Please also join your local Seattle chapter as well as the International membership. By doing so you help ensure the continued success of the educational and fun events and facility tours for your local area.
What is IFMA
IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting more than 18,500 members. The Association's members are represented in 125 chapters, 15 councils and one Special Interest Group (SIG), in 60 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.
Still Asking "Why Join?"
Join IFMA to:
Promote the FM field of study and professional standing in your local business community and nationally.
Broaden your skills and knowledge in all FM-related areas.
Network with professionals both regionally and globally.
Get access to IFMA research reports, publications and conferences.
Participate in your local chapter, offering your personal and professional experience.
By joining IFMA, you and your company will have the benefit of:
Learning skills that can increase efficiency and productivity of the facility management team.
Reduced liability risks by keeping the facility team informed of important issues and legislation affecting the workplace.
Acquire benchmark studies that can aid in the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses within the team and facility.
Access to trusted facility vendors who offer state-of-the-art, cost-effective product and service solutions that meet today’s diverse workplace needs.
By joining the local Seattle Chapter, you and your company will also have the benefit of:
The IFMA Seattle Newsletter and Website; which keeps you up to date on local and national educational FM events.
Valuable networking opportunities with other industry professionals, as well as other facilities tours.
Employment opportunities, jobs are posted in both our newsletter and website.
Sponsorship opportunities; sponsor an event and get recognition in the newsletter, on the website and time during the event to introduce your company’s product and/or services.
Discounts on local event fees.
As an International IFMA member, you'll receive:
Access to IFMAnet, the members-only Internet site, enabling you to network with more than 18,000 members worldwide through the weekly updated Online Membership Directory.
Access to JOBnet, IFMA’s online job referral.
Educational and networking opportunities through regional chapters and special interest councils.
Opportunities to be recognized through IFMA’s Awards of Excellence program.
Invitations to premiere facility management events such as IFMA’s World Workplace.
Bimonthly issues of Facility Management Journal, the single best source of information for facility professionals.
Monthly editions of IFMA News, brimming with information on what’s happening globally in the IFMA community.
Discounts on National seminars, events, online courses and merchandise.
