Majority of Small Business Owners Believe Congress is Underperforming When It Comes to Economy; Many Worry Congress Will Raise Taxes to Help Pay for Budget Deficit
According to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA, the majority, or approximately 62%, of small business owners and managers believe Congress has not adequately stimulated the economy. Furthermore, approximately 80% of survey participants stated they are... - November 14, 2009
Study Indicates Few Small Businesses Plan to Hire Additional Employees Before the Year’s End
Of the small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA, nearly 70% indicated they do not plan to hire additional employees before the end of 2009. Small business owners and managers in the Midwest and West/Pacific... - November 12, 2009
Proposed Health Care Overhaul Will Hurt Economic Recovery of Small Businesses, According to Latest Poll
The majority, or 57%, of small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) poll, conducted in conjunction with IPA, indicated they believe the health care overhaul being proposed in Congress will hurt the chances of an economic recovery for small... - November 11, 2009
Despite Certain Press Reports Indicating Economy is Improving, Small Business Owners and Managers Have Not Benefited from an Economic Recovery, According to Latest Study
The majority, or 76%, of small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) poll, conducted in conjunction with IPA, indicated their businesses have not benefited from the economic recovery discussed in recent press reports. Small business owners and managers... - November 08, 2009
IPA Participates in Chicago Tribune Career Fair
Representatives from IPA attended Thursday’s Chicago Tribune Career Fair held at Soldier Field. IPA was one of 24 exhibiting businesses that attended the event presented by CareerBuilder. Similar Chicago Tribune Career Fairs held throughout the past three years have, on average, seen... - September 19, 2009
Most Small Business Owners and Managers Responding to Study Indicate They Have Not Seen Any Benefit from Latest Economic Stimulus Package
Of the small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA, the majority (84%) agreed that the current economic stimulus package passed by Congress earlier this year has not provided the effective recovery benefits... - August 28, 2009
Poll Shows Majority of Small Businesses Believe Small Business Economy Will Improve by End of 2009
The majority, or approximately 54%, of small business owners and managers believe the economy for small business will improve by the end of 2009, according to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA. Of all U.S. regions, businesses in the Northeast region... - August 27, 2009
Majority of Small Business Owners and Managers State Financial Outlook for Their Companies Looks to be Better in Second Half of 2009 Compared to First Half of 2009
The majority (66%) of small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) poll, conducted in conjunction with IPA, indicated they expect the financial outlook for their businesses to be better during the second half of 2009 as compared to the first half of 2009. - August 26, 2009
Study Indicates Majority of Small Business Owners and Managers Believe the Worst of the Economic Crisis is Yet to Come
The majority, or approximately 58%, of small business owners and managers think the worst of the economic crisis is not yet behind us, according to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA. Small business owners and managers in the Northeast region displayed... - August 26, 2009
IPA Supports ACWIS; IPA President Reelected as ACWIS Board Member
IPA has recently made a significant contribution to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS). In addition, IPA President, Gregg Steinberg, has been reelected to serve a five-year term on the Executive Committee and as an officer of the Board for the ACWIS. The ACWIS... - June 18, 2009
IPA Charities Supports American Cancer Society Event
IPA Charities is one of the largest contributors to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball 2009. “IPA Charities continues to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern for men, women and children of all ages; the opportunity... - June 18, 2009
IPA Ranked #143 by Crain’s Chicago Business
IPA has been ranked the 143rd largest privately held business in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Crain’s exclusive ranking of the largest privately held companies in Chicago is based on revenue, and was published April 20, 2009. Crain’s Chicago Business, a Crain... - June 04, 2009
IPA’s Managing Director Recognized as Honored Member of Stanford Who’s Who
IPA’s Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been recognized as an honored member of The Stanford Who’s Who Black Book. Inclusion to The Stanford Who’s Who Black Book is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership or achievement in their occupation,... - June 04, 2009
IPA Charities Supports the Third Way Foundation
IPA Charities has contributed $12,500 to The Third Way Foundation. The Third Way Foundation, formerly known as The Progressive Foundation, is a nonprofit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Third Way is a global movement dedicated to modernizing... - February 14, 2009
IPA Recognized as a Member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
IPA has been named a member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for 2009. The Chicagoland Chamber serves as the unified business voice of greater Chicago, aggressively representing business interests at the city, county, regional and state levels. “Each initiative we undertake is an... - February 14, 2009
