M&A Affiliations

M&A Affiliations

At IBG Business, we respect and value key business and advisor connections and productive working relationships with our peers at the top of the M&A profession.

IBG’s business affiliations frequently bring critical resources to augment successful business  sales and acquisitions and M&A advisor assignments. We build and nurture affiliations that help us better serve you. As a business owner or investor seeking a top M&A intermediary in a business sale or acquisition, you are a beneficiary of those affiliations.

We leverage our M&A capabilities through well-established networks of contacts and resources, working in close cooperation with trusted parties that enhance our commitment to your objectives and interests.

IBG’s professional affiliations have been cultivated and nurtured over decades of serving people in business purchases and sales. Those affiliations benefit our business owner clientele today and remain excellent vehicles for giving back into our communities as we serve clients. These key affiliations of our founders, their offices, and their business units provide vital links into business communities, corporate acquisitions professionals, and trustworthy advisors, enabling us to develop and maintain key groups of contacts, create learning opportunities, and provide valuable resources that often prove pivotal to a successful transaction. Following is a sampling of affiliations, current and previous roles, and accomplishments:

IBG Business Principals and M&A Brokers served as Founding Members, Board Chairman, Directors, Chairs of Education, Credentials and various leadership committees, are certified Master Merger & Acquisition Intermediaries, and received the Darrell Fouts Award . . .

The M&A Source promotes professional development and member’s interests to better serve merger and acquisition clients’ needs and maximize public awareness of professional intermediary services available for middle market merger and corporate acquisition transactions.

The M&A Source was established in 1991 to address the professional issues of merger and acquisition advisors, intermediaries and related M&A professionals. It has grown to more than 250 advisors and intermediaries worldwide. The M&A Source goals are to advance members’ deal making opportunities, M&A practice standards, and personal growth through forums for corporate acquisitions advisors and M&A intermediaries to exchange information and learn from one another Members’ professional activities include representing owners in completing sale of their businesses or searching to acquire companies, divisions or product lines, as M&A advisors to clients on acquisitions, values, structures, strategies and methods for ownership transfers of middle market companies, facilitate financing necessary to consummate the transaction, and preserving client confidentiality. www.masource.org

Board of Advisors, Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor & member…

This premiere International Organization serves educational and resource needs of middle market M&A brokers and others. Formed to bring together CPAs, attorneys and other experienced corporate financial advisors, AM&AA’s professional services firms are highly recognized leaders in the industry who draw upon combined expertise to better serve middle market clients worldwide.

“Connecting Leading M&A Professionals To Build Relationships, Share Resources and Create Value”

AM&AA members represent business sellers and buyers of middle market businesses. Services are M&A seller representation, buyer representation, due diligence, accounting, financing, business valuation, tax plans, legal, strategic advisory, and other M&A services.
www.amaaonline.com

Founders, President, Director, Member . . .

Distinguished leaders in the business brokerage, intermediary and merger and acquisition profession created a foundation to advance and promote the business brokers profession. Each served as officer and director of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). They were mindful of the Association’s critical need to devote its resources into member programs, conferences and Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) programs. Thought, work and love of the business broker profession were primary in creating BIEF.

BIEF advances and promotes the business broker and M&A professions. It embraces business brokerage’s international aspects, is inclusive across the deal makers’ spectrum, outreaches to other business sale organizations. It promotes awareness and understanding among the public, business advisors, owners, business buyers and sellers, based on information, understanding, cooperation and education.

Strategic Initiative Task Force & Joint Industry Campaign for Clarity

Co-Chair, Steering Committee, Board, Members . . .

The business sale profession has come together in an all “industry coalition” working to remedy requirements burdening the industry inappropriately. This costly burden impacts owners selling businesses or making acquisitions, and business brokers and M&A Brokers who advise them.

