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Past Meetings
Happy Hour Holiday Style
5:00 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Tarkett in Fulton Market
215 N. Peoria, Floor 10
Chicago, IL 60607
https://commercial.tarkett.com/en_US/
It's time to be merry and bright and dust off your ugly holiday sweater! Register for IFMA's December Happy Hour hosted at Tarkett in Fulton Market.
Chapter Meet Up
5:00 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Granite City Brewery
801 N. Plaza Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
https://www.gcfb.com/
The Chicago Chapter is excited to welcome our new Northern Illinois members. Come on out to mix and mingle in Schaumburg.
November 2022 Program
12:00 PM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Maggiano's Banquets
111 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
https://maggianos.com/
Join us for an expert panel discussion on “Insights into the State of Construction in Chicago”
New Member Happy Hour
5:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Zoom Gathering
Zoom login information is included in the email confirmation received after successfully registering for the event.
We are thankful for our newest chapter members! Let's gather to meet one another and offer a toast to the season of thanks.
Energy Purchasing 101: Opportunities and Unforeseen Dangers
12:00 PM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Zoom Event
The Zoom meeting link is included in the email registration confirmation sent from [email protected]
Hosted by the Sustainability Committee, register and join us for a virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. David Thieman.
Fall Fest on Fulton
5:00 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
MillerKnoll
1100 W. Fulton Market, Third Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
World Workplace Chapter Networking Reception
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
The Diner
200 3rd Ave S; 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37201
https://www.thediner.com/
If you are in Nashville for World Workplace, slide on over to the Chicago Chapter reception for a drink - or two!
IFMA's World Workplace® 2022
8:30 AM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT
Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Get your act together – this year’s marquee FM event in Music City will prepare you to take center stage in making the spaces you manage your tour de force.
September 2022 Lunch Program
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Maggiano's Banquets
111 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
https://maggianos.com/
Office to life science conversions - is your facility a good fit for this growing submarket?
Cross Chapter Roundtable
12:00 PM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Virtual Event
Join your IFMA colleagues for a group discussion on challenges and solutions in the Return-to-Work paradigm.
August 2022 Lunch Program
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Maggiano's Banquets
111 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
https://maggianos.com/
Join us for a very important program on mental health in the workplace presented by Bernie Dyme, President & CEO, Perspectives, Ltd.
Happy Hour - In Person
5:30 PM CDT to 7:00 PM CDT
Boston Blackies
120 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
https://www.bostonblackies.com/
Stop by for cocktails and conversation with IFMA Chicago members, colleagues, and friends. First drink is on us!
Annual Meeting Dinner and IFMA Bucks Auction 2022
5:00 PM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT
Osteria Via Stato
620 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
https://www.osteriaviastato.com/
GIDDY UP and register for the Annual Meeting Dinner and IFMA BUCK-ET Auction. Space is limited!
Sustainable FM Virtual Summit
8:30 AM CDT to 12:30 PM CDT
Zoom Event
After registering, participants will receive virtual meeting information.
Hosted by the IFMA Foundation, two half-day sessions will focus on the FM's relationship to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
40th Anniversary Celebration - Party Like It's 1982
5:30 PM CDT to 9:00 PM CDT
Anita Dee II
Anita Dee Yacht Charters at DuSable Harbor
Chicago, IL 60601
https://www.anitadee.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Anita_Dee_Directions.pdf
IFMA Chicago is Celebrating 40 Years! A party you totally don't want to miss - cruising Lake Michigan with food and drink while networking in 80's fashion. Followed by Chicago's fireworks show!
June 2022 Lunch Program - Future in Focus
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Maggiano's Banquets
111 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
https://maggianos.com/
Get a in the know perspective on the Chicago office real estate market outlook as we continue returning to the office.
IFMA Credentialing 101
12:00 PM CDT to 12:45 PM CDT
Zoom Webinar
After registering, participants will receive an email prior to the event with a calendar invite and virtual meeting credentials.