IPA Charities Supports Center for American Progress
IPA Charities has contributed $25,000 to the Center for American Progress (CAP) in support of the American Progress Business Alliance. “We are pleased to welcome you to the Business Alliance and look forward to hearing new ideas from you and your colleagues, finding common ground and... - February 14, 2009
IPA Charities Supports ICDHR Scholarship Program
IPA Charities has contributed $20,000 to one of the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations’ (ICDHR) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarships. The particular scholarship funded by IPA Charities was presented Saturday, January 10 to Victor A. Scotti, Jr. at the 41st Annual Dr. - January 16, 2009
IPA's Managing Director Receives Leadership Award
IPA’s Managing Director, John Burgess, was the recipient of the 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Excellence in Leadership Award presented Saturday, January 10 at the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance and Celebration Dinner. “John Burgess has the brilliance of W.E.B. - January 14, 2009
IPA Charities Supports Simon Graduate School of Business
IPA Charities has contributed $10,000 to the University of Rochester’s Simon Graduate School of Business. The contribution was specifically in support of the Simon School Annual Fund. Mark Zupan, Dean and Professor of Economics and Public Policy, indicated that the money will be utilized to... - December 31, 2008
IPA Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, IPA has taken an active role in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. IPA employees participated in Lee National Denim Day, the world’s largest single-day fundraiser, and Passionately Pink for the... - December 04, 2008
International Profit Associates Managing Director Nominated to Receive American Spirit Medal
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been nominated to receive the American Spirit Medal. The American Spirit Medal is the highest honor the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) can bestow upon an individual. “This prestigious award is... - September 20, 2008
IPA President to Serve as Co-Event Chair for ACWIS 2008 Midwest Region Gala Dinner
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President, Gregg Steinberg, along with his wife, Stacy, are serving as co-event chairs for the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) 2008 Midwest Region Gala Dinner. “The Weizmann Institute of Science, through pure... - September 20, 2008
IPA Supports American Cancer Society
IPA Charities has contributed $10,000 to the American Cancer Society. Because of this contribution, IPA Charities has been named a member of The Society. The Society includes the American Cancer Society’s most dedicated donors. The Society’s generosity helps to accomplish the... - August 22, 2008
IPA Charities Supports Oak Ridge Youth Association
IPA Charities has contributed to the Oak Ridge Youth Association (ORYA). “On behalf of ORYA’s Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Program we would like to thank IPA Charities for the generous donation to our program,” said Scott Parrish, President, ORYA. IPA Charities’... - August 22, 2008
International Profit Associates Host Their 5th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
IPA-IBA employees provide help to more than 100 people by participating in a company hosted American Red Cross blood drive. - July 09, 2008
International Profit Associates Managing Director Invited as One of 500 Great Leaders
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to become one of 500 Great Leaders by the American Biographical Institute (ABI). “Your achievements, attained through your desire to excel, have and will continue to inspire others, to lead through... - June 13, 2008
IPA Charities Supports Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner
IPA Charities plans to contribute $50,000 to the Illinois Commission On Diversity & Human Relations’ (ICDHR) 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner. The 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner will mark IPA Charities’ seventh year of participation. IPA Charities’ donation... - May 30, 2008
International Profit Associates Managing Director Invited to Attend 2008 President's Dinner
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to attend the 2008 President’s Dinner sponsored by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The 2008 President’s Dinner will be held June 18 and will be the last celebration of its kind... - May 30, 2008
IPA-IBA Director Invited to Accept Republican Presidential Roundtable Membership
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to become a member of the Republican Presidential Roundtable. Membership benefits include an invitation to attend dinner with President George W. Bush and tickets to attend the 2008 Republican National... - May 30, 2008
IPA Charities Supports Hispanic Heritage Organization
Charities has contributed $6,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Organization’s essay contest. “IPA Charities is proud to support the Hispanic Heritage Organization’s essay contest for the third consecutive year,” said Dana Burgess, IPA Charities President. Congress first... - May 30, 2008
IPA Charities Supports American Cancer Society Event
IPA Charities has donated $25,000 to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball 2008. “IPA Charities supports the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern; therefore, we have proudly contributed to the society’s Discovery Ball... - April 27, 2008
IPA Charities Supports Hebrew Theological College