This campaign involves most of the business broker and M&A advisor professional associations nationally. It has produced supporting legislation in the U.S. House and Senate, which passed the House unanimously and is pending as a bill in the Senate.

www.sec.gov/info/smallbus/sbforum.shtml
www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/mr-noaction/cbi110806.htm
www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/mr-noaction/2014/ma-brokers-013114.pdf

IBBA logo
President, Directors, Education Chair, are Certified Business Intermediaries, and have been selected as Fellows, for the President’s Award, Tom West Award, and as Life Members . . .

IBBA was formed in 1983 and grew to 1,950 members in the USA and around the world. International Business Brokers Association is the largest international association operating exclusively for people and firms engaged in business brokerage, and as advisors or intermediaries in mergers and acquisitions.
IBBA’s cooperative business brokers, advisors and intermediaries can be found worldwide, in Canada, Mexico, Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the U. S. It offers education conferences and an “IBBA University” educational program for training specific to the business broker and merger and acquisitions profession serving corporate acquisitions and divestitures.

www.ibba.org

Members . . .

Association for Corporate Growth is a global organization with 56 chapters and over 14,500 members. Doing business is the heart of ACG experiences. Chapters across the globe bring dealmakers together to achieve their business and professional goals.

ACG is a trusted and respected resource for middle-market M&A dealmakers and business leaders who invest in growth and build firms. It offer face-to-face events, online tools, structured networking opportunities, member benefits and leading-edge market intelligence

ACG brings together all segments of the growth community. Growing of business networks is essential. ACG delivers the right people, in the right way, right to members. ACG is the home for the middle-market M&A deal making professionals.

www.acg.org

Member, Director, President, Paul Harris Fellow . . .

Rotary is about Service Above Self. An organization of more than 1.2 million members comprised of business, professional, and community leaders bound by a humanitarian spirit. Strong fellowship, meaningful community, and international service projects characterize Rotary. Rotarians, provide service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.

www.rotary.org

Member . . .

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. Members range from mom-and-pop shops and local chambers to leading industry associations and large corporations.

The Chamber advocates for pro-business policies that create jobs and grow our economy. Key issues range from smart tax policy and regulatory relief to legal reform and trade promotion.

www.uschamber.com

TEDC CREATIVE CAPITAL

Board of Directors . . .

Tulsa Economic Development Corporation was charged with promoting and sustaining Tulsa Oklahoma’s small business growth. In the past ten years, TEDC provided or located more than $156 million to help start or expand nearly 300 small businesses, impacting nearly 3,500 jobs.
TEDC is now TEDC Creative Capital, reflecting its greatly expanded range of programs and geographic reach. It makes and facilitates loans from $5,000 to $10 million, using private and public funds. The mission remains creating economic vitality in its communities by encouraging small business growth.

www.tedc.com

Member, leader, recognized for “Jim Afinowich Day” . . .

AZBBA is a professional association dedicated to business broker continuing education in transactions and to reputable services to business sellers and business buyers.

AZBBA is an affiliate of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), a worldwide association of business brokers. New members must be approved by the current members and must maintain the highest standard of practice and adhere to AZBBA’s Code of Ethics.

www.azbba.org

Colorado Association of Business Intermediaries

Member, Leaders . . .

The Colorado Association of Business Intermediaries is a professional trade association. Its Business broker members actively assist owners in valuing, buying and selling businesses. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a business with the help of a skilled, professional Business Broker, CABI is the place to start!

www.coloradobusiness.com

Member, Director, Committee Chair . . .

The Tulsa Executives’ Association was founded in 1930 by Tulsa, Oklahoma business leaders. They created a business organization to help each other survive the depression. It provided mutual support, business referrals, and encouraged members to patronize each other’s businesses.

TEA thrives as a business organization with over one hundred firm members plus many associate and honorary members. Camaraderie is enjoyed among the members over weekly meals, visits to members businesses, and spotlight presentations. It is highly regarded for contributions to members’ success.

www.tulsaexecutives.com

Member, Board of Directors . . .

