Show Central is your resource for all things CBC and NFMT. Located in the area between the two shows, show staff will be on-hand to answer questions about both events, as well as our family of facility and cleaning brands. Magazine editors will also be hosting 20-minute conversations with industry experts. Take a seat and learn about the latest trends and learn best practices to tackle today's challenges.

Show Central Sessions Schedule:

Making Better Managers

Tuesday, March 25, 1:30 p.m.

Most managers have been promoted within the department and likely have no prior experience supervising and leading people. Good managers take a tailored approach based on the individual needs of team members. In this session, Editor-in-Chief Dan Weltin sites down with General Session speaker Andy Gager to discuss leadership principles and how managers can get the most out of their teams.

Speaker: Andy Gager, CEO, AMG International Consulting

Moderator: Dan Weltin, Editor-in-Chief, Facility Market

Establishing a Community Emergency Response Plan

Tuesday, March 25, 2 p.m.

John Ryan, the emergency manager at Augusta (Ga.) University and founder of Strong Augusta, discusses the benefits of establishing a unified, community-wide response to critical events. The discussion will focus on the NFPA 3000 standard better known as the ASHER program.

Speaker: John Ryan, Emergency Manager, Augusta University

Moderator: Dave Lubach, Executive Editor, Facility Market

Sustainability Initiatives in K-12 Schools

Tuesday, March 25, 2:30 p.m.

Many K-12 school districts are implementing sustainable initiatives into their facilities, including net-zero energy efforts and electric school busses. During this session, two school districts will share details of their sustainable projects, benefits and return on investment.

Speaker: Dr. Alicia Hart, Chief Operating Officer, Alexandria City Public Schools; and Dr. Lynette Washington, Chief Operating Officer, Baltimore Public Schools

Moderator: Dan Weltin, Editor-in-Chief, Facility Market

How an Energy Service Contract Can Save You Money

Tuesday, March 25, 4 p.m.

Tim Unruh, the executive director of the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) provides insight into the value of institutional and commercial facilities entering an energy service contract to ensure savings on their utility bills.

Speaker: Tim Unruh, Executive Director of the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)

Moderator: Dave Lubach, Executive Editor, Facility Market

Skills for New Facility Managers

Wednesday, March 26, Noon

Many professionals fall into the facility management industry by accident. Unfortunately, there isn't too much information available tailored specifically to the new facility manager with no official experience. For those new to the industry, or even those who still feel new after years on the job, learn tips in this session from Charles Thomas, the author of the "Skills Guide for Facility Managers" ebook.

Speaker: Charles Thomas, Facility Operations Consultant, LACE Management

Moderator: Dan Weltin, Editor-in-Chief, Facility Market

K-12 School Safety Concerns

Wednesday, March 26, 12:30 p.m.

From school shootings to infection outbreaks to workplace violence, facility managers at K-12 schools are faced with myriad safety challenges each day. In this Show Central Session, learn what safety incidents managers should concentrate on, as well as best practices for implementing safety plans and procedures.

Speaker: Jeffrey Cardwell, Chief Operating Officer, Norristown Area School District

Moderator: Dan Weltin, Editor-in-Chief, Facility Market