IPA Charities has contributed $5,000 to the Hebrew Theological College. IPA Charities’ contribution is being used to fund the necessary work needed to upgrade the college’s sports field and complex. The sports field and complex are scheduled to be fully upgraded by the summer of... - April 27, 2008
IPA Charities Supports Roger Baldwin Foundation
IPA Charities has donated $50,000 to the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois. “As a long-time friend of the Roger Baldwin Foundation, you know that your contribution will be stewarded wisely and will help sustain our current challenges against... - April 24, 2008
IPA-IBA Managing Director Nominated for 2008 Man of the Year in Business Award
Burgess is honored by the ABI Man of the Year designation. - April 10, 2008
IPA-IBA President Named as Member of Toronto Board of Trade
IPA-IBA President Steinberg continues membership with the Toronto Board of Trade - March 05, 2008
IPA Charities Supports Women's Networking Community Event
IPA Charities has contributed $25,000 to POWER®: Opening Doors for Women, a celebratory evening of networking opportunities for Chicago-area women of all ages and business levels. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to impact the more than 500 women who participate in this... - February 15, 2008
International Profit Associates Managing Director Appointed to ABI's Board of Governors
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been appointed to the American Biographical Institute’s (ABI) Board of Governors. “It is in the opinion of the association’s officers that your brilliant achievements and notable deeds deserve... - February 15, 2008
International Profit Associates' Director Joins Chicagoland Business Leadership Network
Tony Jones, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Director of Business Coordination, recently became a member of the Chicagoland Business Leadership Network (CBLN). The CBLN is a business-to-business consortium allowing members to network, gain best practices and get information regarding... - January 30, 2008
IPA Charities Supports Community Choir and Local Church
IPA Charities contributed $2,000 to a local community choir’s holiday concert, and $1,000 to St. Mary Parish for the use of video equipment and related services needed to record the parish’s holiday concert. International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Chief Information Officer (CIO),... - January 30, 2008
International Profit Associates President Named Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg has been elected Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Steinberg was elected Vice Chair at the organization’s annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. Steinberg joined IPA-IBA in 1992 and became the... - January 10, 2008
IPA Charities Participates in Chicago's Principal for a Day Program
Recently, International Profit Associates participated as an official partner of the annual ‘Chicago Principal for a Day’ program at Nathan S. Davis Elementary School. IPA-IBA representatives Valerie Brown, human resources representative, and Terrence Perkins, assistant director of... - December 13, 2007
International Profit Associates Managing Director Recognized by ABI
The American Biographical Institute's governing board of editors has selected John R. Burgess, Founder and Managing Director of International Profit Associates, as a 2007 Man of the Year. The American Biographical Institute is one of the world’s leading biographical reference publishers and... - December 13, 2007
IPA-IBA President Speaks with Students at Operation Hope Event
Steinberg provided financial education to a group of students at Bethune Elementary School in Chicago - November 02, 2007
IPA-IBA President Participates in Radio Show for Business Professionals
President Gregg Steinberg was selected to participate in a segment on “Coaching the Information Technology and Service Sales Force” for the Insights on Coaching Radio Show. - November 02, 2007
IPA President Invited to Continue Serving as Member of U.S. Chamber Committees
Steinberg was invited to continue his service as member of the Council on Small Business, the International Policy Committee and the Homeland Security Policy Task Force. - November 02, 2007
International Profit Associates Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
IPA's "Business Doctors" raised more than $9,000 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - November 02, 2007
IPA-IBA Executive Director Celebrates 15th Anniversary
As International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) enters its 16th year, the Executive Director of Human Resources Larry Lang celebrated his milestone 15th anniversary with the company this past month. Lang has been with IPA since 1992 and is currently the Executive Director of Human Resources for... - October 31, 2007
International Profit Associates Announces Business of the Year Awards
IPA-IBA seeks small business award nominees - October 31, 2007
IPA Representative Speaks at Chicago Women's Business Forum
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) and International Tax Advisors (ITA) representative, Tyrone Wideman, was a guest speaker for ARISE., a group whose name is inspired by the motto “To Actively Raise and Inspire People to Successfully Build Businesses with Excellence.” On... - October 31, 2007
IPA Senior Manager of Transaction Group Receives M&AMI Designation
Stewart Cloer, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Senior Manager of the Advisory and Intermediary Services, LLC Transactions Group, has been named a Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI). Cloer’s designation, awarded by the M&A Source®, demonstrates exemplary... - October 24, 2007