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Conference Agenda

Wednesday, September 17, 2008


Level 200 sessions are designed for busy Retail Maintenance Executives who are knowledgeable about the topics, and have applied the learned objectives but need additional reinforcement.  By attending these sessions, attendees should be able to identify and apply valuable cost, and energy management savings, as well as recognize changing retail environments, solve urgent problems, and apply these learned skills to their present job. 

 

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Speakers Continuing Education Units (CEU)

 7:00 am  -   6:00 pm  Registration Open 

 8:30 am  -  11:00 am

RFMP Examination

Off-site location, separate fee required.


Sit for the RFMP exam while attending this Mid-Year Conference.

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

New Member Orientation

Sponsored by:  Phoenix ESG

Presented by:  Ann Moran, Engineering Excellence, Inc. & Membership Committee Chair


PRSM officially welcomes new members and non-members at the New Member Orientation! The orientation will give you an overview of the association's history, mission, Board of Directors, Committees and membership benefits. Get to know the PRSM Leaders, staff and other new and non-members.

 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch 'On Own'
 12:45 pm -   2:15 pm

Keynote Session, Harold Lloyd

A Leading Expert in the Retail Industry, Harold Lloyd Presents

Managing in an Ever-Changing Retail Environment

Retail facility maintenance is a challenging profession constantly challenging today's management to be at the top of their game. This session will give you a boost and new outlook on the skills, attitude and aptitude you need to be successful in today's retail world.  Harold will provide practical management solutions to the issues that retailers confront every day.

 

*Earn 1 CEU towards your RFMP Designation renewal by attending this session. Click here for more information.

 

  2:15 pm  -  3:00 pm

Ice Cream Refreshment Break & Business Card Exchange

Sponsored by:  Commercial Repairs & Sales, LLC

 

Swap business cards and engage in a casual conversation with your fellow peers.  Enter your business card into a drawing for a chance to win a prize.

 

  Concurrent Sessions

  3:00 pm  -  4:45 pm

Energy Management Today

Level 200

Speakers: Lisa Varga, Executive Vice President, Phoenix ESG
  Edward Linky, Senior Energy Policy Advisor, EPA / Energy Star
 

Ronald M. Maslo, Ph.D., P.E., Project Manager, NJ SmartStart Bldg. Program,

TRC Solutions, Inc. & Energy Management Associates

  Ann Shinners, Director of Property Management, Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

This session addresses the concerns for energy conservation, and how retail maintenance professionals can learn important information on reducing energy cost by using efficient energy management methods. Attendees should be able to recognize important savings for their store locations.

  3:00 pm  -  4:45 pm

Auditing Your Operations to Identify Cost Savings

Level 200

Developer: Russ Subjinske, Engineering Director, Wendy's International, Inc.
Speakers: Matt Kelley, Senior Retail Architect, APEX Analytix, Inc.
  John Nadler, Nalder Resources, LLC.

This session will identify areas where you could realize cost savings within your existing operations by looking at your warranties, vendor contracts, and by identifying partnerships that can work in your favor and much more!

 

*Earn 1 CEU towards your RFMP Designation renewal by attending this session. Click here more information.

  5:00 pm  -  7:00 pm

Reception & Maintenance Market Place

(Exhibit Hall)

 

  7:00 pm  -  9:00 pm

Networking Dinner
Wii Tournament Prizes Sponsored by:  Syracuse Commercial Floors


Join your PRSM colleagues in friendly competitions playing Wii Sports, try your hand at bowling, tennis, baseball and golf. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams and grand prizes awarded to the highest scoring individuals for the tournament.