IFMA Calgary

IFMA Calgary AGM & Winter Garden Biowall Presentation

Join us for our Annual General Meeting followed by a discussion of Jamieson Place and the Winter Garden Biowall

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Join IFMA Calgary Chapter on Thursday, September 16th, 2010 for its Annual General Meeting and then a Discussion of Jamieson Place – Winter Garden Biowall .

The Annual General Meeting will provide the membership with an opportunity to participate in the vision and mission of the Chapter, and will allow members to provide valuable input and ask questions regarding the past year’s activities. Agenda items for the meeting include regular reports from the IFMA Calgary Board and any new business from the floor.

Following our AGM Rennie Gotell, Manager of Greenery Office Interiors will speak about their most recent award winning accomplishment, the Jamieson Place winter garden which houses Canada’s largest and Calgary’s first Interior Biowall. Gibbs Gage is the Designer and Carson McCullough Associates Ltd. the Landscape Architect. With over 2000 square feet over 17,000 plants not only is it visually stunning, but it has a major impact on the air quality in the space.

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CFM Exam Review Class of 2010

IFMA Calgary Chapter Presents:
CFM Exam Review Class of 2010

September 17 & 18, 2010

REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31st. Please ensure your registrations are in before this date.

What is the Review Class?:

This is the definitive course of preparation for successfully completing IFMA’s Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Examination.

It is designed to provide those preparing to take the exam with increased confidence. It is not an in-depth study of FM but an opportunity to self-evaluate your readiness to take the exam. The review discusses the format, sample questions and information related to the nine (9) competency areas tested in the exam.

IFMA's Nine (9) Competencies:

Leadership & Management

Communication

Finance

Human & Environmental Factors

Planning and Project Management

Operations & Maintenance

Quality Assessment & Innovation

Real Estate

Technology

Top 5 Reasons to Get Certified

Distinguish Yourself.
In today’s competitive job market, your CFM status puts you ahead of the competition. Certified Facility Managers have proven their abilities and demonstrated their commitment to achieving excellence in the profession.
Invest in Your Future.
CFMs earn, on average, 13% more than non-certified facility managers. Earning your CFM is one of the most important career decisions you can make.
Demonstrate Your Leadership and Initiative.
It’s not easy to achieve CFM status. The CFM credential is a tangible sign of your success. Share your expertise and mentor up-and-coming members of your organization.
Advance Your Profession.
Facility managers must be proficient in a wide range of competencies. The CFM program articulates the level of skill and talent required of this industry.
Enhance Your Professional Network.
Enjoy opportunities to network during special CFM events. IFMA chapter members will develop their professional relationships while tapping in to a wide spectrum of credible and knowledge resources.