2017 PRSM Mid-Year Conference

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Sessions (44)

PRSM Impact Volunteers of America (VOA) Charity Project (Room 1st Floor, Event Center Level)

06 Sep 17
7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Directions to Bus Pickup: Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:45 am Don’t miss out on the opportunity to volunteer for PRSM Impact! at Mid-Year Con... More...

Communities of Interest - Grocery and Convenience Stores Refrigerants Workshop (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 2)

06 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ani Jayanth ; Charles Allgood PhD. ; Don Newlon ; Frank Bacchetta ; Kimberly Cottrell ; Kirk Lowery ; Rich Dewey ; Ron Vogl
Limited Attendance, Pre-Registration Required. (Lunch provided, No fee to attend) The 2017 EPA requirements can be difficult to understand and a... More...

PRSM Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation Only) (3rd Floor, Room 313)

06 Sep 17
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
For the PRSM 2017-18 Board Members only. More...

Retail Facilities Management Professional (RFMP) Exam (3rd Floor, Room 300)

06 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price $295 PRSM Members | $790 Non-Members Earning PRSM’s RFMP designation prominently displays your expertise and value to everyone in yo... More...

Indy Motor Speedway Behind the Scenes Tour (Room 1st Floor, Event Center Level)

06 Sep 17
12:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Directions to Bus Pickup: Meet in the hotel lobby at 12:15 pm Limited Attendance, Pre-Registration Required. ($100 per person, member/$140 p... More...

Exhibitor Move-In (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 6)

06 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rules to remember as you move-in Interior Tables: Height restrictions of no taller than 48" above table Nothing on floor in front, ... More...

PRSM Experience (Room 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer East)

06 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The PRSM Experience is coming to Mid-Year Conference 2017. Introduced at PRSM2017 National Conference in April, this new feature was met with rave ... More...

Registration Open (Photo ID Required) (Room 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer East)

06 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
To ensure a smooth and rapid registration process, please bring your confirmation and photo ID with you. More...

Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Forum on Sustainability (Retailers Only) (3rd Floor, Room 310)

06 Sep 17
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Sal Alhelo
Limited Attendance, Pre-Registration Required. (No fee to attend) The Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Forum will connect you with peers in ... More...

Communities of Interest - Women in Retail FM: Strengths Leadership (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 3)

06 Sep 17
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Cathy Frantz ; Kimberly Cutchall
Pre-Registration Required. $20 members/$35 non-members (StrengthsFinderTM Online Assessment) PRSM is pleased to provide an innovative and un... More...

Communities of Interest - SIMA Snow Management Procurement (Retailers Only) (3rd Floor, Room 304)

06 Sep 17
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
RETAILER ONLY (No fee to attend) Mother Nature causes many challenges, particularly during the winter months. The dramatic fluctuations in weat... More...

Communities of Interest - Setting Standards in Retail FM (3rd Floor, Room 310)

06 Sep 17
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Meg Buckley ; Stephanie Moon-James RFMP
(Retailer & Supplier Focus Group) PRSM has been increasingly more involved with different associations, government entities and municipa... More...

Welcome Reception (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom Foyer)

06 Sep 17
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Start off your 2017 Mid-Year Conference with an evening of fun, food and excitement overlooking Indianapolis's beautiful cityscape and the exci... More...

Continental Breakfast (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom Foyer)

07 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Kick start your day by joining us for a cup of hot coffee or tea and a light continental breakfast. More...

Exhibitor Move-In (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 6)

07 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rules to remember as you move-in Interior Tables: Height restrictions of no taller than 48" above table Nothing on floor in front, ... More...

PRSM Experience (Room 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer East)

07 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
The PRSM Experience is coming to Mid-Year Conference 2017. Introduced at PRSM2017 National Conference in April, this new feature was met with rave ... More...

Registration Open (Photo ID Required) (Room 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer East)

07 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
To ensure a smooth and rapid registration process, please bring your confirmation and photo ID with you. More...

