The Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter of IFMA invites you to participate in Lease a Member, a new opportunity to bring Facility Managers and Associate Members together for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and professional connections. How does it work? Associate Members will have the opportunity to be matched with Professional Members based on shared interests, expertise, and areasRead more
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Join IFMA MSP at MNBFM 2026 — Minnesota Buildings & Facilities Management Trade Show & Conference on Thursday, November 19, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. MNBFM brings together building, facility, and property-management professionals for a full day of networking, educational sessions, innovative products, and connections with more than 120 regional exhibiting companies. The exhibit floorRead more
Join IFMA MSP for an inside look at the technologies changing the way we design, operate and experience facilities as we sit down with experts from Innovative. Discover the evolution of cleaning robotics, including how autonomous technology is transforming the way facilities approach everyday operations. Explore how AI is being applied to lighting, AV andRead more
Every year, IFMA MSP recognizes members whose work, leadership and generosity strengthen our chapter and the facility management profession. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award recipients: Project of the Year — Allecia McDonald Recognized for an FM-led project that combined strong leadership, collaboration, and innovation to deliver measurable value for Securian Financial. TheirRead more
At our annual meeting we recapped 2025-2026 fiscal year including membership and financial trends. This included noting our new strategic objects and the 2026-2027 Presidential Goals and initiatives. Below are out new objectives: Increase volunteer engagement to strengthen chapter participation. Increase revenue to support program growth and long-term sustainability. Create an engaging community to fosterRead more
AI is here—and the power to make it work for your organization is in your hands! A big thank you to Brian Haines with Kahua and Rhonda Small with RSP for sharing practical insights on how Facility Managers can leverage AI today and prepare for what’s next. The key takeaway? Start with the data. RequiringRead more
Facility management isn’t just about keeping the lights on and the HVAC running—it’s about leadership, teamwork and problem-solving. The new report, Insights into the Personalities of Facility Managers: The People Behind the Facilities, from IFMA and the Simplar Foundation dives into what makes top facility managers so effective. These facility management insights don’t just make for interesting reading—they offer real takeawaysRead more
Revolutionizing FM: A Deep Dive into AI’s Impact on Operational Efficiency February 7th, 11 am CST This webinar will showcase real-world examples and success stories of the transformative power of AI in the field service industry. Discover how predictive analytics, machine learning, and intelligent automation are reshaping traditional service models, enabling businesses to proactively addressRead more
We are thrilled to announce our New Calendar Options for Save the Date! However, it’s important to remember that the Save the Date calendar invite does not automatically mean you are registered for the event. We recommend that you complete the registration process and then download a separate calendar invite with “REGISTERED” in the title.Read more
Member Benefit: Regarding work management, there are some simple rules for establishing consistent performance and building a foundational framework that enables improvement. What rules should your organization adopt to leverage data-driven improvements in your facility service program? Watch the video to find out! Click HERE for Free access for full IFMA members through September 30.Read more