International Business Brokers Association Prepares Intermediaries for Recovery November 19-21 in Reno

Chicago, IL, October 31, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The IBBA Conference for Professional Development will take place November 19-21 at the Reno Peppermill Resort and Casino. More than 400 business intermediaries are expected to attend workshops and networking events that prepare them for the next phase of the brokerage industry – growth and recovery.

“Many changes in the business brokerage industry make this IBBA Conference a can't-miss event,” said Andrew Cagnetta, CBI, IBBA Chairman. “This is a unique opportunity to reinvent ourselves as brokers. During these challenging times, the best investment you can make is in yourself.”

The IBBA Keynote Session, “Social Media and the Business Broker,” will be presented on Friday, November 20 by Bill Eager, author of The Information Superhighway Illustrated and Using the World Wide Web. Brokers will learn how to navigate the new media to gain a significant competitive advantage during challenging times. Workshops will take place on Saturday, November 21, including topics such as “How to Survive and Thrive in a Changing Economy”; “Guerrilla Marketing Basics for Business Brokers in Tough Times”; and “Increasing Certainty of Close in an Uncertain Economy.”

The IBBA will also offer more than 20 courses, tailored for the professional business broker, in Reno during the week.

For more information and to register, visit www.ibba.org.

The International Business Brokers Association is the largest international, non-profit association operating exclusively for the benefit of people and firms engaged in the various aspects of a business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions. IBBA has 1,900 members worldwide, with corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. For more information about the Association or the IBBA Conference for Professional Development in Reno, visit www.ibba.org.

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