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FMA Congresses: Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability Congress #16

FMA Congresses will be returning to the Westin Chicago Northshore in Chicago, IL to continue our tradition of providing our attendees access to some of the most knowledgeable industry experts and solution providers.

FMA Congresses: Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability Congress #16
2013-01-17
MONTREAL, QC, January 17, 2013 (Press-News.org) FMA Congresses (www.fmaintl.com) is hosting their 16th event the Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability Congress #16, May 29th to 31st 2013 in Chicago, IL.

FMA Congresses builds a platform for the facilitation of high-level and valuable business partnerships between companies confronted with challenges within their facilities as they pertain to energy efficiency and the companies that offer the latest technologies and services that can answer to a range of issues.

Now in its 16th event in the Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability series, FMA Congresses will be returning to the Westin Chicago Northshore in Chicago, IL to continue our tradition of providing our attendees access to some of the most knowledgeable industry experts and solution providers.

In response to the evolving concerns of today's industry leaders, FMA will continue to lead the way; providing the platform where energy reduction and environmental sustainability are at the forefront- where our personalized approach and intimate attention to our clients' needs act as a strategic part of their sales force, ensuring an increase in their sales and a shortening of their sales cycle.

The program will feature Key Note Speakers representing thought leaders from the Retail, Commercial and Industrial sectors, who will provide notable success stories of how they have begun achieving energy efficiency within their corporations. These speakers include:

Ali Musharraf, Director of Energy Management - Abbott Laboratories
Dan Rogers, Manager Environmental Resources - Cessna Textron
David Wilkerson, Corporate Director of Sustainability & Product Stewardship - Shaw Industries
Elizabeth Ballard, Director Engineering & Technology - TPC Group
Ken Roden, Energy Team Facilitator - Nissan North America
Menno Enters, Director Energy & Sustainability - Walgreens
Michele Boney, Environmental Compliance Officer - West Liberty Foods
Richard Feustel, Corporate Energy Manager - Briggs & Stratton
Robert Ule, Global Facilities Energy Manager - JDSU
Thomas Easterday, Executive Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel - Subaru

For more information, video testimonials or if you wish to attend, speak at or partner with us for this event, please visit our website: www.fmaintl.com or contact media@fmaintl.com
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FMA Congresses develops specialized conferences and trade meetings for the industrial, commercial and government sectors. These events range in focus from sustainability, energy and environmental initiatives, to developing infrastructure and international trade.

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[Press-News.org] FMA Congresses: Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability Congress #16
FMA Congresses will be returning to the Westin Chicago Northshore in Chicago, IL to continue our tradition of providing our attendees access to some of the most knowledgeable industry experts and solution providers.