Meeting/Event Information

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Spring Member Appreciation

 

April 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM CDT - 7:30 PM CDT
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Shambaugh & Sons | 751 Shoreline Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
https://www.shambaugh.com/
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Join the Chicago Chapter of IFMA for our Spring Member Appreciation Event at Shambaugh & Son’s state‑of‑the‑art Aurora headquarters. This special gathering blends social connection with hands‑on professional engagement, offering a relaxed and energizing experience for all attendees.

What to Expect

  • Casual social spaces perfect for mingling with fellow members
  • Interactive game areas and light entertainment
  • Spring baseball viewing (if the schedule aligns)
  • Optional learning opportunities, including:
    • Live demonstrations
    • Informal Q&A sessions with Shambaugh & Son’s Fire Suppression experts
  • Tasty Mediterranean food...and beverages too


Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge of the Fire Protection industry or simply enjoy good food, great company, and a cocktail with your IFMA community, this event is designed with you in mind.

We look forward to celebrating the members and industry friends who make IFMA Chicago such an exceptional chapter—that means you.

**Free Onsite Parking**

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$25.00 Associate Member

$25.00 Professional Member

$25.00 Young Professional, Student, or Retired

$35.00 Non-Member Registration

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