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Past Meetings
IFMA Happy Hour
5:30 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Lizzie McNeills
400 N. McClurg Court
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.lizziemcneills.com/
Museum of Broadcast Communications Presentation, Tour and Networking

4:30 PM CST to 7:30 PM CST
Museum of Broadcast Communications
360 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.museum.tv
Introduction to Lean Performance Improvements for Facility Managers
11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn; Enter at 50 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
Millions of dollars have been added to company bottom lines through implementation of the LEAN method.
Oktoberfest 2013

5:00 PM CDT to 7:00 PM CDT
The Berghoff
17 W. Adams
Chicago, IL 60603
http://www.berghoff.com
Selling in Any Economy, How to Recession Proof Your Sales
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Fiandre Showroom
314 W. Superior, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60654
In this workshop you will take your efforts beyond focusing on product to be able to uncover and fit your product to the project to save time, be a more effective sales person and make more money.
The Truth about Office Equipment Leasing

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street, Enter at 50 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com
SmithBucklin Tour
4:00 PM CDT to 6:30 PM CDT
SmithBucklin
330 N. Wabash Avenue; 19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.smithbucklin.com/
World Workplace 2013

7:00 AM CDT to 11:00 PM CDT
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.
CANCELLED: Workplace Violence Training Session
1:00 PM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Conference Room
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.usebrinks.com
A unique in-depth opportunity to receive training which will focus on Workplace Violence.
Work on The Move - Driving Strategy and Change in Workplaces
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street, Enter at 50 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
2013 Networking Event to Welcome New Members - Sponsored by DIRTT

5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
DIRTT Showroom
325 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654
The Hospitality Committee invites ALL members to welcome our new Chicago Chapter members at this networking reception.
Quarterly Facility Forum for Professional Members

12:00 PM CDT to 1:15 PM CDT
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.
Joining the Great Workplace Revolution

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Petterinos
150 N. Dearborn Street, Enter at 50 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.petterinos.com
Companies become great from the inside out. It all starts with creating the right culture and environment.
Igniting Innovation with Your Organization and Tour of KPMG

4:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
KPMG
200 E. Randolph Street, #5500
Chicago, IL 60654
Join us on a tour of the KPMG facility and a presentation focusing on the CFM Competency of Leadership
Brainy Bite July 2013

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Conference Room
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.usebrinks.com
Annual Meeting & IFMA Bucks Live Auction
4:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
John Barleycorn
149 W. Kinzie
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.johnbarleycorn.com/index.htm
Presentation & Networking with Jon Seller, Chair - IFMA National

3:30 PM CDT to 5:30 PM CDT
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.
How to Avoid Career Obsolescence

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
KMPG, LLP
200 East Randolph, Suite 5500
Chicago, IL 60601
This Brainy Bite presentation will help managers meet the future with confidence, stay ahead of the game and acquire concrete techniques to keep their careers on track.
End of Life Options for Commercial Furniture

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Teknion
222 Merchandise Mart; Suite 1095
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.teknion.com
13th Annual Bowl-A-Thon
3:30 PM CDT to 6:30 PM CDT
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL 60647
http://www.drbowl.com
RESCHEDULED DATE for the annual charity bowling event has been set - if you can participate on May 30th, please register and join in on the fun!
Golf & Charity Outing 2013
9:00 AM CDT to 4:30 PM CDT
Harborside International Golf Center
11001 South Doty Avenue East
Chicago, IL 60628
http://www.harborsideinternational.com/
Don't miss out - register to golf today! Sponsorship opportunties are available - get your name out on the course and have a networking day!
Creating a High Performance FM Organization
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Konica Minolta
500 West Madison Street, #550 - Parking at Presidential Towers: corner of Madison & DesPlaines (enter on Jefferson)
Chicago, IL 60661
http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/wps/portal/web/home/home/businesssolutions
YMCA Panel Presentation, Tour & Networking

4:00 PM CDT to 6:30 PM CDT
YMCA of the USA
101 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
http://www.ymca.net
This is a "Don't Miss" event - join us to learn more about the YMCA build out and take a tour of this facility while networking with colleagues.
Selling the Business Continuity Case to Executive Management
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Levenfeld Pearlstein Conference Room
2 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60602
Associate Member Happy Hour
5:00 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Lizzie McNeill's
400 N. McClurg Court
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.lizziemcneills.com
The Laws and Benefits of Networking
11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Locke Lord LLP
111 S. Wacker Drive, 41st Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Workplace Violence and Emergency Response – The Human Factor
11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Okamura
222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 11-124
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.okamura-us.com
Even with proper protocols and security measures in place, arguably the most critical and least planned for aspect of emergency response planning is largely ignored – the human factor
Business Continuity for Facilities Management

11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Conference Room
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.usebrinks.com
Holiday Party

5:30 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Moe's Cantina
155 W. Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60654
http://www.moescantina.com