![Chicago Paving Entrepreneur Accepts Partner Position With Let’s Pave](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bsgzswsjh.jpg)
Chicago Paving Entrepreneur Accepts Partner Position With Let’s Pave
Let’s Pave, a leading national provider of specialized paving services and solutions, today announced that Chicago-based paving entrepreneur and multi-business owner Alex Demos has joined the company as joint partner.
![Stephanie Moon-James Earns PRSM Association RFMP Designation](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bwvcjyrzs.jpg)
Stephanie Moon-James Earns PRSM Association RFMP Designation
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) today announced that Stephanie Moon-James, RFMP, Director of Industry Programs at PRSM, has earned the Retail Facility Management Professional (RFMP) designation, a mark of excellence achieved by an elite group of RFMPs.
![PRSM Association Helps Retailers Control Costs and Keep Their Cool](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bggccyvfw.jpg)
PRSM Association Helps Retailers Control Costs and Keep Their Cool
Keeping things cool in retail today can be costly. Typical supermarket refrigeration systems use 1,500 to 1,800 pounds of refrigerant to keep products cold or frozen. One pound of refrigerant wholesale costs $7 - $40 and freezers and refrigerators can cost thousands.
![PRSM LIVE Coast2Coast Networking Events Go Worldwide](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bgcvybvdw.jpg)
PRSM LIVE Coast2Coast Networking Events Go Worldwide
The 2016 PRSM LIVE Coast2Coast networking events went worldwide this year, launching with a European flair in Milan, Italy, December 1st, and rolling around the world across 18 different locations, ending 16 hours later on the west coast of the U.S. and Canada.
![PRSM’s Future Depends Upon You!](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bvjxvmtxm.jpg)
PRSM’s Future Depends Upon You!
The future of PRSM is in your hands. The FM industry leaders you select for the PRSM Board of Directors will help to define the strategy of the organization, outline future goals and determine policies that govern member involvement.
![Attendees Connect at PRSM’s Canada East and Canada West Meetings](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bdgfjdmdm.jpg)
Attendees Connect at PRSM’s Canada East and Canada West Meetings
A record-breaking crowd packed both of the PRSM Canada East and West meetings. Attendees learned how to craft successful partnerships, collaborated over lunch, celebrated the presentation of PRSM’s Canadian Excellence Award and wrapped up the day with a rapid-fire Retail Quick Connect session.
![Sourcing Software](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bdlznsshl.jpg)
Sourcing Software
Sourcing technology has come a long way since the simple, online reverse auction tools of 10 years ago and the best software does a great job keeping costs low and value high.
![Putting the Pieces Together](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bfxkgrdkr.jpg)
Putting the Pieces Together
Facility managers are talented jugglers. At any time, they are managing staffing issues, budget reconciliation, supplier and in-house department relationships and of course – sourcing services and equipment to keep retail locations clean, safe and operating.
![The Evolution of Sourcing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bczrthmbn.jpg)
The Evolution of Sourcing
David Hale has been on the front line of that evolution from relationships to transactions. But he is quick to point out that each company may approach sourcing differently based on its unique situation.
![PRSM LIVE Coast2Coast Networking Events Go Worldwide](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bgcvybvdw.jpg)
PRSM LIVE Coast2Coast Networking Events Go Worldwide
The 2016 PRSM LIVE Coast2Coast networking events went worldwide this year, launching with a European flair in Milan, Italy, December 1st, and rolling around the world across 18 different locations, ending 16 hours later on the west coast of the U.S. and Canada.
![PRSM’s Future Depends Upon You!](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bvjxvmtxm.jpg)
PRSM’s Future Depends Upon You!
The future of PRSM is in your hands. The FM industry leaders you select for the PRSM Board of Directors will help to define the strategy of the organization, outline future goals and determine policies that govern member involvement.
![Attendees Connect at PRSM’s Canada East and Canada West Meetings](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170129154117im_/http://www.prsm.com/media/bdgfjdmdm.jpg)
Attendees Connect at PRSM’s Canada East and Canada West Meetings
A record-breaking crowd packed both of the PRSM Canada East and West meetings. Attendees learned how to craft successful partnerships, collaborated over lunch, celebrated the presentation of PRSM’s Canadian Excellence Award and wrapped up the day with a rapid-fire Retail Quick Connect session.
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