Challenging times require strong leaders. Learn and grow by attending the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA’s) World Workplace, to be held October 6 through 8 in Toronto. Evaluate, learn, network, discover, explore, and experience workplace dynamics among industry peers.Following are highlights of the conference and exhibition:Opening Keynote, Sunday, October 6, at 1:15 p.m., featuring James A. Baker III, distinguished statesman and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Baker will offer a unique, incisive view on global issues. From his experiences on the international stage, he will address both national and global issues related to diplomacy, politics, and the economy, as well as the importance of leadership in challenging times.Educational Sessions, Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8, on tracks that cover seven subject areas addressing workplace issues, skills, and practices. Mix and match or study one particular topic: energy, environmental/sustainability, technology, alternative workplaces, leadership, FM core competencies, and security.More Variety on the Expo Floor, Sunday, October 6, Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8. The IFMA’s World Workplace exposition is unique in its diversity. Just as workplace responsibilities are varied and diverse, so are the companies that are represented at the expo. Enhance information learned with practical tools available on the expo floor. More than 250 companies will be displaying products and services to give attendees a broad understanding of what’s available to help them manage the workplace more effectively.Closing Keynote, Tuesday, October 8, at 8:00 a.m., featuring Janet Lapp, Ph.D., author, publisher, celebrated speaker, and creator and host of the award-winning CBS series, “Keep Well.” Lapp will encourage attendees to rethink how they are adjusting to current change and how to create a successful future in an uplifting message.Variety of Special Events, including IFMA Foundation Fundraisers, the Utilities Council/Doug Underwood Annual Golf Tournament, the IFMA Foundation Gala and Silent Auction, a Welcome Reception, the IFMA Awards of Excellence Reception and Banquet, and more.For more information, call IFMA headquarters at (713) 623-4362 or visit (www.worldworkplace.org).A list of World Workplace exhibitors follows:Exhibitors at World WorkplaceBooth Company Name829 ABM Industries Inc.801 APCO Graphics Inc.941 Archer Management Services729 ARCHIBUS Inc.1112 ASCO Services Inc.404 ASI Sign Systems903 ASM Modular Systems1104 Autodesk Inc.1600 BASF Corp.1004 Bekaert Specialty Films215 Bentley Systems Inc.1141 Bird-X Inc.1415 Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc.502 Breeze Software1114 Brooks Interiors Group1229 C&A Floorcoverings940 Carpet & Rug Institute, The1001 Carter & Burgess Inc.1006 Charmstrom Co.1501 Code Blue Corp.1505 Communications Integrators Inc.1517 Conklin Office Furniture Inc.200 Consolidated Engineering738 Corporate Dining1305 CORT Furniture Rental1238 CSI International339 Daniels Associates Inc.1211 Dauphin North America1608 Dean Evans & Associates1011 Dentco1421 Designweave639 Dodge-Regupol Inc.515 Duo-Guard Industries Inc.302 Duocom629 DuPont Flooring Systems1119 Egan & Teamboard929 EMCOR Facilities Services Inc.512 Facility Data Management LTD901 Facility Engineering Associates1013 FACServices Inc.1009 FBG Service Corp.1714 Federal Buildings Initiative – National Resources Canada1041 FieldCentrix1405 Fields & Screens Inc.610 FLAVIA Beverage Systems601 FM Systems Inc.614 FMLink301 Follett Corp.543 Furniture Medic1619 Gage Babcock & Associates607 Global Group, The1404 Globe Instant Office1108 Graebel Cos. Inc.1301 Guardsmark Inc.1101 Halliburton/Kellogg Brown & Root510 Harden Contract1400 Hirsch Electronics401 Indus Systems Inc.1504 Indust International Inc.1502 InPro Corp.504 IntegResource439 Intercon Security1201 Interface Americas Inc.608 International Window Cleaning Association