Join your fellow IFMA members for an overview of IFMA credentials offered (CFM, FMP, SFP), and learn what it takes to earn them from IFMA members who successfully earned a credential (or two!).
Community Service: Salute Inc. 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile
8:00 AM CDT to 12:00 PM CDT
Recreation Park
50 East Miner Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Join Team IFMA to support the Chicago Chapter's Charity Partner Salute Inc. at this in-person family and pet run/walk event.
10th Annual Charity Golf Outing 2022 - A Salute to the Red, White, and Blue
9:00 AM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT
Harborside International Golf Center
11001 Doty Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
https://www.harborsidegolf.com/
Register today and TEE UP for a good time with IFMA Chicago and Salute, Inc. Golf, sponsor, network, donate - there is something for everyone!
May 2022 Lunch Program
11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
IMEG
225 W. Washington; Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60606
Join us for a walking tour presentation on advanced lighting strategies for tomorrow's health-focused workplace.
World FM Day In-Person Happy Hour
5:30 PM CDT to 7:00 PM CDT
Madison Tavern
500 West Madison
Chicago, IL 60661
https://www.madisontavern.com/
Stop by for IN PERSON cocktails and conversation with IFMA Chicago. Members, colleagues, and friends are all welcome. First drink is on us!
Young Professionals Happy Hour
5:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Highline
169 W. Kinzie
Chicago, IL 60654
https://www.highlinebarchicago.com
It's a Happy Hour just for IFMA Chicago's Young Professional Members - don't miss out on the fun!
Sponsor Appreciation 2022
4:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Punch Bowl Social
310 North Green Street
Chicago, IL 60607
https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/chicago
FREE networking event for our FM Professional Members to show our appreciation for our IFMA Chicago Medal Sponsors.
Facility Fusion 2022
8:00 AM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
IFMA’s Facility Fusion Conference and Expo is an opportunity for facility professionals at every career level to focus on personal leadership skills and career development.
April 2022 Virtual Program
12:00 PM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Zoom Webinar
After registering, participants will receive an email prior to the event with a calendar invite and virtual meeting credentials.
Join your IFMA colleagues to learn more about how many systems in a typical building unintentionally offer hackers an open front door.
Spring Fling Social
5:00 PM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT
Rittergut Wine Bar
10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 4000
Chicago, IL 60606
http://rittergutwinebar.com/
It's time to get out and mix and mingle with IFMA Friends as we welcome Springtime in Chicago!
Brainy Bite: Safety
5:00 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT
Axis Communications Company
8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
https://www.axis.com/en-us/experience-center/chicago
Come join us for a presentation and a tour on all things safety! Plus a networking reception hosted by Axis Communications.
March 2022 Program
12:00 PM CDT to 1:30 PM CDT
Zoom Gathering
After registering, participants will receive an email the day of the event with a calendar invite and virtual meeting credentials.
Join us for an informative virtual presentation to learn how signage can assist the Facility Management role.
Happy Hour - In Person
5:30 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Madison Tavern
500 West Madison
Chicago, IL 60661
https://www.madisontavern.com/
Stop by for IN PERSON cocktails and conversation with IFMA Chicago. Members, colleagues, and friends are all welcome. First drink is on us!
February 2022 Program
11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Maggianos
516 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Join us for a discussion on leadership led by IFMA President and CEO Don Gilpin and IFMA First Vice Chair Laurie Gilmer.
Virtual Happy Hour
5:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Zoom Gathering
After registering, participants will receive an email the day of the event with a calendar invite and virtual meeting credentials.
Drop in for for cocktails and conversation with IFMA Chicago members, colleagues, and friends. BYOB of course!
Job Searching in 2022
6:00 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Zoom Gathering
After registering, participants will receive an email prior to the event with a calendar invite and virtual meeting credentials.
Virtual Happy Hour
5:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Zoom Gathering
After registering, participants will receive an email the day of the event with a calendar invite and virtual meeting credentials.
Drop in for for cocktails and conversation with IFMA Chicago members, colleagues, and friends. BYOB of course!
