Think of the life you have lived until now as over and, as a dead man, see what’s left as a bonus and live it according to Nature. Love the hand that fate deals you and play it as your own, for what could be more fitting?” – Marcus Aurelius Dear Members, The end ofRead more
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As the Covid19 vaccine is being released and we continue our return to the office strategies, IFMA has some Coronavirus Essentials to help you better prepare and manage your facilities. Click here to access all the tools available in the Coronavirus Resource Center: https://www.ifma.org/know-base/coronavirus-preparedness-resource-center IFMA’s Coronavirus Resource CenterRead more
Thank you ABM for sharing your tips and tricks about getting our offices ready for employees again. For those interested, here is a link to their presentation ABM PRESENTATION. Thank you again ABM, IFMA MSP Gold Sponsor, for answering our burning questions about returning to the office.Read more
WATCH the October Chapter Program HERE We as a chapter are excited about the programs and events we have planned for the new year, but we also are reflecting on the amazing virtual programs we’ve had since our Programs Committee has taken things online. This week we’re highlighting our October Chapter Meeting with speaker JohnRead more
New IFMA MSP Chapter president, Jon Heaton from Bartlett Tree Experts, sent the new President’s Letter. Digitally available in the form of video this year, seems appropriate given the times. Check it out! https://www.covideo.com/v/HoxZsFTdYS. Access it any time by going to the first page of the Fall 2020 newsletter – https://msp-ifma.org/connect/communications/Read more
IFMA’s annual Advocacy Day is going virtual: Get informed on the latest U.S. policies affecting FM – FREE EVENT! LIVE, Wednesday September 16th 11am-3pm EST https://advocacyday.ifma.org/ Amid early pandemic response efforts, FM was recognized as an essential workforce. It is more important than ever for our elected officials and related stakeholder groups to understand theRead more
Effective June 16, 2020 IFMA’s CFM credential was granted accreditation by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the ISO/IE 17024:2012 standard. The CFM credential sets the industry standard for ensuring the knowledge and competence of practicing facility managers. “The program was the first, and remains the only globally respected certification in facility management,” said IFMARead more
After reviewing recent survey responses from past attendees, IFMA has decided to keep World Workplace 2020 a live event and reschedule it for this Dec. 9-11 and relocate the conference to the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center, located between Dallas and Fort Worth in Grapevine, Texas, USA. Click here for more details andRead more
On July 1st, Jon Heaton, with Bartlett Tree Experts, began his two year term as President of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter of IFMA. He is joined by Laura Magnuson, with Cushman & Wakefield, now the Immediate Past President supporting and mentoring Jon in his new Presidential duties, Chad Stout, with SOLID Surface Care, continuing asRead more
June Chapter Webinar: Using Natural Spaces to Improve Employee Wellness June 17, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm America/Chicago Timezone Click HERE for more details and to register!Read more