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811 Johnsonite1516 JOLT Lighting Inc.1219 Keilhauer1515 KeyTrak Inc.1411 Law Engineering & Environmental Services Inc.214 Lees Carpets207 Leica Geosystems Inc.310 Lencore Sound Masking & Acoustics1722 Lerch, Bates & Associates – Elevator Consulting Group1506 LINAK US Inc.211 Liss Gallery935 Mannington Commercial1623 Master Caster Co.841 Maxcess Technologies Inc.1000 MCSi438 MII Office Furniture Solutions Inc.713 MilliCare Commercial Carpet Care703 Milliken1100 Modernfold Inc.911 Mohawk Group, The606 Montel1005 Neutral Posture1019 Nienkamper1329 NLnovalink1509 Novitas Inc.1107 Omni Facility Resources Inc.1129 Peregrine Systems Inc.208 Plan FX Systems Canada Inc.1615 Primex Wireless511 Prism Computer Corp.1239 Prismatique Designs Ltd.403 Professional Development Centre, University of Toronto1240 ProjectEdge.com1603 Public Works & Government Services Canada411 Rentacrate Inc.538 Rentokil Tropical Plants906 Rhodes Office Furniture1339 RoofMart International Inc.900 Royal Cup Coffee1136 Scamp Soundmasking203 Secure Mailing Systems1403 ServiceMaster Clean805 Shaw Specified Commercial1604 Shred-it407 Siemens Building Technologies Inc.1434 Skyfold Ltd.312 Smart Office Advisors1113 SMART Technologies1621 SNC-Lavalin ProFac1500 Spacesaver Corp.817 Steelcase Inc.642 Stevens Roofing Systems1616 TEGG Corp.519 Teknion Furniture Systems Inc.1245 TEMTEC Inc.500 Thorburn Associates307 TMA Systems1139 Tyga-Box Systems Inc.1319 UNICCO Service Co.219 Versteel507 VFA Inc.1040 Virco Manufacturing Corp.336 Vision Facilities Management Ltd.506 Waldmann Lighting400 Washington Group International Inc.907 Working Walls501 WorkRite ErgonomicsSOURCE: www.worldworkplace.org
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811 Johnsonite1516 JOLT Lighting Inc.1219 Keilhauer1515 KeyTrak Inc.1411 Law Engineering & Environmental Services Inc.214 Lees Carpets207 Leica Geosystems Inc.310 Lencore Sound Masking & Acoustics1722 Lerch, Bates & Associates – Elevator Consulting Group1506 LINAK US Inc.211 Liss Gallery935 Mannington Commercial1623 Master Caster Co.841 Maxcess Technologies Inc.1000 MCSi438 MII Office Furniture Solutions Inc.713 MilliCare Commercial Carpet Care703 Milliken1100 Modernfold Inc.911 Mohawk Group, The606 Montel1005 Neutral Posture1019 Nienkamper1329 NLnovalink1509 Novitas Inc.1107 Omni Facility Resources Inc.1129 Peregrine Systems Inc.208 Plan FX Systems Canada Inc.1615 Primex Wireless511 Prism Computer Corp.1239 Prismatique Designs Ltd.403 Professional Development Centre, University of Toronto1240 ProjectEdge.com1603 Public Works & Government Services Canada411 Rentacrate Inc.538 Rentokil Tropical Plants906 Rhodes Office Furniture1339 RoofMart International Inc.900 Royal Cup Coffee1136 Scamp Soundmasking203 Secure Mailing Systems1403 ServiceMaster Clean805 Shaw Specified Commercial1604 Shred-it407 Siemens Building Technologies Inc.1434 Skyfold Ltd.312 Smart Office Advisors1113 SMART Technologies1621 SNC-Lavalin ProFac1500 Spacesaver Corp.817 Steelcase Inc.642 Stevens Roofing Systems1616 TEGG Corp.519 Teknion Furniture Systems Inc.1245 TEMTEC Inc.500 Thorburn Associates307 TMA Systems1139 Tyga-Box Systems Inc.1319 UNICCO Service Co.219 Versteel507 VFA Inc.1040 Virco Manufacturing Corp.336 Vision Facilities Management Ltd.506 Waldmann Lighting400 Washington Group International Inc.907 Working Walls501 WorkRite ErgonomicsSOURCE: www.worldworkplace.org
