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  Vision: To serve as a resource for the best Facilities Management practices to the New Jersey Facilities Management community. Mission: To create an environment of opportunities by leading, educating and connecting the FM Professionals.
Past Events

NJ IFMA's Women in FM - How to Become a CFM

Learning Objective:
A. Discuss the 11 core competencies

  1. Operations & Maintenance
  2. Leadership & Strategy
  3. Project Management
  4. Finance
  5. Human Factors
  6. Communication
  7. Quality
  8. Technology
  9. Real Estate & Property Management
  10. Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity
  11. Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability

B. Studying strategies, followed by a practice exam.
C. I've got my CFM - Now what?

Date: February 1, 2012
Time: 8:00-9:30am
Location: Ethicon, Inc.
737 US Highway 22W
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Presenters: Melissa Michalik & Deborah Bennett
For Powerpoint Presentation Click here


Green Cleaning
Learning Objectives:
  • ISSA, CIMS-GB Standard
  • Background on ISSA and SIMS-GB
  • What it is/isn't
  • What does it mean to the facilities manager and occupants
  • How to incorporate it into contracts
  • How does it relate to the LEED-EBOM program

    Date: January 25, 2012
    Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Location: Langan Engineering
    619 River Drive Center 1
    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
    Speaker: Frank Wardinski
    For Powerpoint Presentation Click here



The Power of Technology
Learning Objectives:
What's in your hand or on your belt? Are you getting the most out of your mobile device?
Does it help you:
  • Multi-task
  • Organize
  • Make appointments
  • Maintain all vendor/employee contacts
  • Invoice tracking
  • Email

  • You may not realize it but you might not be using all resources your mobile device has to offer...whether it's a blackberry, tablet, laptop or smartphone. In this presentation you will also find out what the best device is for your needs; smartphone, laptop or tablet.

    Date: December 14, 2011
    Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Location: Bohler Engineering, Corporate Headquarters
    35 Technology Drive, Warren, NJ 07059
    Speaker: Joseph Ferdinando
    For Powerpoint Presentation Click here



    NJ IFMA's New Initiative to Reach out to Women in FM:

    Date: November 30, 2011
    Time: 8:00am-10:00am
    Location: Hampton Inn
    370 Rt. 9N
    Woodbridge, NJ 07095


    NJ IFMA's New Intiative to Reach out to Women in FM
    by: Carol Hart

    On November 30, 2011, 13 women of the chapter gathered for the inaugural meeting of NJ IFMA’s Women in FM initiative.  To my surprise, 10 minutes after the meeting ended, no one had left – all were still in their seats talking with the others at their table.  SUCCESS!  After introductions, we had an open discussion about open work environments and their pros and cons, mentoring, giving and receiving feedback, and some of the challenges we tackle every day.  The time flew by.   There was a unanimous decision by the group to meet again, probably in February.  Here’s some of their comments:

    Denise Dunchus, Johnson Controls: I found this a worthwhile event. The variety of backgrounds of the individuals and also the discussions were very interesting!

    Nancy Morgan, Morgan + Associates: Ladies, I enjoyed meeting you all and left the meeting with a feeling that I would love to keep meeting with you all. It is great to know how much everyone loves our crazy world.

    Dolores Mohr, Markel: Great to meet everyone. I’m impressed with the level of professionalism, knowledge and the willingness to share it. Great mentors! Girl power!

    Marla Freeman, Parker Interior Plantscapes: I thoroughly enjoyed it as well! Looking forward to the next one.

    Izabela Pelszynska, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.:
    Yes I also agree. It was such a great event. Looking forward to February’s meeting…

    Ruth Ann Parronchi, Duke Farms Foundation: I looked forward to the meeting today and I was not disappointed!   We needed more time!   I still would like to meet again before February possibly monthly. We have so many topics to discuss.

    Thanks to all the participants!  I enjoyed all your input tremendously and am excited for our next meeting. 


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    Building Retro-Commissioning

    Learning Objectives:
    • Gain basic understanding of what retro-commissioning is, and what the benefits are.
    • Learn how the retro-commissioning process is structured and the sequence of steps performed.
    • Understand fundamentals of writing and verifying control sequences.
    • Learn how energy savings can be achieved, and how inadequate ventilation systems can be corrected to mitigate health risks


    Date: November 16, 2011
    Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Location: JCC
    775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
    Speaker: Willam Amman
    For Powerpoint Presentation Click here



    Going Sustainable in NJ: How To

    Learning Objectives:
  • The essential criteria for evaluating your property’s solar potential
  • The mechanics involved in evaluating commercial solar project
    1. Economic Considerations
    2. Contracting Considerations
  • Most recent solar Market Developments, how they affect your solar project

  • Date: October 19, 2011
    Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Location: Duke Farms
    80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
    Speaker: Mark Warner
    For Powerpoint Presentation Click here



    Sustainable Development and Its Impact on the Corporate Bottom Line:

    Objective: provide a summary overview of what Sustainable Development is, the Quintuple Bottom Line and what the key aspects are of a robust Sustainable Development program. Discuss categories of increased shareholder value and the impacts and benefits of sustainable development, qualitatively and quantitatively.

    Date: September 21, 2011
    Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Location: Bridgewater Manor
    1251 Route 202-206S, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
    Speaker: Ron Slember
    For PowerPoint Presentation: Click Here

    Congratualtions to the winner of an $100 Gift Card: Don Rasmusson