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Conference Agenda - Thursday, October 15, 2008
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7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Registration |
Regency Foyer |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Best Practice: Vendor Partnering: It Just Makes Cents
In today's economic environment, partnering with the right vendor (the first time) is a must. Retailers don't have the budget for costly errors made by over-promising, under-delivering vendors; any reduction in costs is more important than ever from a business standpoint. Whether it is through the awarding of a multi-site project or a 2-year Service Agreement Contract (through an RFP process), selecting the right vendor just makes cents. Selecting the wrong vendor could potentially cost additional monies, wasted time and missing an all-important deadline. So remember, when you are selecting a vendor/partner to choose wisely, because the selected vendor is ultimately an extension of your organization and could have a positive or a negative impact. Learn from the experience of your peers as they provide best practice advice to guide you through the vendor selection process.
Moderator: Tim Dehncke, Director of Sales & Marketing, Quality Solutions, Inc.
Speakers: Kathy Jacobson, Associate Director -West Area Facilities, Verizon Wireless/ Cathy Strain, Central and Western Regional Facilities Manager, CEC Entertainment
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State |
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8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
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Best Practice: Dark Store Programs
Even in the best of times, store closings are expected. These days they seem to be more frequent. Your responsibilities vary based on your store location. Attend this session and learn about dark store programs best practices in property maintenance, space surveys, alarms, winterizations, sprinkler maintenance and securing your facilities and assets.
Speakers: Al Perl, Director, Owner, AP Facilities Management, Inc. / Karen Altemose, Director of Facilities Contract Services, Rite Aid Corporation / Patricia Bell, Property Manager, Wal-Mart, Inc. / Sonya Webster, Sr. Asset Manager, Wal-Mart, Inc.
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Oak |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Best Practice: FM Management & Department Credibility
How are you doing in your job? Are you trusted as a subject matter expert by your bosses? Have you negotiated the best rates from your vendor? Do you understand your company's objectives and how facilities can either support or impact those goals. Are you continually looking over your shoulder because you fear that today is your last day. This session discusses how to prepare yourself to be
the best in your industry, insure that you are following proven best practices, make your voice heard, and contribute meaningfully to your company's operation.
Speakers: Paul Walsh, Director, Vendor Mgmt. Corp. Architecture, Constr. & Facilities, Gap, Inc./ Ron Rau, VP, Store & Non-retail Facilities Maintenance, Limited Brands
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Parsian |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM |
Break
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Regency Foyer |
| 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Best Practice: Moving Energy-Efficiency from Concept to Execution
Energy-related best practices can help both mall-based and freestanding retailers boost their bottom lines while supporting the pursuit of organizational sustainability initiatives. This fast-paced session explores the impact of efficiency on capital and operating budgets, the importance of inter-departmental cooperation when pursuing energy-related projects, and the increasing availability of rebates and incentives to help advance these initiatives.
Speaker: Frank Durso, Director of Engineering, RealWinWin, Inc.
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State |
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9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Best Practice: Client Creditworthiness * Vendor Only Session
Client Creditworthiness: When do you pull the plug and call it a day?
If you've been in business very long, you've had to deal with a retailer that is a slow pay account and or even filed for Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcies. How can you work with your slow paying customers? Should you continue to do business with a customer who is in bankruptcy? Find out how you can turn your "problem" accounts into solid, profitable accounts.
Speaker: Bob Barnard, Vice President Business Development, Lane Valente Industries
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Parsian |
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9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Best Practice: Efficient Facility Management-Positive Impacts
This joint presentation between Johnson Controls and JC Penney facility leadership focuses on key best practices that facility managers must understand when considering outsourcing vendors. Attendees will:
• Learn to improve retail management effectiveness
• Gain a better understanding of innovations available in the facility management industry
• Learn how to improve operational and financial efficiencies and organizational processes
Speakers: Paula Kirk, Customer Business Director, Johnson Controls/Kyle Brekke, Director Facilities Maintenance, JC Penney
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Oak |
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Maintenance Market Place Open
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Regency Ballroom |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Keynote and Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Dean Lindsay
The Progress Challenge: Working and Winning in a World of Change |
Gold Room |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Transportation to Testing Center from the Fairmount Hotel |
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| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
RFMP Examination |
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| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Transportation to the Fairmount Hotel from Testing Center |
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