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Coming To A City Near You
February 7, 2008
Los Angeles, California
Hosted by Steve McLean, Lucky Brands
February 21, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by Jason Berg
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Member Recognition
Jahan Tavanger and Alex Tavangar of TotalFacility, Inc. have been named finalists out of nearly 75 nominations for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of 2007 in the Greater Philadelphia region. The awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national and global level who are building and leading dynamic growing businesses.
Chris Bernazzoli, RFMP has bid farewell to Ann Taylor as director of energy management and store facilities. He is now the director of facilities maintenance and purchasing for Sleepy's.
On February 11, Darden Restaurants will attain Jack McNertney's expertise as their senior director of facilities. He will be moving from Yum! Brands, Inc.
Chris Wilson has been hired by CHICO's FAS, Inc. as their director of facilities.
If you have changed jobs, got a promotion or have received a special recognition let us know and we will post it in the next issue of Shop Talk. Email your news to lwilliams@prsm.com.
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Your membership is very important to us. To find out more about you, our member, each issue we will ask you to take a short one minute survey. This will help us provide you with more value to your membership. Click here for survey |
Staying Connected
As members of the only association dedicated to retail facilities maintenance, we want to keep you connected with what is happening in the association and help you to evolve in the industry.
Each issue of Shop Talk will give you a tip on how to stay connected with the association and the retail facilities industry.
Read Professional Retail Store Maintenance Magazine every month. This is packed full of information about products and services available in the industry, as well as informational articles from your peers about what they are doing to keep their stores looking like a million bucks! |
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Grow With Us In 2008
Bring the association just one new member and see your name here in our monthly newsletter...Bring five or more and it could give you the opportunity to win our Grand Prize! See the Dec./Jan. issue of Professional Retail Store Maintenance Magazine for information.
It's easy! Just introduce someone in the retail facilities maintenance industry to your community - Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association, and watch 'our' community grow.
Get the recognition you deserve and see your company's name right here! January began our three-month month referral program.
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Greetings!
Welcome to the February issue of Shop Talk, your monthly e-Newsletter and your one-stop "Shop" to the world of professional retail facilities maintenance management.
There are lots of exciting events coming up. If you haven't signed up for PRSM2008! now is the time so you can receive the best rate. Also, we have Retailer2Retailer's taking place across the country. To get more information about PRSM events you can visit our website at www.prsm.com. |
Register Now
Early Bird Rates Extended Until Feb. 11
Retailers Save $200
There are more than 56 hours of education just right for the retail facility maintenance professional at the novice, mid-management and senior management levels. Here is a look at some of the educational sessions offered.
Lease Administration 101 - Dale Willerton, The Lease Coach
What CAM or NNN charges can landlords really recover from tenants? Who is responsible for the HVAC system? Do I handle institutional landlords differently than local mom and pop landlords? The landlord isn't listening to my problem? When and how do I send the landlord a default notice? This session will cover the most commonly asked questions and problems experienced by professional lease administrators. From Do's and Don'ts to Tips and Traps, Willerton will lay it on the line, with insight from both the tenant and the landlord's perspective. Email your most pressing problem or question in advance to DaleWillerton@TheLeaseCoach.com
Advanced HVAC - Take It To The Next Level
Know the basics of HVAC? This session will move your knowledge of RTU maintenance/service to a higher level. Also addressed will be strategic management questions regarding predictive maintenance options, system analysis time savers, common service tasking time studies, repair cost trends and simple solutions to improve comfort and energy usage.
Climate Change & Energy Management
Concerns for the environment and the increasing global demands for energy have become an everyday part of our lives. As more retail businesses focus on the economic, environmental and social implications of sustainablity, the retail maintenance professional needs to understand the core advantages and disadvantage of "greening" their businesses. This session will examine the drivers of costs, climate change, energy efficiency and rising capital expenditures influencing this movement to go green. It will also examine the competitive advantages of these actions
and how you can leverage your actions most efficiently. Being a green business can mean being a more successful company.
Fungus Among Us
Attendees will learn the "who, what, why, when and where" of mold identification, prevention, and remediation. Why is mold remediation so expensive? Not only will you compare live mold genera on Petri plates, you can dress up in Tyvak to 'experience' mold remediation. Learn the proactive steps that can positively impact the health and welfare of your employees and the public, and when needed, how to address, evaluate and select a qualified IAQ and/or remediation specialist.
