3.14.08 | Houston, TX | IFMA (International Facility Management Association) will convene for Industries Forum 2008 from April 30-May 2 at the Denver Hyatt Regency Tech Center Hotel, 7800 East Tufts Avenue, Denver, CO to concentrate on topics relevant to the industry sectors represented by 11 IFMA councils. The conference offers two keynote presentations,  educational sessions, eight facility tours and networking events.  www.ifma.org/learning/events/if08.cfm

1.24.08 | Houston, TX | Catherine A. Pavick was named to the position of Director of Education for the International Facility Management Association. In addition to managing the educational department, she will oversee the global professional development program. Prior to joining IFMA, Ms. Pavick was executive director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.

1.17.08 | Houston, TX | The International Facility Management Associations FM-3D Conference will be held on February 27-29 in Houston at the Houston Hilton, 2001 Post Oak Blvd. The three day educational and networking event will focus on leadership and facility planning and will include a Best Practices Forum, Management Summit and Leaders Conference and facility tours of the Texas Medical Center and the campus of BP, including the LEED Platinum Trader Building. Sharon A. Wulf from Enterprise Systems will give a keynote address: Leading and Managing Cross-Cultural Communications, followed by four interactive breakout sessions. For more information about IFMA'’s FM-3D conference, or to register visit, http://www.ifma.org/learning/events/fm3d08/full_program.cfm 

1.17.08 | Holland, MI | Haworth opened its newest showroom, designed in conjunction with Perkins + Will | Eva Maddox Branded Environments and IBI Group, in the financial district in Toronto, ON, 55 University Avenue. The 13,000 sq. ft. showroom will be a resource center for designers, architects, real estate professionals, clients and dealers. Located on the first and second floor of a 31 year old building, and noted for its view of the city, it is an applicant for Canada Green building Council's Leadership in LEED certification.