7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Exhibits Set-Up

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

New Member Orientation

PRSM officially welcomes new members and non-members at the New Member Orientation! The orientation will give you an overview of the association's history, mission, Board of Directors, Committees and membership benefits. Get to know the PRSM Leaders, staff and other new and non-members.

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Vendor Orientation

Vendor representatives who did not attend the Vendor Orientation Webinars held prior to the conference must attend this on-site orientation to learn about conference rules and regulations, current retail attendees and new and continuing events.

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 10:00 AM - 11:30AM

Maintenance Market Place Opening

Keynote and Luncheon

Keynote Speaker: Jim Harris

Going Green Drive Bottom Line Benefit: Cutting Waste & Inefficiency for Significant Profit Growth

Gold Room 

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Dessert Retailer/Vendor Networking

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Retailer2Retailer
Calling all retailers! Prepare yourself for this fast-paced interactive session that gives you unbelievable takeaways. The Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Series is designed as a forum for retailers to discuss current trends, share ideas and learn how other retailers manage their facilities. This session is open to retailers only and is limited to 25 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Retailer2Retailer mini format is a scaled down version of the Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Series that PRSM hold throughout the United States and Canada.

Moderator: Alex-Aamir Hameed, Manager -Property Development, Zale Corp

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Best Practice: Public Health Risks in a Retail Environment

This presentation provides an overview of current health risks present in retail environments and the associated impact on business economics. We'll explore the impact of hygienic cleaning on the reduction of health risk and the best practices to consider in your cleaning program.
• What is clean? Current health risk in a retail store environment
• The financial impact of illness and disease on a retail business
• Identifying critical control points and the areas of the highest risk
• Hygienic cleaning and risk reduction, strategies
• Ongoing measurement and evaluation
• Utilizing a hygienically clean facility as a competitive advantage

Speakers: Peter Sheldon, Vice President of Operations, Coverall Health Based Cleaning System /Sandy Lutz, Regional Facilities Manager, Tiffany & Co.

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Interested in getting your RFMP designation? This is the perfect opportunity to learn about the RFMP exam, the components of the exam, and the thought process you should use in answering questions. An RFMP subject matter expert will also lead you through a sample exam and answer questions about the certification process.

Retailer2Retailer

Calling all retailers! Prepare yourself for this fast-paced interactive session that gives you unbelievable takeaways. The Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Series is designed as a forum for retailers to discuss current trends, share ideas and learn how other retailers manage their facilities. This session is open to retailers only and is limited to 25 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Retailer2Retailer mini format is a scaled down version of the Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Series that PRSM hold throughout the United States and Canada.

Moderator: Janis Williams, Director of Store Facilities, Tuesday Morning, Inc.

Mall-based retail facilities face many unique challenges. What happens when issues arise outside your lease line? This program addresses best practices in dealing with leaks, tenant to tenant issues, mall controlled HVAC, plumbing, and much more. Learn from the experience of the speakers and share your knowledge with your peers.

Speakers: Mario Vega, Director, Store Maintenance and Refurbishments, The Gymboree Corporation/ Julie Powelson, Retail Facilities Coordinator, Sephora USA

Increase your awareness of where the technology curve is in relation to LED lighting. There has never been any dispute as to whether LED lights are more energy efficient. What is still misunderstood is the appearance and performance of the technology. Cost analysis demonstrates that thousands, if not millions of dollars can be saved by implementing an ecologically friendly system of lighting without compromising the integrity or effectiveness required on an industry by industry basis. See how LED technology best practices make LED practical, efficient and cost effective in your stores.
Speakers: Alan Sorce, Treasurer, Commercial Construction Group/ Frank Sorce, Vice President, Commercial Construction Group

Are you new to facilities maintenance? This session provides you with basic best practices for facilities maintenance in the retail environment. Learn what facilities maintenance consists of, how to identify your company's needs, vendor management, how to use CMMS, how to efficiently communicate with your department, and how to build a network with fellow peers. By attending this session you gain the tools and knowledge you need to survive and succeed in facilities maintenance.

Speakers: Bill Pietrykowski, Director of Retail Facilities & Energy Management, Game Stop/Bryan Walker, Store Logistics Manager, The Container Store /Mike Gordon, Manager Store Facilities, Michaels Stores, Inc.