Affiliations:

International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1983, the IBBA is the professional society of the M&A business community, providing education, conferences, professional designations, and networking opportunities. It has more than 1,100 members in the world.

The IBBA strives to create a professional relationship with successful business transaction advisors (i.e. CPA's, bankers, attorneys, and other related associations), to increase the image and value of the IBBA to its members and to be a leader in the exchange of business referrals.
www.ibba.com

California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) is a professional trade association whose members are actively involved in assisting their clients in selling, buying, and evaluating businesses. CABB was organized to recognize the professionals of business opportunity brokerage, to help educate the public on the benefits of using licensed intermediaries, and to establish a code of ethics to which members adhere. - www.cabb.org

The M&A Source, a division of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), is the world's largest international organization of experienced, dedicated merger and acquisition intermediaries representing the middle market.

The Source was established in 1991 to address the professional issues of merger and acquisition professionals. This organization currently has more than 200 cooperative intermediaries across Mexico, Europe and the United States. - www.masource.org

The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA) is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses. Established in 1978, the Institute is a pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation.

Business valuation is a specialized field requiring a solid foundation of experience, continuing education, and the highest level of professional integrity. IBA is a nationally recognized organization with membership of over 3,000. - www.go-iba.org

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) system in the U.S. extends across the nation; coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.

The mission is to promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence. - www.bbb.org

For almost 20 years, the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce has provided local businesses with an added measure of security by hosting business to business opportunities for sharing advice, political representation and customer introductions.

The mission of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce is "To enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of the San Ramon Valley by representing business and community interests." - www.sanramon.org

ABI is also a member of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. - www.pleasanton.org

The Tri-Valley Executives Association (Tri-Valley Execs) is a dynamic business networking organization with the primary purpose of developing viable business relationships and exchanging qualified sales referrals. The first Executives Association was formed in San Francisco in 1925, with the Tri-Valley group established in 1984. Membership currently includes over 40 small and medium size business owners and managers. - www.trivalleyea.com

THE EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO (EASF) is the oldest continuous business league in the world. Founded in San Francisco in 1916, the Association is dedicated to assisting its members with direct business leads and opportunities. Membership is by invitation to owners and CEOs of business firms and professional organizations doing business in San Francisco.

EASF is also a Founding and Charter Member of the International Executives Association (IEA). - www.sfexecs.com

Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions for mid to large companies. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. They recognize the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives growing public and private companies worldwide. For 50 years, ACG members have focused on strategic activities that increase revenues, profits and, ultimately, stakeholder value. Today ACG stands at more than 9,000 members representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 48 chapters in North America, Europe and soon Asia.