Hello Everyone!  

As a result of our generous annual sponsors in year’s past, the Greater Triangle Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is one of only a handful of national Chapters that has achieved double-digit growth over recent years.  The value the Chapter provides to its membership continues to grow as is reflected in our performance: 

·         Education and Networking Events are achieving all-time highs in attendance and we have devoted more sponsorship monies to educational scholarships this past year than ever before.

·         After-Hours Socials continue to be popular as a great atmosphere to network and get to know your fellow IFMA team mates.

·         Membership Count remains at a high with 300+ members.

·         Involved Membership is what drives our Chapter with over 60 people now volunteering in committees!

·         Monthly Meetings average 90+ persons, higher than most other non-profit  professional organizations in the Triangle.

·         Membership - We maintain strong professional/associate membership ratios. More importantly, we have refocused our membership on supporting our mission and vision of our Chapter - being the ultimate resource for the Facility Management Professional

In 2019-2020, we are planning even greater opportunities to learn, grow, and network, and we want you to continue to be part of our growing and inspiring organization! 

I am honored to be this year’s President and Sponsorship Chair for our Chapter. I would like to discuss Sponsorship opportunities for you and your company.  For the upcoming fiscal year, we will continue to enhance our sponsor benefits to provide more visibility to our membership as a way as saying thank you for your continued support.

We are currently at $43,750.00 and have a long way to go!  To get more information on our sponsor benefits and differing levels of sponsorship, click here.  Please know we have the following top Sponsorships still available:  “Diamond”, “ Ruby” and “Onyx”!! Register Here

To see more of the fantastic opportunities that we provide, please visit our Greater Triangle Chapter website.  Here you will also find who the various prestigious companies are that are currently sponsoring the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA. You can also see the enormous reach of IFMA by visiting the global IFMA website.

Please let me know if you will be joining our "Who's Who" of sponsors this year, or if you have any questions. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.”-Earl Nightingale

Justin Barber
Highwood Properties
President 2019-2020

GTC OF IFMA AUGUST TOUR & MEMBER ORIENTATION/SOCIAL
The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA is pleased to invite you on a Tour of Mill No. 1 at Golden Belt on Thursday, August 22nd at 3:00pm followed by a member orientation/social at Hi-Wire Brewing.

Vision: The Mill No. 1 building is a historic building in downtown Durham. The 175,000 square foot building, which is the only remaining 1900s era conversion opportunity of its kind in the area, will be renovated into a Class A loft-office in this highly desirable market.

Property Features:

• The Cordoba Historic Warehouse, the last of its kind in this market, is being renovated into Class A loft-office building.
• The newly renovated building will have more than 194,000 of rentable square feet

Please park at Hi-Wire for check-in for the tour and the group will make their way to the Cushman & Wakefield management office to begin.  Parking is FREE!

Following the tour, come participate in a passport to our committees and learn how to get more involved in the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA.  There will be prizes!

 All members are invited to learn more about the committees that are making the Chapter successful.  This is your opportunity to engage, join a committee, and develop meaningful personal and professional relationships.  

Special thanks to CertaPro Painters of Cary-Apex for sponsoring this event.  We are looking for additional sponsors for the social.  Sponsorship is $300. You can provide company branded giveaways and your company will be recognized for sponsorship at the event and on the next month’s Newsletter.   SPONSOR HERE

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday, August 22nd at 3:00PM
Member Orientation/Social to Follow at ~ 4:00PM

TOUR: Mill No. 1, 800 Taylor Street, Durham, NC
(Park at Hi-Wire)

SOCIAL:   Hi-Wire at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor Street, Durham, NC

SPONSOR:


REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, August 19, 2019

SIGN UP HERE

GTC OF IFMA SEPTEMBER 2019 MONTHLY MEETING
Join the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA on Wednesday, September 11th at 11:30AM for our next monthly meeting featuring Speaker Kate Pearce, Planning Supervisor for Dorothea Dix Park with the City of Raleigh.  

Where:  PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 

Registration Deadline:  Friday, September 6, 2019

REGISTER HERE

The Community Outreach Committee is pleased to announce Bingo for Bones to benefit the Wake County SPCA and other local rescue groups.

Save the Date: Music Bingo Event to be held October 10, 2019 from 3:00pm-6:00pm

Location:  Rally Point Sports Grill, 837 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC

$20 donation required to attend the event.

There will be prizes for the winners!

2019 JOINT NETWORKING EVENT

Now is the time to register for the Joint Networking Event to mix and mingle with members from AIA Triangle, CoreNet Global,  NAIOP, IIDA, IREM, TCREW, CMAA, CCIM, and TCAR. The event is Thursday, September 19th from 5:00PM-7:30PM at Drive Shack.  Preregistration cost is only $35.00 which includes appetizers and two drink tickets. Please note:  You must scroll to the bottom and register as a GUEST on the CoreNet website and pay your $35.00 via credit card in advance of the event deadline.  

LOCATION:  Drive Shack, 6901 Play Golf Way, Raleigh, NC 27607 
TIME:  5:00PM-7:30PM
REGISTER

2019-2020 GTC OF IFMA SPONSORSHIP
The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA is still seeking 2019-2020 Sponsors!  The Sponsorship Opportunities Deadline has been extended to Friday, August 16, 2019!

Please remember this program allows our Chapter to provide professional development opportunities, exciting and innovative programs, and networking events for our members. These sponsorships fund the majority of programming and operations for the Chapter. 

We are extremely thankful for the support of all sponsors!

NOTE:  You must be a member of GTC of IFMA to become a sponsor!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
SIGN UP HERE