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An Event Designed Around Educational Solutions

SARASOTA, Fla. — The 12th Education Facilities Management Forum, an educational networking event for senior education facilities executives, takes place in Atlanta April 29-30. The forum is part of Forum Networking Events long list of meetings that include, but are not limited to health care and education markets. The upcoming event is unlike any other “trade show” in comparison. Here, attendees have a chance to sit down face-to-face with potential clients, business partners and suppliers and lay their plans out during a scheduled meeting time.

From the pre-organized, one-on-one meetings with the industry’s leading solution providers, to educational workshops, Education Facilities Forum provides its attendees with an opportunity to explore the latest innovations and best practices, connect with industry leaders and organize solutions in a stress-free environment. This year the event is taking place at Atlanta’s Airport Marriot Hotel.

Past attendees have given credit to the organization of Forum Networking Events and the impact the two-day event can have for the entire year. Attendees are able to customize a list of meetings with the help of the event staff in order to get the most out of the day and speak to necessary decision-makers for each attendee’s individual industry goals. Many past attendees also credited the environment at the event, which mimics a speed-dating format but with a focus on education. The attendees are able to meet and review a wide range of solution providers in just two days without the hard-sell environment that many experience at industry events throughout the year.

Suppliers, school districts, universities and education officials alike will be in attendance at the forum in April, and free registration is still open for those interested. Register for the event in order to utilize the networking capabilities that the forum brings to industry leaders.

In case April is a busy month for you — Forum Networking Events offers other events throughout the year and all over the country. Learn more by visiting Forum Networking Events and find out if an upcoming event fits your schedule this year.

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Building Projects Discussed at 8th Education Facilities Management Forum

CHICAGO — More than 150 delegates from educational facilities across Illinois attended the 8th Education Facilities Management Forum on April 25, at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The event was held by Forum Networking Events and featured workshops including geothermal systems and green school building discussions throughout the day.

In conjunction with the 8th Education Facilities Management Forum the event also featured professionals attending the Healthcare Facilities Management Forum and Education Security Forum, also held by Forum Networking Events.

Suppliers were present at the event pitching products and services to school and building officials. Many schools members presented their current and future building plans as well as certain product and design needs for their facilities.

Guests were provided breakfast and lunch as well as a closing reception and a behind the scenes tour of Solider Field, home of the Chicago Bears.

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Featured Event

The Education Facilities Forum, taking place on Sept. 29 at Soldier Field’s United Club in Chicago, will host more than 50 senior facilities management executives and a select group of vendors to discuss latest developments and trends in higher education and K-12 construction and facilities management.

The Forum is complimentary for senior facility managers and includes refreshments, lunch, workshops and drinks reception. The attendee list includes:

Black Hawk College
Career Education Corporation
Chicago City Colleges
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago State University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Loyola University
Moody Bible Institute
Plainfield School District
Taylor University
Western Technical College
University if Michigan

Workshop program includes:

Taking Control of your Facility Using Innovative Technology
Patrick V. Fiel, senior public safety advisor at ADT Security.
• Learn how to identify areas of risk and prioritize which potential threats to protect against.

Green Buildings – How a Rating and Assessment System is Central to This “Best Practice”
Sharene Rekow, VP of marketing/sales/membership, Green Building Initiative
• This workshop introduces Green Globes, a highly recognized green building system that incorporates life cycle analysis and a building rating and certification process.

Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems: Delivering Value for Today’s Dynamic Schools
Rich Conkling, Director of North American operations at WaterFurnace International.
• Life cycle comparison of HVAC systems and their implications for schools.

Other workshops are planned.

To reserve your place, call Forum Networking Events on (941) 925-7585, or visit Forum Networking Events.

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Education Facilities Forum

The 5th Education Facilities Forum, taking place on March 15th at Citifields Stadium, will host more than 50 senior facilities management executives and a select number of vendors to discuss latest developments and trends in the school construction and management.

The Forum is complimentary for senior facility managers and includes refreshments and workshops. The attendee list includes: Albany State University, Arlington Central School District, Baruch College, Berkeley College, Bound Brook Board of Education, Brooklyn Law School, City College of New York, Cold Spring Harbor School District, Columbia University, DeVry College of New York, Middlesex County College, NYC Dept. of Education, Riverdale Country School, School District of Philadelphia, Trinity School, Union County College, and University of Bridgeport.

The workshop program includes:

Taking Control of your Facility Using Innovative Technology
Patrick V. Fiel, senior public safety advisor at ADT Security and former executive director of school security for the Washington, D.C., public school system.

• Learn how to identify areas of risk and prioritize which potential threats to protect against. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create or update your facility’s security plan to meet your needs into the future.

Who is Managing Your Contracts?
Richard Benjamin, Diakon’s The Lutheran Home at Topton campus

• For every good contract there are probably a dozen bad ones. Very few organizations have their contracts under control. Learn how to negotiate clearly and effectively by leveling the playing field and regaining control.

Green Buildings – How a Rating and Assessment System is Central to This “Best Practice”
Sharene Rekow, VP of marketing/sales/membership, Green Building Initiative

• This workshop introduces Green Globes, a highly recognized green building system that incorporates life cycle analysis and a building rating and certification process. The tool uses online assessment and third party on-site assessors to determine a building’s rating and formal building certification.

Energy Management and Waste Management – Josh Radoff, Principal at YRG Sustainability Consultants

• In this presentation, Josh Radoff will discuss energy and water efficiency, incorporating alternative energy strategies, green cleaning and healthy interiors, waste management and procurement based on the LEED for Existing Buildings program. Participants will be prepared to begin integrating green building best practices and sustainable initiatives into the daily operations for the benefit of your facility, your local community, and the greater environment.

To reserve your place, call Forum Networking Events on (941) 925-7585, or visit Forum Networking Events

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