The Alliance provides technical assistance and business advice, helping manufacturing companies become progressively more successful. Its statewide network of manufacturing extension agents and applications engineers focus on improving the bottom line while growing the entire business.

Extension agents and engineers live and work in communities across Oklahoma, taking support to manufacturers’ workplace on the owners’ schedule. Oklahoma’s Manufacturing Alliance is as one of the leading organizations of its type across the USA.

www.okalliance.com

OMRN – OKLAHOMA MANUFACTURERS RESOURCES NETWORK

Member, Sponsor, Steering Committee, Director . . .

Oklahoma Manufacturing Resource Network was formed to create an effective network to match trusted and respected service providers to needs of the manufacturing business community. Through meetings and business presentations, members connect to each other and to the network of extension advisors serving manufacturing clients throughout Oklahoma.

Member, Financial Services Advocate of the Year Award, Tulsa Small Business Person of the Year Award Finalist . . .

Tulsa Regional Chamber is the principal business – driven leadership organization for improving the quality of community life through development of regional economic prosperity. For over 100 years, it has served as an integral part of what makes Tulsa Oklahoma a great place for business and to live, work and play. It focuses on results to benefit its 3,000 member firms and the community.

The Chamber is Tulsa, Oklahoma’s primary business advocate, teaming with community partners to ensure well-balanced programs. Visionary civic leadership from over 1,700 volunteer members working with 50 plus staff, makes Chamber one of the most dynamic member-driven, community-oriented organizations in the USA. In 2010, the Tulsa Oklahoma Regional Chamber was named the nation’s best for a record third time in consecutive years of eligibility.

www.tulsachamber.com

Senior Business Analyst Designation, Member . . .

Society of Business Analysts members pledge to provide superior professional ethics and impeccable business practices through continued education and improvement of existing business skills as well as the Standards set forth under USPAP.

It is impossible to be “all things to all clients.” At times, the business consultant’s role requires referral the client’s business needs to others better positioned to address the specific issues. ISBA provides a dynamic and vast network of qualified, knowledgeable, and credentialed business valuation professionals.

In addition, business valuation courses and instruction centers around the International Glossary of terms … the business valuation standard.

www.societyofbusinessanalysts.com

Director, Member . . .

Entrepreneurs of Tulsa was formed to create environments celebrating business and entrepreneurial spirit through member gatherings, speakers, advisors and guests. ET’s motto is “Creativity To Commerce”. It brings together ideas and opportunities for innovation, invention, intellectual property, and investment, providing a forum for ideas and mentoring.

Director, Member . . .

The Oklahoma Academy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization bringing public attention to policy issues, providing objective, thorough research and is a catalyst for positive change. The Academy identifies issues facing Oklahoma, provides well-researched, objective information, fosters nonpartisan collaboration, develops responsible recommendations, and encourages community and legislative action. Its vision is to empower Oklahomans to improve their quality of life through effective public policy creation and implementation.

www.okacademy.org

Graduate, Member, Director, Vice President, Committee Chair, Co-Chair; development of LOK’s Entrepreneurship Program . . .

LOK is committed to the betterment of Oklahoma by nurturing Oklahoma’s “leaders making Oklahoma the leader”. LOK creates, inspires and supports a dynamic network of leaders with increased awareness and commitment to service that energizes Oklahomans to shape its future.

LOK hears and answers the call to service. Members are passionate about Oklahoma and committed to its future, challenging the status quo to help Oklahoma achieve its growing potential.

Program graduates help sustain a strong diversified business economy, provide quality career opportunities and create an increasingly attractive quality of life. Change is fostered through diverse leaders with enlightened perspective of challenges and opportunities facing the state. Members engage others in support of common goals and are persistent, informed, and involved leaders in the state. They embrace a common vision and serve as catalysts to build Oklahoma’s future.

www.leadershipoklahoma.com

OKLAHOMA PRIVATE ENTERPRISE FORUM

President, Director, Director, Sponsor . . .

