Meeting/Event Information

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August 02, 2012

3 MINUTES TO WIN IT! A speed networking event.
August 02, 2012
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Summer of George Chicago Cruise
330 N. Wabash (docked on the Chicago River between Wabash and State)
Chicago, IL
http://www.chicagocruises.com/ourvessels.html
Join the Chicago Chapter of IFMA for this speed networking event.

$300.00 Associate Member - Company Representative 1

$300.00 Northern Illinois Associate Member

$0.00 Associate Guest - Company Representative 2 (maximum 2 reps per company)

$0.00 Professional Members

$0.00 Northern Illinois Professional Members

3 MINUTES TO WIN IT – A Speed Networking Event

Associate Members register now and network with

Professional Members from 

Mesirow, Verizon Services, Comcast, U.S. General Administration, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Omron Electronics, and more! 

This is a speed networking event that gives the Associate members an opportunity to speak directly to the Professional members about their company and the services they provide.  Each Associate member will have their own table and will have 3 minutes to talk to a group of Professional members about their company.  When the 3 minutes is up, the Professional members will move to the next Associate’s table.  Each Associate member will have the opportunity to present their information and/or product to all Professional members in attendance.  To take advantage of the summer, this event will be held on a party cruise boat, the Summer of George at 330 North Wabash!

This is a speed networking event not to be missed.  There is only space for 20 Associate members and 40 Professional members. 

About the Event

  • Event will be held on a party cruise boat that will tour the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
  • Cocktail party to follow speed networking.
  • Event will be capped at 20 Associate members (max 2 per industry).  Registration will be online and Associates will need to indicate their industry when registering.
  • Event will be capped at 40 Professional members.
  • Associates will have the opportunity to provide items for a swag bag for the Professional members in attendance.
  • Split-The-Pot Raffle will be available during the event to raise money for the NIU Bachelor Degree Fund.

How To Register

  • Click on the “Register Now” button and log in (click on the Forgot Username/Password if you need assistance with your chapter login)
  • Associate Members:  Choose Associate Member-Company Representative
  • 1 Ticket and enter the name of the Associate member that will be representing your company at the event– cost is $300.00.  If you would like to have a second company representative attend, you may add the Associate Guest-Company Representative 2 Ticket at time of registration or at a later date closer to the event – there is no cost for the second representative (maximum two per company).
  • Professional Members: Choose Professional Members Ticket - there is no cost.  NOTE: only 40 professional member tickets will be sold.

Feel free to contact co-chairs Nicole Satterly at nsatterly@lockelord.com or Lauren Taylor at lauren.c.taylor@invista.com for additional information and registration questions.

 

Future Meetings

June 26, 2013

How To Avoid Career Obsolescence

June 26, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

KMPG, LLP
200 East Randolph, Suite 5500
Chicago, IL 60601

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July 12, 2013

Presentation & Networking with Jon Seller, Chair - IFMA National

July 12, 2013
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Haworth Showroom, #312
222 Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL 60654

The new Chair, Board of Directors of IFMA National will be sharing his 2013 and beyond forecast of IFMA. Register for this insightful presentation and member-only networking reception.
 

July 18, 2013

Annual Meeting & IFMA Bucks Live Auction

July 18, 2013
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

John Barleycorn
149 W. Kinzie
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.johnbarleycorn.com/index.htm

Don't Miss this networking opportunity. Save your Bucks and Bid for Great Items.
 

July 24, 2013

Brainy Bite July 2013

July 24, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Katten Muchin Rosenman
525 W. Monroe, 19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
http://www.kattenlaw.com

Save the Date for a Summer Brainy Bite
 

August 01, 2013

Innovating...Chicago Style

August 01, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

KPMG
200 E. Randolph Street, #5500
Chicago, IL 60654

A program focusing on the CFM Competency of Leadership
 

August 15, 2013

Joining the Great Workplace Revolution

August 15, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
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Chicago, IL

Companies become great from the inside out. It all starts with creating the right culture and environment.
 

August 28, 2013

Quarterly Facility Forum

August 28, 2013
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

National Equity Fund
120 S. Riverside Plaza, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
http://www.nefinc.org

Chicago IFMA is hosting it's second Quarterly Facility Forum for Professional Members ONLY! This is an opportunity to share ideas with fellow FM'ers.
 

September 10, 2013

SEIU Tour

September 10, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SEIU

Chicago, IL 60654

The Sustainability Committee is working on a tour o SEIU. More details will be available soon.
 

September 19, 2013

Work on The Move - Driving Strategy and Change in Workplaces

September 19, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL

Join us for an energized presentation on the power of Workplace Strategy.
 

October 01, 2013

World Workplace 2013

October 01, 2013 7:00 AM to October 04, 2013 11:00 PM

Philadelphia Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
http://www.worldworkplace.org

The World's Best conference and expo focused on facility management and the future of the workplace.
 

October 10, 2013

SmithBucklin Tour

October 10, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SmithBucklin
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CFM Competency: Real Estate
 

October 17, 2013

The Truth about Office Equipment Leasing

October 17, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
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Chicago, IL

Expand your knowledge of office equipment leasing!
 

October 23, 2013

Brainy Bite October 2013

October 23, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

TBD

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October 30, 2013

Oktoberfest 2013

October 30, 2013
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Berghoff
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Chicago, IL 60603
http://www.berghoff.com

Raise your glass and have some cheer with your fellow IFMA members.
 

November 07, 2013

Introduction to Lean Performance Improvements for Facility Managers

November 07, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
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Chicago, IL

Millions of dollars have been added to company bottom lines through implementation of the LEAN method.
 

November 13, 2013

Museum of Broadcast Communications Presentation, Tour and Networking

November 13, 2013
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Museum of Broadcast Communications
360 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.museum.tv

CFM Competency: Real Estate
 

January 09, 2014

Holiday Party

January 09, 2014
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TBD

Chicago, IL

The Hospitality Committee is planning for the annual Chicago IFMA Holiday Social
 

January 16, 2014

IFMA Shuffle

January 16, 2014
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Merchandise Mart

Chicago, IL 60654

The Associates Committee is planning for the 4th Annual IFMA Shuffle
 

February 20, 2014

LEED EB Certification

February 20, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
150 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60654

How to get it economically and what it takes to keep it!
 

February 26, 2014

Brainy Bite February 2014

February 26, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

TBD

Chicago, IL 60654

The Career Services Committee is busy planning for a February Brainy Bite.
 

March 20, 2014

Benefits and Risks Associated with Outsourced Services

March 20, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL

A program focusing on the CFM Competency of Leadership
 

May 15, 2014

Cutting Edge Facility Technologies Part 1

May 15, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com/

CFM Competency: Operations
 

June 19, 2014

Fundamentals of LEDs

June 19, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
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June 27, 2014

Brainy Bite June 2014

June 27, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

TBD

Chicago, IL

The Career Services Committee is busy planning for a June Brainy Bite.
 

July 17, 2014

Annual Meeting

July 17, 2014
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL

Time to spend those IFMA Bucks - come out to the Annual Meeting
 

August 21, 2014

Cutting Edge Facilities Part 2

August 21, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.peterinos.com

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