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Michael Copelin
Project Management of Exterior Services
Wal-Mart, Inc.
Wal-Mart, Inc.
The PRSM Association webinars, e-mail communications, bi-monthly magazines and the newsletters that are provided offer great insight on what other companies are doing to better their business. This insight allows me to grow my knowledge of different aspects of facilities management.
Kirk Beaudoin, FMA, RFMP
Facilities Manager
adidas America, Inc.
adidas America, Inc.
For me, PRSM is an organized forum that provides networking opportunities, allowing me to meet and interact with my peers, and share thoughts on best practices and processes. Not having to reinvent the wheel is an important factor when encountering new projects or challenges. The opportunity for information exchange is excellent - the magazine, retailer x-change, R2R, webinars, committees, and Best Practice books are all valuable resources.
News and Publications
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May 17, 2013
Why patent trolls are not just concerns for tech firms or big business
While Overstock.com and Newegg might be breathing a little easier today having won their patent cases against Alcatel-Lucent earlier this week, the retail industry is nowhere near in the clear of patent trolls. Patent trolls – companies that buy about-to-expire patents and go after companies using, inventing, or patenting similar software – are no longer [...] more >
While Overstock.com and Newegg might be breathing a little easier today having won their patent cases against Alcatel-Lucent earlier this week, the retail industry is nowhere near in the clear of patent trolls. Patent trolls – companies that buy about-to-expire patents and go after companies using, inventing, or patenting similar software – are no longer [...] more >
May 17, 2013
Architectural Record Named One of the Top Business Publications in the U.S. By BtoB Magazine
McGraw Hill Financial’s (NYSE: MHFI) Architectural Record (www.ArchitecturalRecord.com) has been named one of the 50 best performing business-to-business publications in the United States by BtoB magazine. more >
McGraw Hill Financial’s (NYSE: MHFI) Architectural Record (www.ArchitecturalRecord.com) has been named one of the 50 best performing business-to-business publications in the United States by BtoB magazine. more >
May 16, 2013
How the housing industry affects retail sales and the economic recovery
It’s been an interesting spring already. Slow March retail sales gave way to improved April retail sales, no thanks to the weather – I’m sure those in Colorado understand this more than anyone. Weather aside, consumers once again showed their resiliency last month. As we move forward into late spring and early summer, many experts [...] more >
It’s been an interesting spring already. Slow March retail sales gave way to improved April retail sales, no thanks to the weather – I’m sure those in Colorado understand this more than anyone. Weather aside, consumers once again showed their resiliency last month. As we move forward into late spring and early summer, many experts [...] more >
May 15, 2013
Americans plan to reward 2013 graduates with cash
Graduation season is upon us, and high school and college seniors across the country are looking forward to their next journey in life. As graduates scramble to set their summer plans, whether it’s an internship in the big city or vacationing with friends, there’s one thing the rest of us are preparing for – purchasing [...] more >
Graduation season is upon us, and high school and college seniors across the country are looking forward to their next journey in life. As graduates scramble to set their summer plans, whether it’s an internship in the big city or vacationing with friends, there’s one thing the rest of us are preparing for – purchasing [...] more >
May 14, 2013
It usually starts on Main Street
You know those big name brands that seem like industry giants? Well, most of them started on Main Street. From Sears to J.C. Penney to Best Buy and Walmart, each of these brands’ beginnings stem from entrepreneurs with small beginnings, big dreams and great business plans. During the Main Street Retailing Forum held as part [...] more >
You know those big name brands that seem like industry giants? Well, most of them started on Main Street. From Sears to J.C. Penney to Best Buy and Walmart, each of these brands’ beginnings stem from entrepreneurs with small beginnings, big dreams and great business plans. During the Main Street Retailing Forum held as part [...] more >
Publications
Professional Retail Store Maintenance magazine clearly communicates the best strategic thinking to meet the decision-making needs of knowledgeable retail facilities professionals.
View the Benchmarking issue. Topics include key performance indicators, the green leasing movement, ENERGY STAR qualifications and maintaining PV roof systems.
