The Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA

Chartered in 1985, the Philadelphia Chapter of IFMA has over 330 members in the Tri-State region. Our mission is to provide educational resources and networking opportunities for facility managers and industry-related professionals. As a chapter, we provide numerous services and resources to our members including:

• Unique FM-related programs (eight per year)
• New Member Networking and Mentoring
• Educational programming and seminars
• Fall Golf Tournament
• Winter Holiday Charity Event
• Chapter Website
• Chapter Newsletter InSite
• Chapter Awards of Excellence
• Volunteer leadership opportunities

Our membership is strong and diverse and represents major facilities and affiliated services in our region, including Comcast-Spectacor, ARAMARK, Towers Perrin, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, PECO Energy and many more industry leaders. As a chapter, we are nationally recognized by the Association for our work in the IFMA Foundation and with other leadership opportunities. We have a vibrant and dedicated Executive Board and over 35 hard working volunteers guiding the Chapter on a daily basis.

Our Operations Manual is the bible of the International Facility Management Association.  As the handbook for all its volunteers, it provides the:

• purpose statement
• core values
• vision statement
• mission statement
• goals
• history
• administrative heirarchy
• contact and financial information
• rules and templates
• resources
• marketing procedures

For more information on how you can get involved please check out membership opportunities on this site.

IFMA is Absolutely FM

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the premier professional association for facility management. Supporting the largest community of FM professionals in the industry, IFMA membership comprises more than 18,000 facility professionals throughout 50 countries. Our members have a voice in 129 chapters and 13 councils.

IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit, incorporated association dedicated to promoting excellence in the management of facilities. Globally, IFMA spots trends, conducts research, provides educational programs, and assists corporate and organizational facility managers in developing strategies to manage human, facility and real estate resources.

IFMA exists for those who practice, service or outsource facility management by:

• universally representing…
• leading and sustaining progress of…
• strengthening and advancing the knowledge-base of...
• the facility management profession.

IFMA’s goals are the basis for the Association’s strategies, tactics and daily activities:

• Forecast and direct the course of facility management
• Provide superior facility-related education, information and interaction
• Create greater awareness and recognition for facility management
• Guide the growth of the facility management industry
• Membership & More

IFMA provides the industry’s practitioners and suppliers with:

• Professional development
• Leadership development
• Facility management certification
• Recognized FM degree programs
• Global presence
• Chapters and councils
• Conferences and expositions
• Recognition for professional achievements
• Member Resource Center
• Corporate Development office
• Online job referral service
• Online Membership Directory
• Benchmarking and best practices
• Legal and regulatory reports
• IFMA Foundation

Information on other IFMA Chapters

IFMA International Headquarters: 713-623-4362 x 162
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