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September 08 2026


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Chapter Spotlight

🚨JOIN THE MISSION!🚨 

There’s no greater need in our chapter right now than our Logistics Committee.


This is the team behind the curtain—the ones who make every event happen. They work across committees, keep everything on track, and step in to pull it all together when it matters most.


✅ Are you a doer?

✅ An organizer?

✅ Someone who knows that 5 minutes of .....planning today can save hours of headaches .....later?


Then we need you.


If you’re ready to step up, plug in, and be part of the team that makes it all happen, this is your moment.


👉 Answer the call and help us keep 
everything running strong.


🛑 Future FM Leaders Wanted 🛑

Sponsor a Rising FM Leader - 
At Zero Cost to Them


Someone likely gave you a leg up when you started in Facility Management. Here’s how you can do the same for the next generation.


Through IFMA Headquarters and ifmaKC, we are offering five fully funded Professional Memberships (a $439+ value) to emerging professionals who are new to IFMA.


What your nominee receives:

📚 Full access to IFMA global resources, ......certifications, and educational tools

🤝 Local connection through full ifmaKC chapter ......membership

🌟 Immediate entry into our regional network of ......experienced FM leaders


Take 2 minutes to make an impact:


Send your nomination to Membership@ifmaKC.org and help shape the future of our local FM community.

 

Industry News

Existing Building Commissioning

By Pardeep Anand

A Missing Opportunity for FM

A building can be clean, maintained, and seemingly running just fine—and still be quietly losing efficiency, comfort, and performance. Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) takes a holistic look at how a facility’s systems work together, uncovering the hidden performance drift that routine maintenance can miss.


In this FMJ article, explore how EBCx can help identify problems, reduce energy and operating costs, improve reliability, and keep buildings performing as intended throughout their lifecycle.

Our Upcoming Events

Attending World Workplace 2026? Show your network!


✳️ Simply click the link and fill in your information to get your card for social media.


✳️ To create your custom Social Share card, visit: IFMA World Workplace 2026, attendee - Walls.io Echo

The Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications 
from members to attend
World Workplace 2026   


✳️ The deadline for submitting Scholarship application is 9/17/26. 

........Click HERE to easily submit your scholarship application online.


✳️For more details about World Workplace, visit: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ 

🏰 Add a Little Disney Magic to Your World Workplace Experience! 🏰


As a special benefit for World Workplace attendees, you have an exclusive opportunity to experience the magic of the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim for just $99!


✨ Make the most of your time in Anaheim and create unforgettable memories

👉 Click HERE to learn more and take advantage of this special offer.

🏨 Stay Close to the Action at World Workplace!


IFMA’s official hotel block features three exceptional hotels just steps away from the Anaheim Convention Center, making it easy to maximize your conference experience.


✨ Enjoy exclusive discounted rates available through October 23, 2026.

👉 Click HERE to view hotel options and reserve your room.

Want to put your company in the holiday spotlight?


We’re looking for five sponsors at $500 each to help provide food and drinks for the celebration.


Sponsors receive website recognition plus:

♦️Drink Sponsors — Logo featured on all drink cards.

♦️Food Sponsors — Signage displayed at the food table.


Interested in sponsoring? Let us know: Click Here!


Click here to register for these, or

any of our upcoming events!!


Got an idea for a program or tour?

We’d love your suggestions!

 
 

July Monthly Event

Chapter Spotlight Night


Click Here!

Take some cool pictures at our event?

Please share them with us!

 

Job Postings



Career Moves Start Here


Explore the latest opportunities in facility management and take your next big step.





 
 

Bring Your Chapter's Voice to Washington, D.C.!


Join IFMA’s Advocacy Forum,

September 15–16, 2026


Facility managers bring firsthand insight into the policies affecting buildings, infrastructure, workplace safety and workforce development. Represent your chapter, meet directly with policymakers and help ensure the FM profession is part of the conversation. 


Experience:

  • Face-to-face meetings with your members of Congress
  • Advocacy training you can immediately apply at the chapter level
  • Direct insight into upcoming federal policy priorities
  • A seat in IFMA’s coordinated advocacy strategy


To Learn More -

ISO 9001:2026

What’s Changing & What Does It Mean?


The new ISO 9001:2026 standard is coming, but separating the facts from the myths can be tricky. This half-day workshop will break down the key changes, explain what they mean for organizations and audits.


Get practical insight directly from Lorri Hunt, an expert who helped lead the development of the ISO 9001:2026 revision.


📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

⏰ 8:00 AM – Noon

📍 KU BEST Conference Center | Overland Park, KS

💡 Learn what changed, and how to prepare.


For more information and to register

New Essentials of FM Course
Launching this Fall


Join Teena Shouse for the Essentials of Facility Management course this fall.



💻 Virtual course (Microsoft Teams)

📅 Every Thursday; Sept 24- Nov 19

⏰ 4:00 – 6:30 PM

⏳ Register by Sept. 11th, 2026

🎓Earn an official certificate from IFMA + SFCC


Need financial assistance?


For more information about eligibility and the application process, please contact us.

Contact: Scholarship@ifmaKC.org


For more information and to register

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