families staying at the house, but it also [...]
I hope everyone and their families are staying safe and healthy. As I write this last President’s Message, I personally want to thank everyone for their continued support of our of our Chapter. “We Are Family”! Though my term ends on July 1, I am very excited to join the GTC of IFMA Past Presidents [...]
First and foremost, I hope everyone and their families are staying safe and healthy. As we continue to adapt to life’s daily changes, I want to personally thank all our Associate Members for continued support and services provided. The votes are in and I am excited to announce our 2020-2021 GTC of IFMA Board that [...]
First and foremost, I hope everyone and their families are staying safe and healthy during this crazy time. March was truly MADNESS. As life changes on a daily basis, we should not take things for granted. It’s truly sad that it has to take a Pandemic to bring everyone together in our country. No matter [...]
The 1st Annual IFMA Carolinas' Summit and Gala was a success! We had a great turnout of 115 FM Professionals and Associate Members at the Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC for an afternoon of educational sessions followed by a cocktail reception and awards dinner. The educational sessions were very informative, kicked off by [...]
We had 40 members and guests register for our February Tour of the Rho building in Durham. This was maximum capacity for the tour! Rho is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) focused on bringing new products to market through a full range of product development services. Rho’s headquarters are 50 percent larger than [...]
Are you ready for some MARCH MADNESS!! As we go into March, I want to thank the 40 members and guests that registered for our February Tour of the Rho building in Durham and the 56 members and guests that registered for our February Social & Member Orientation at MEZ-Durham. I got to meet a [...]