5 Tips for Cutting Energy Costs and Improving the Store Experience (3rd Floor, Room 303)

07 Sep 17
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Holly Jamesen-Carr ; Neil Butler
1 LU/HSW Hour You're well beyond the LED lighting upgrades across your store portfolio. What's next? Join the U.S. Department of Energy ... More...

Bridging the Gap Between FM and IT (3rd Floor, Room 310)

07 Sep 17
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jeff Gilmer ; Ryan Mallory
In the last few years, we have seen an increase in technologies being used in all facets of facilities maintenance from data analytics, building ... More...

Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Forums by Area of Responsibility (Retailers Only) (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 4)

07 Sep 17
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Christopher Nigro ; Joel Elsea
The Retailer2Retailer Forum will connect you with peers in a relaxed setting that encourages direct and solution-driven discussion relative to yo... More...

The Art of Change Leadership (2-Hour Workshop) (3rd Floor, Room 306)

07 Sep 17
9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Cheryl Cran ; Natalie Walchonski
2-Hour Workshop (break from 10:00 am - 10:15 am) Everyone in the workplace is working in times of intense technological innovation and dealing w... More...

Case Study: A Dialogue Between Facilities and Store Design (3rd Floor, Room 310)

07 Sep 17
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Gary Reichert ; Matthew Cox ; Michael Koch
1 LU/HSW Hour Do you find that your company's design team typically develops a great store concept, but hardly ever stops to think about... More...

Innovative Internal and External Energy Project Financing (3rd Floor, Room 303)

07 Sep 17
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Audi Banny ; Dan Schmidt
Even at cash rich companies, the fight for internal capital can leave compelling energy projects unfunded. Join this one hour session to learn ... More...

Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Forums by Store Type (Retailers Only) (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 4)

07 Sep 17
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Robbie Drake ; Tina Yun
The Retailer2Retailer Forum will connect you with peers in a relaxed setting that encourages direct and solution-driven discussion relative to your... More...

General Session & Lunch, featuring Keynote Speaker, Lou Holtz (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 5)

07 Sep 17
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Bill Yanek ; Jonathan Bauer ; Lou Holtz
OPENING REMARKS Jonathan Bauer, 2017-2018 Chair, Board of Directors, PRSM Association Bill Yanek, Chief Executive Officer, PRSM Association... More...

Quick Connect (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 2)

07 Sep 17
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Important Note: Sponsors receive VIP status by gaining early access to this event from 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm; Admission will begin at 2:15 pm. NEW F... More...

Exhibition Open (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 6)

07 Sep 17
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM
You spoke and we listened: Mid-Year Conference exhibition will be limited to 200 table top exhibits. 4.5 Hours of dedicated exhibition time... More...

Exhibition Reception (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 6)

07 Sep 17
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
While you end your day on the exhibition floor, grab a drink and some food during the last hour and keep the conversations going a little longer. More...

Continental Breakfast (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom Foyer)

08 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Kick start your day by joining us for a cup of hot coffee or tea and a light continental breakfast. More...

PRSM Experience (Room 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer East)

08 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
The PRSM Experience is coming to Mid-Year Conference 2017. Introduced at PRSM2017 National Conference in April, this new feature was met with rave ... More...

Registration Open (Photo ID Required) (Room 3rd Floor, Grand Foyer East)

08 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
To ensure a smooth and rapid registration process, please bring your confirmation and photo ID with you. More...

Fuse: Retailer and Supplier Forum (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 5)

08 Sep 17
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Mike Maloney ; Steve Andrews
Back by popular demand, this Retailer and Supplier Forum is your opportunity to participate in a free flow of ideas with your peers. This collabora... More...

Exhibition Open (Interactive Experience!) (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 6)

08 Sep 17
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
You spoke and we listened: Mid-Year Conference exhibition will be limited to 200 table top exhibits. 4.5 Hours of dedicated exhibition ... More...

Reunite & Ignite - Grab a Lunch! (3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom 5)

08 Sep 17
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Amanda Smith ; Gary Reichert ; Timothy Christian
After the Exhibition closes, Reunite with your colleagues for one last session before everyone heads in their separate directions. Our new favorite... More...