The Facility Operation and Management Focused Interest Group (FOM-FIG) is a community of MSA members with a common interest in the direction and management of microscopy and analytical facilities. Our goal is to provide a setting for the distribution and discussion of FOM-relevant information chosen by the membership. The venues include a luncheon/business meeting during the annual M&M meeting, a FOM website, membership-wide emails and FOM-FIG sponsored symposia at the annual M&M meeting.