Profit via Local Association Action

Get Involved

Join, Get Involved, Become an Interior Plant “Activist” and Local Resource!

Make presentations at local meetings. Effective “face time” with your local leaders in the building and facility management profession is the most effective way to share the Plants at Work message and “grow the pie.” It is advised, whenever possible to become an associate or affiliate member of these target market organizations and become an important resource for the membership. You can do so by attending local and regional meetings and participating in committee work whenever possible.

Want to get involved but not sure where to begin? Here’s an easy three-step guide!

Review organization’s links and determine the local or regional chapters that best match your ability to participate. Some things to find out include: When do they meet? What are the dues to join? Where are they located?
Call or go to a meeting if you are still unsure. Then, JOIN! Research and sign up for the outlets and platforms most appropriate for you to share your knowledge and important resources.
Personalize your Plants at Work CD, select a set of reprints to hand out, and make a presentation! If you need help with the basics e-mail us at: info@plantsatwork.org

BOMA

There are currently 54 local BOMA chapters in the United States and Canada. BOMA International was founded in 1907 as the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. The association assumed its present name in 1968 as it broadened its reach to include Canada and other affiliates around the globe. Today, BOMA’s North American membership represents a combined total of more than 9 billion square feet of downtown and suburban commercial properties and facilities. Click here to find a chapter near you: http://www.boma.org/joinmap.htm

IFMA

There are `29 local IFMA chapters worldwide (with the majority located in the United States). The International Facility Management Association is the premier professional association for facility management, representing the larges community of facility management professionals in the industry (approximately 18,000 members). Click here to find a chapter near you:
http://www.ifma.org/chap_coun/chapters.cfm?actionbig=13&actionlil=186

USGBC

There are currently 15 official chapter groups and many more affiliate groups. The U.S. Green Building Council is currently the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry, working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, healthy places to work. Council members develop LEED certification products and resources, and forge strategic alliances with key industry and research organizations and federal, state and local governments. Go to: http://www.usgbc.org/Chapters/chapters_main.asp to find a chapter near you.

AIA

The American Institute of Architects is comprised 300 chapters across the country and around the world to serve the needs of U.S. architects at the national, state, and local levels, including American architects working in foreign locales. Through a culture of innovation, AIA strives empower its members and inspires creation of a better-built environment. To find a chapter near you please go to:
http://www.aia.org/components_map

IREM

There are currently 83 local chapters in the United States. The Institute of Real Estate Management is an association of property and asset managers who have met strict criteria in the areas of education, experience and ethics. Founded in 1933, IREM’s mission is to educate real estate managers, certify their competence and professionalism, serve as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry, and enhance its members’ professional competence so they can better identify and meet the needs of those who use their services. To find a chapter near you visit:

http://www.irem.org/i10_chp_pub/html/links.html

IIDI

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 10,000 members in 8 specialty forums, 9 regions, and more than 30 chapters around the world, committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge. IIDA provides members with the sources to reach expertise, knowledge and contacts. Networking events allow our professionals to connect on more personal terms that encourage trust, collaboration, and innovation. To find a chapter near you visit: http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=176