MONTREAL, QC, October 14, 2010 (Press-News.org) In response to our ever-increasing list of partners, sponsors and delegates, FMA was recently faced with two choices: increase the size or the frequency of our events. For those of you who have already worked with us, it is the intimate scale and personalized approach of our congresses that play such a crucial role in the continuing success of our partners. We are proud to announce the roll-out of three new events to be held over the course of the upcoming months, maintaining the same quality and integrity you have come to expect from FMA Congresses and look forward to seeing you there. Have a healthy and profitable fourth quarter!
Mark your calendars! FMA announces three new events!
Progressive Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Congress 7 will be taking place February 23-25, 2011 Hyatt Regency Hill Country, San Antonio, TX.
Progressive Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Congress 8 will be taking place May 16-18, 2011 Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, Weston, FL.
Progressive Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Congress 9 will be taking place October 5th-7th, 2011 at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Chicago, IL.
On the heels of their fifth Progressive Energy and Environment congress held in Chicago this August, FMA is once again hard at work building their next series of events kicking off in San Antonio TX, February 23, 2011 and concluding with a return to Chicago, IL on October 5, 2011. In response to the evolving concerns of today's industry leaders, FMA will continue to lead the way; providing the venue where energy reduction and environmental sustainability are at the forefront.
As with every new event, FMA is pleased to welcome on board several first time partners, as well as many returning sponsors to the upcoming Progressive Energy, Environment and Sustainability Congresses that will be taking place across the United States.
USLED and Schneider Electric will both be returning and will be joined by Constellation Energy, veterans of the last five FMA events. We are also pleased to welcome onboard, SherdIT, Ameresco and ABB to the growing roster of FMA industry partners.
USPS and Heineken will join the FMA Congresses speakers at PEE7 in San Antonio.
Continuing the tradition of providing attendees access to some of the most knowledgeable industry experts, FMA's latest roster of top-tier presenters is well underway. The San Antonio Progressive Energy, Environment and Sustainability Congress is no exception, featuring the following list of speakers:
Kevin Myles - Sustainability Program Manager for GSA Region 7
Tom Samra - VP Facilities at USPS
Sid Mundkur - VP Corporate Engineering at Beam Global
Robert Ule - Global Energy Manager at JDSU
Gale Tedhams - Director Sustainability, at Owens Corning
Alan Leibowitz - Director ESH&S at ITT
Daniel (Dan) Tearno - SVP & Chief Corporate Relations Officer at Heineken
Gregg Wagner - Director, Sustainability & Environment at Rio Tinto Minerals
John Schulz - Sr. Manager, Energy and Sustainability at ATT
Scott Bohnhoff - Unit Chief - Occupational Safety and Env'tal Programs at the FBI
Beth Ballard - Director, Engineering and Technology at TPC Group
"I wanted you to know that I truly appreciate the work and dedication you and your team put into these events. So with that being said, thanks for another outstanding FMA congress. You and your team are simply amazing. Your team is always professional friendly and helpful. Once again the assembly of delegates you brought together was outstanding.
"If you ever need a reference please feel free to use me. I will be more than happy to explain to people that so far USLED has begun doing business with Lockheed Martin, Volvo, Cummings Diesel. Also, that this latest FMA PEE5 in Chicago resulted in one actual P.O. and seven requests for quotes. This was achieved because we had a display of our own, a speaking role, a break out session and a corporate table thanks again and I am looking forward to the next event in San Antonio."
Vice President Business Development, USLED
For more press releases, video testimonials, congress webcasts, or if you wish to attend, speak at, or sponsor an upcoming event, please visit our website, www.fmaintl.com, or contact Joe Piazza, Vice President and Director of Business Development for FMA Congresses at 514-396-9471, or by email at jpiazza@fmaintl.com.
FMA has built its reputation on a quality over quantity approach. By working only with speakers and attendees of the highest caliber, we are able to guarantee a superior level of value and learning at our events. Our congresses focus on the most up-to-date green technologies and programs as they emerge on the market, while providing an atmosphere conducive to fostering long-term business relationships.
FMA Congresses Announces Three New Events for 2011
On the heels of their fifth Progressive Energy and Environment congress held in Chicago this August, FMA is once again hard at work building their next series of events kicking off in San Antonio, TX, February 23, 2011.
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[Press-News.org] FMA Congresses Announces Three New Events for 2011On the heels of their fifth Progressive Energy and Environment congress held in Chicago this August, FMA is once again hard at work building their next series of events kicking off in San Antonio, TX, February 23, 2011.