Day 3 – Thursday, March 18 4 p.m. As we wrap up this year's NFMT show, I want to personally thank all the readers of the live blog. I've had a great experience here in Baltimore and have learned a lot of new things. Don't forget to mark...

Wow, NFMT has come to a close and we’re back in the office…already working on NFMT 2010. Time really flies when you’re having fun, networking, learning and experiencing the latest innovations and products in facilities management.

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After more than a year of planning, it’s hard to believe NFMT is days away. Final preparations are set and we’re ready to welcome you and the other 5,000+ attendees to the Baltimore Convention Center. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, because this year, even more than ever, there’s a lot of ground to cover!

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Today’s economy demands the highest level of skill and knowledge. And it doesn’t hurt to know the right people either. After all -- we’re in this together. NFMT provides an excellent opportunity to...

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No matter where you work or what your responsibilities are, proper communication always requires an effort. Let’s face it, it’s not easy. And believe it or not, this is just as true for people as it is for technology. Have you ever been a...

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With just over 90 days before the most robust learning event for facility professionals, it’s now time to make your plans. Online registration is now open for this completely FREE event. Look at all the great offerings we have planned for next NFMT...

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Warren Buffett recently wrote a recent New York Times op-ed titled, “Buy American. I am.” In it, he advised: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.” This is a savvy investment strategy -- one...

With baseball, perfection is batting 1,000. I’m thrilled to announce NFMT is batting 5,000! That’s right, our record-breaking attendance this year was a whopping 5,106. This represented an increase of 11%. Of course we can’t claim perfection...

Here I am, reporting live from NFMT 08! If you’re considering joining us today and/or tomorrow, I highly suggest it you register now. The energy throughout the conferences and excitement in the exhibit hall is invigorating. Solutions Exchange this...

I recently celebrated my wedding anniversary. I can’t believe that my wife and I have been together for ‘three decades’ already. Time flies. I’ve been married too long to ever have experienced the phenomena known as ‘speed...

What do you think about when someone mentions the city of Baltimore? Besides NFMT, of course. Many people think of Cal Ripkin or the Inner Harbor. There’s so much to enjoy and explore -- no matter how many times I visit, I always discover something...

We’re always working to improve NFMT, but our latest additions are even more noteworthy. We have two newly announced general sessions that are sure to draw a standing-room only crowd. On Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., Gary Christensen, owner of The Christensen...

Peter Drucker, famed writer, management consultant and university professor once said: “…the demand for lifetime education stems from profound changes in society. We live in an economy where knowledge, not buildings and machinery, is the...

Today is a big day: Registration is officially open for NFMT 2008. It may be difficult to believe the show is only three months away. But, one by one, as thousands of facility professionals register and plan for their trips to Baltimore, it all becomes...

Did you ever wonder how NFMT gathers all of its top-notch speakers, panelists and presenters? They truly are the cream of the crop. Speakers are actually hand-picked by the NFMT Conference Committee. This committee is composed of several highly regarded...

A Web site redesign is a lot like housework. Just when you’re finished and things are looking great, it’s time to start all over again. But unlike housework, new technologies and design practices make the work involved in a redesign…well...

I can’t believe autumn is here already. As I looked out onto my front yard wondering when my seasonal raking duties will officially commence, I got to thinking about this time of year, which is so strongly linked to kids returning to school. When...