January General Meeting

Date:  
January 23, 2020
Time: 
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Topic:
“Multifaceted Operations Management” 

Hear how T. Rowe Price is creating new open space collaborative workplace solutions and how the solutions interconnect with the mechanical operations of the building, and how the responsibility of tenant vs. landlord vs. landlord provider vs. project partnerships achieve an exciting and functional environment. T. Rowe Price 7th Floor will host the networking, presentation and new member orientation.Tour of the 4th floor will be available at the end of the evening.

* Current Chapter Members - Bring a First Time Guest
 to the Meeting and You Will Both Be Free* 

Contact Elizabeth Seidel for registration at [email protected] or 410-740-0667

Parking:
Discounted parking available in the attached garage. Enter garage on Calvert Street or Light Street. Take the elevator to the street level lobby entrance. Enter through T. Rowe Price Security.
Must present valid picture ID to security for this event.

Note: Parking for this event will be discounted after a 5:00pm arrival. Register on the webite for discount details.

CFMs Earn 1/2 Maintenance Point for attending meetings. 

The core competencies of the CFM are covered in the presentation topics, and you may then self-report points and subject codes.

Core Competencies Covered:

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, Human Factors, Operations and Maintenance, Project Management, Quality, Real Estate and Property Management, Technology

Contact [email protected] for questions.

Click here to Register

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Recap of Annual Holiday Gathering

Chapter members enjoyed another fantastic holiday gathering at Blue Hill Tavern, and everyone received a $25 gift certificate from the restaurant to return at a later date.

The chapter presented a $500 check to this year’s philanthropy partner, Happy Helpers for the Homeless. Members brought new, unwrapped toys for area children. The hat was passed and our generous members contributed another $919 to the 27-year-old charity, which serves the homeless in Baltimore in Glen Burnie. Executive Director Bobbi Coffman accepted the donations and thanked everyone for their generosity. The chapter thanks all members who contributed to this great cause that will help wishes come true at Christmas for many children in the area.

When you shop through www.smile.amazon.com, you may designate Happy Helpers for the Homeless as the charity to benefit from your purchases, and the money will benefit local homeless families.

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What's Trending in the World of FM

Interesting Survey on What's Trending in the World of FM

In the lead-up to the 2019 International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Conference, CORT surveyed over 1,000 IFMA attendees to find out what’s currently trending in the world of facilities management, and what the future may hold. The majority of respondents were themselves facilities managers who represented a variety of industries.

The results show that profitability has increased in importance for most companies since the same survey was conducted in 2018, while concerns about employee retention decreased slightly from last year, which came in at third place in 2019. Meanwhile, for most companies, the greatest challenges to providing furnishings for employees was cost and meeting everyone’s needs.

To learn more about the results of this year’s survey, you can view the detailed findings below.

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FM Resource Directory

IFMA Chesapeake can help you find top notch, reliable vendors for services needed at your facility, such as pest control, emergency services, and furniture and so much more! Click here to access our members on-line Resource Directory. 

IFMA - Chesapeake Members Business Directory

Please consider our associate members when you need an excellent service provider at your facility. Count on our annual chapter sponsors to provide you the best service and pricing!

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Discover Chesapeake Chapter's LinkedIn Group

LinkedIn is a great tool to connect with those in the FM industry; stay informed on current events and industry news; and share your knowledge. Start a group discussion about a topic of interest to you.

Visit www.linkedin.com to create an account, then search for the group IFMA Chesapeake Chapter and follow the prompt to request to join.

Note:  This group is only open to Chesapeake Chapter Members.

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Upcoming Events

Educate | Engage | Encourage

The latest news in the FM world and the Chapter's upcoming events are at your fingertips! Click here to view calendar of events and register.

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