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Top 5 benefits to becoming an IFMA Boston member

Our annual membership drive is on and there's no better time to get involved in the Boston Chapter of IFMA. If you haven't been to one of our events, give it a shot! There is a full slate of fall programming getting underway, including our Casino Night where non-members are welcomed to see what IFMA is all about! In case you need some more convincing, here are 5 great reasons to become a member of the Boston Chapter of IFMA: 1. Educational sessions and site tours of Boston's built environment will fascinate you. 2. The member directory will connect you with more than 800 facility management, commercial real estate and AEC professionals. 3. Our certification programs give facility managers opportunities to reinforce their skills while also advancing their careers. 4. Our annual special events such as the Schmooze Cruise and the Holiday Gala are great excuses to have some fun after work. 5. Networking, networking, networking! Attending an IFMA Event? Talk about it in your social network! Use hashtag #IFMABoston when sharing your experiences at IFMA events and be sure to communicate with us by direct messaging @IFMABoston. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook! Joe Flynn, LEED AP is the 2012 president of IFMA Boston.
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