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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - Thursday, September 18, 2008 Facility Decisions Conference and Expo
The two-day industry gathering will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 16th & 17th , 2008. Facility Decisions will rotate every other year with Facilities Midwest Expo, which is also produced jointly by Trade Press Publishing and ROC Exhibitions. Facility professionals from West Coast states ask to hold a conference and expo closer to them. Now, a world-class conference and exposition that attendees and exhibitors can expect in a region renowned for its robust and continual growth in facilities management

Like Facilities Midwest, and the company’s industry-acclaimed national show, the National Facilities Management & Technology Conference and Expo (NFMT), Facility Decisions will feature executive-level educational sessions that focus on significant, timely issues facing the
facilities industry. The exhibit floor will be designed as a showplace featuring the latest products and services facility professionals are seeking. Both exhibits and conferences will be offered to attendees at no charge.

Facility Decisions is designed to tap the full potential of the region’s rich and diverse facilities market. Facility Decisions 2008 will include more than 35 free educational conference sessions, several networking events and an exhibit hall with 200 national suppliers showcasing their latest products and services.


MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON.

Location:
Mandalay Bay Events Center
Las Vegas, NV

Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Saturday, September 27, 2008 West Coast Green
While new green events emerge every year, West Coast Green represents the largest milestone yet in the green innovation movement. Never before has a conference and expo provided access to such comprehensive state-of-the-art resources, impactful presentations, and rewarding opportunities for business development in the building, business and design industries. You’ll find over 380 exhibitors showcasing the latest in resource-efficiency among a stunning array of green and healthy building products. Over 100 experts and visionary leaders will be presenting their latest developments, insights, and inspiration at the expanding frontiers of the field. And over 13,000 attendees including the entire chain of professionals and decision-makers rarely reached by other conferences are expected. West Coast Green is a feast of innovations, ideas and opportunities designed to expand your business, widen your vision, and stimulate your thinking with the latest, best practices and key players in building, business and design.

Location:
San Jose Convention Center
Silicon Valley, CA

Contact:
Website: www.westcoastgreen.com
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - Friday, October 17, 2008 IFMA World Workplace
The annual conference and exposition of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), World Workplace encompasses the vast educational and networking opportunities available through the Association year-round. IFMA’s knowledge and resources are consolidated into a three-day, world-class gathering of facility professionals, educators, students and companies for the continued advancement of the profession.

IFMA designed World Workplace as a collaborative forum for facility managers and those in related fields to discuss, evaluate, share and grow, both personally and professionally. The World Workplace experience includes a conference focused entirely on education and a unique tradeshow that incorporates product demonstration and instruction.

World Workplace draws attendees from all over the world and from a variety of workplace-related industries, including technology, engineering, architecture, design, security, real estate and facility management. Attendees are able to experience the best of what IFMA has to offer in one location.

Leading educators and representatives from the world’s top business and government organizations will share experiences, insights, best practices, tips and techniques that will help you achieve strategic goals for your company and your career. Educational programming and career-enhancing activities will focus on topics relevant to facility management, as well as related workplace fields, including:

* Architects
* Building Owners
* Designers
* Developers
* Engineers
* Facility, Building and Property Managers
* Government Employees
* Human Resource Professionals
* IT Professionals
* O&M Professionals
* Real Estate Professionals
* Security Professionals

Location:
Dallas, TX

Contact:
Website: www.worldworkplace.org/2008/index.cfm
Monday, October 20, 2008 - Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Green Retail USA Summit
Green Retail USA will bring together the biggest names in retail for a two day summit on sustainable retail. Hosted in Chicago, it will present retailers and consumer experts from the biggest names in American retail sector, and attract senior managers in presenting an energetic environment to incorporate and maximize sustainability strategies.

Retail Solutions and sustainable topics include:
Packaging
Developing the Green Culture -Engaging stakeholders
Green Building
Promoting Sustainability, Persuading your consumers
Energy conservation- case study on best practice
Waste Management
Carbon labeling
Future retailing – how will it be different?

*More information to come

Location:
Chicago, IL

Contact: Francesca Evans
francesca@eventrus.com
Sunday, November 9, 2008 - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 AASHE 2008: Working Together for Sustainability-On Campus and Beyond
AASHE 2008 offers an exciting and unique opportunity for every sector of higher education in the United States & Canada to come together to demonstrate how colleges and universities can lead the way to a sustainable future. Whether student or administrator, faculty or staff, community member or business, your participation in this inspiring event is welcome.

Reflecting this year’s theme, “Working Together for Sustainability – On Campus and Beyond,” in partnership with Sustainable North Carolina we are offering a special, two-day tradeshow: “Sustainable Solutions Expo: Green Solutions for Campuses, Businesses and Institutions.” Admission is included with conference registration.

Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina


Contact:
Website: www.aashe.org/conf2008/index.php
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - Saturday, November 15, 2008 OFDA Dealer Strategies Conference & Exp
Attend the office furniture industry's premier education, networking and leadership event and learn from and network with dealers who understand the challenges you face. Get the information you need to maximize your profits from the people you trust most—office furniture industry leaders and business experts who know what works.

Enjoy and reap the benefits of these OFDA conference highlights:

* Time Critical Education Track
* Interactive Panels and Roundtable Discussions
* Leading-Edge Keynote Topics
* Local Dealership Tours
* Products & Services Expo
* Networking

Registration will be opening soon. Please check the OFDA website for more information that will be available in mid-April 2008.

Location:
New Orleans, LA

Contact:
Website: http://www.iopfda.org/index.asp?sid=25
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - Friday, November 21, 2008 GreenBuild
Boston - the historic cradle of the American Revolution, home to innovations that have far-reaching impact and the perfect place to celebrate Greenbuild 2008’s theme of “Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability.” Join us at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston November 19-21, 2008.

Buildings play a critical role in protecting and improving our environment and the health of the people who occupy them. USGBC’s Greenbuild conference and expo is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties.
Who's Coming?

* Architects
* Building Owners
* Code Officials
* Contractors
* Developers
* Educators
* Engineers
* Facility Managers
* Financial Services Providers
* Government Agencies
* Green Power Providers
* Home Builders
* Interior Designers
* Landscape Architects
* Nonprofit Organizations
* Product Manufacturers
* Schools and Universities
* Students

Location:
Boston Convention Center
415 Summer St
Boston, MA

Contact:
Website: www.greenbuildexpo.org/