The Beginning of IFMA's World Workplace 2011

Today is the official start of IFMA’s World Workplace, but we wanted to take full advantage of our time in Phoenix, so we spent yesterday with our wonderful customers at two great events!

First, we participated in the IFMA golf tournament where we had three teams of four players.  Cheryl Peale, Mike Smith and I were thrilled to be able to play with some of our friends from Banner Healthcare and Mortenson Construction.  It was a fun-filled day of reconnecting with clients and colleagues -and better yet, the tournament will fund three scholarships that will be awarded by the Utilities Council of IFMA.

After the golf outing, we geared up for the IFMA Foundation Gala at the Phoenix Art Museum.  Bentley Prince Street was proud to be the gold sponsor of this event for the 8th year in a row. The IFMA Foundation makes scholarships, education and research available to facility management professionals, educators and students. I feel very strongly about supporting the continuing education of this very important work force, as well encouraging the next generation to enter the field.

The president of the IFMA Foundation acknowledged all the sponsors and I was pleased to be able to say a few words during the event.  The crowd seemed to be having a great time bidding on the silent auctions and we all managed to walk away with a few of the items ourselves!

The IFMA exhibit hall opened this morning at 10:30 am and the booth serves as a beautiful backdrop for our products. We are showcasing the California Biennial(tm) Collection laid out using our 3 tile sizes, as well as our patent-pending 45-degree cut technology with a multidirectional installation method.  It should be an excellent show and we are looking forward to our event on Thursday featuring our Carpet Couture fashions. More to come!

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