IFMA | International Facility Management Association

About CIC-IFMA


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The Central Illinois Chapter of IFMA

The Central Illinois Chapter is a chartered local chapter of International Facility Management Association, an organization of over 17,300 facility professionals. The chapter meets for dinner on the fourth Tuesday of each month, either for an educational program, social or tour. Since its founding in 1989, the chapter has supplemented services provided by IFMA international by offering a variety of opportunities for professional growth, including: networking, guest speakers, benchmarking sessions and news letters.

The chapter promotes and enables excellence in workplace management processes and in the integration of people, process and place to advance organizational goals.

The Central Illinois Chapter of IFMA fulfilled the requirements for organization and accepting responsibilities for management and operations in accordance with Chapter Bylaws and was granted all rights and privileges of member chapters on June 27, 1989.

What is IFMA?

IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting approximately 17,300 members. The Association's members are represented in 126 chapters, 16 councils and one Special Interest Group (SIG), in 54 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.

Vision - Mission - Goals - Purpose

Vision
To serve as the resource and representative for facility management.

Mission
To provide exceptional products, services, & opportunities that support & advance the facility management profession.

Goals

  1. Support a community that fosters vitality, momentum and impact for the facility management professional. (Stakeholder Perspective)
  2. Anticipate and prioritize the resources required to enhance effective delivery of products and services. (Operational Excellence Perspective)
  3. Inspire passion for the facility management profession that compels facility practitioners to want to join the IFMA network, engages volunteer leaders and attracts/retains top-talent to the full-time staff. (People Perspective)
  4. Sustain IFMA's financial integrity to achieve and fulfill our mission. (Financial Perspective)

Purpose
IFMA is a member-centered association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals. In support of its members, IFMA promotes the Facility Management profession by providing leadership, recognition and standards of excellence.