Disaster Preparedness And Recovery
This dynamic session will include a panel of Retailers and Vendors ready to share their experiences and knowledge to help you deal effectively with disasters of all sizes, whether a single location or a recreational event. Come learn about lease and real estate obligations as well as the best means of communication before and after a disaster. Learn from seasoned retailers and vendors who have literally "seen it all!"
Click here to view the conference matrix
PRSM2008! Presidential Golf Challenge
To sign up for the PRSM Presidents Golf Challenge, first you will need to register for the conference itself. Click here to register for conference.
Once profile information has been input, select the "Special Events" link in the top left hand corner of the screen. A list of options will appear. Add the Golf option to the shopping cart. Proceed to check-out. An email confirmation will be sent immediately.
For information about pairings, golf clubs and rules please click here. |
Earn Your RFMP Designation 
Join us in Orlando, Florida in April to learn and earn in one great environment - at the PRSM2008! Complete Facility Management Conference. Our superb educational agenda includes a proctored session for everyone interested in taking the Retail Facilities Maintenance Professional (RFMP) exam, and when you sign up for this special event, you'll receive a special rate to attend the conference. For a step by step process for registering to take the exam at conference click here.
New Practice Exam Features!
For candidates considering the RFMP designation, we offer a Practice Exam as a no-risk way to prepare. Effective this month, we're rolling out new features designed to help you get ready for the exam faster than ever! The Practice Exam now:
Use these new features to target your study! Visit the Certification Program page at www.prsm.com and download the Study Guide. It outlines the eight assessment areas and suggests reading materials for each.
Congratulations To These New RFMP Designees
Dudley Carpenter, RFMP
Sr. VP - Retail
Mac Haik Enterprises
Patricia Baez-Smith, RFMP
Facilities Coordinator
Linens 'N Things
Ron Giuliana, RFMP
Regional Facilities Manager
Verizon Wireless
Pam Abernathie, RFMP
Planned Maintenance Coordinator
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. |
PRSM Awards and Recognition Program
Each year, PRSM Association recognizes the commitments and achievements of individuals in the retail facilities maintenance industry and applauds the innovation of those individuals dedicated to impacting our environment, our communities and the retail facilities maintenance industry. The following awards will be presented at PRSM2008! on April 15 at the Grand Finale Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
Retailer of the Year (now taking nominations)
Vendor of the Year (now taking nominations)
Outstanding PRSM Volunteer
Service Excellence Award
Celebrate the highest honors the retail facilities maintenance industry can bestows on its professionals - submit your nominee today! Deadline is February 20, 2008.
For more information about the awards selection process click here
PRSM Hires Three New Employees
PRSM has three new staff members on board to serve our membership.
Rob Taylor is the new director of education. He has extensive experience in training management, instructional design, organizational development, human resources, and in educating adults. Most recently, he worked for Foxworth-Galbraith, a large national lumber company, where he developed a training and career development program for their employees from the ground up.
Causby Challacombe is the new marketing/communications manager. She has experience working with national associations in such areas as marketing, publications management, communications and public relations.
Brandye Tompkins is the new administrative assistant/receptionist. She has experience as an office manager and administrative assistant with skills in accounts payable/receivables and other administrative duties.
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Host A Retailer2Retailer Event
You can one of twelve (12) lucky PRSM retailer member companies to host a Retailer2Retailer in 2008/9. This retailer-only event is conducted throughout the US and Canada in a retail member's headquarters. The purpose is to provide a forum for you and your peers to discuss common issues and best practices.
This "FREE" event, sponsored by PRSM vendor members, is a highly effective forum for the exchange of ideas. Hosting this open forum is a tremendous value and a great investment of your valuable time.
If you are interested in hosting a Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Meeting for 2008/2009, please respond to Dina Daniels, Membership Manager, (ddaniels@prsm.com) no later than March 31, 2008. Hope to hear from you soon!
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Are You Managing Military Employees Effectively?
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) can provide information,education, and if necessary, informal mediation regarding your employees' service in the National Guard or Reserve.
Click here to download an employer resource guide. | |
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