It’s been a long two years since March 2020, when the first Covid cases were reported in the Triangle. As mask mandates have lifted across the Triangle, I hope that we’ve turned the corner. Since March 2020, our membership base shrunk from 249 to a low of 199 in February 2021. As of the end [...]
March seems to be associated with bad things. There’s the Ides of March, March Madness, Leprechaun pranks, the start of Daylight Savings Time (yes, you lose an hour in your day), and two years ago, COVID. But for all the mischievous things that March brings, it’s also a time for new beginnings. We’re beginning to [...]
One of the guiding principles for this fiscal year is education. The next few months will present many unique learning opportunities for our members. Did you know that you have access to free educational offerings from IFMA National as an IFMA member? Through the fm.training platform, all members have access to Introduction to Facility Management. For Associate Members, [...]
The page has turned on 2021, and everyone is eagerly greeting 2022. With a fresh start, you might have new goals you want to achieve. Below are a few examples of how the chapter can help you achieve what may be on your list of New Year’s Resolutions. Resolution #1 – I will be more involved [...]
The 2021 calendar year brought another year of uncertainty for many of us. COVID numbers started declining, and then the Delta variant came. This forced some companies to reconsider when to re-open to staff. Some of us have dealt with the uncertainty of when staff would return. We’ve dealt with the challenges for each ramp-up [...]
Well, this is the November newsletter, which means that I’m obligated to mention Thanksgiving and what I’m thankful for; however, I’m not going to do that because it’ll sound cheesy even if it is from the heart! I hate that I missed the Coffee and Credentials event but heard that it was wildly successful. For [...]
As COVID continues to grip our area, we're looking for ways to engage with our members safely. This month we will have two outdoor events and change the times of our typical lunch meeting. First up will be the Bingo for Bones Community Outreach event, an afternoon event. The afternoon event will be followed the [...]
It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since the tragedies in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We all got up to go to school or work and didn’t realize our lives would be changed forever. Remember to cherish every day, hug your kids, your partner, and tell them how much they [...]
What a great meeting we had last week! If you were in attendance, I hope you learned something about the chapter operations and are as excited about the direction of the chapter this year as the leadership team is. If you could not make it, please feel free to reach out to me. I would [...]
I like metaphors and analogies to help tell a story. The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA is like a car that has been sitting in the driveway since the pandemic hit, it was parked and not used as frequently, but maintained over time to ensure we were ready for the next trip. I applaud our [...]
Happy April IFMA Family! We have a lot of great events coming up, both virtual and in-person, and I am looking forward to connecting with all of you. Our April meeting is right around the corner, and we are looking forward to hearing from our panel of FMs who have been in the industry for [...]
Hello IFMA Family, Welcome to March! Can you believe we have been in this together for a year!?! I am thankful I got to see some of you virtually in February at our luncheon and wine tasting. I am hoping soon we can all see each other in-person again. Until then, we have our upcoming [...]
Hello IFMA Family, As we continue to move forward in our new COVID world, please remember we are all in this together! Reach out to your fellow associates and vendors and say hello to keep everyone motivated and join us for all things virtual! We have some great events including a luncheon and wine tasting [...]
Happy New Year! Welcome to the New Year, New You! We are excited about our upcoming virtual series that kicks off next month. Please try and join as many virtual events as you can to Stay In This Together! Registration has opened for our Carolina Summit in March in Charlotte. You will not want to [...]