Oklahoma Private Enterprise Forum was organized in Tulsa, Oklahoma to foster business development through private enterprise. Prior to merging with the Oklahoma Investment Forum, Oklahoma Private Enterprise Forum provided a medium for investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and others to exchange experiences and ideas about corporate finance and investing, strategic development, or growing new and existing small businesses.

The annual Oklahoma Investment Forum provided a venue to match business needs to investment capital and corporate finance. Growing firms presented private capitalists. Business entrepreneurs obtained an estimated $150 million through Oklahoma’s Investment Forum.

Member, Director . . .

The Oklahoma State Chamber stands to make Oklahoma “The State of Choice for Business.” through business advocacy. It serves as legislative advocates, to represent all types and sizes of business. The State Chamber of Oklahoma provides services and programs designed to address the specific needs of small business, manufacturing, community development and education.

Oklahoma’s State Chamber serves more than 2,000 business locations in 25 states. Most members have less than 35 employees. Policy is developed and set by about 650 business volunteers in over 30 committees. The Board establishes policy approval.

www.okstatechamber.com

Manufacturer & Business Association – MBA

Founded in 1905, the Manufacturer & Business Association, MBA, is a not-for-profit employers’ association focused on helping businesses succeed. MBA partners with over 4,500 businesses in Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio, providing a host of membership benefits including: HR Planning and Consulting, Legal Services/Hotline Training/Development, Energy Management / Supply, Surveys, Employee Benefits, Computer Training.

www.mbausa.org

National Equipment & Business Brokers Institute

Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (CMEA) . . .

Experienced and USPAP compliant members of National Equipment & Business Brokers Institute are appraisers to prepare a qualified appraisal as required by the IRS, Council of Foundations, and U.S. Small Business Administration’s SOP 50 10 (5) (F).

www.nebbinstitute.org

Institute of Business Appraisers

Member . . .

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.

Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association

Member . . .

The Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association is an association of business brokers and merger and acquisition intermediaries whose goal is to promote the growth and professionalism of the business brokerage community within Pennsylvania and surrounding member states.

Member . . .

The National Propane Gas Association or NPGA is the national trade association representing the U.S. propane industry. Members are small businesses and large corporations engaged in retail marketing of propane gas and appliances; producers and wholesalers of propane equipment; manufacturers and distributors of propane gas appliances and equipment; fabricators of propane gas cylinders and tanks; and propane transporters. Membership is more than 3,200 companies in 50 states, 38 affiliated state or regional associations, and 19 foreign countries.

Member . . .

The Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) is a federation of 48 state and regional trade associations representing approximately 8,000 independent petroleum marketer businesses nationwide.

BUSINESS RESOURCE NETWORK

Strategic Partner . . .

SpiritBank knows business success is all about relationships. We have a long tradition of creating and growing those relationships to help you. Through the Business Resource Center, customers have access to a dynamic collection of strategic partner business leaders who will help customers with the challenges of operating and growing their own business.

www.spiritbank.com/Partner-Network/345/Bluestem-Resources-Group-LLC/

Member . . .

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association is a trade association representing independent petroleum marketer businesses at the wholesale and retail levels and firms supplying petroleum products as well as other related services. Pennsylvania Petroleum Association provides invaluable services and represents the independent marketer’s commercial interests in Pennsylvania and nationally.

Member . . .

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association or PAPGA is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. PAPGA offers firms opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry. PAPGA focuses on education, networking and representing the commercial interests of Pennsylvania’s propane businesses to the government, while assisting members in remaining current on topics vital to the propane industry. The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is affiliated with the National Propane Gas Association, NPGA, and the Propane Education and Research Council, PERC nationwide.

Empire State Petroleum Association

Member . . .

Empire State Energy Association, ESEA, is a trade association representing 300 petroleum marketer businesses throughout New York. ESEA members are an important part of New York’s economy and they support the state’s businesses through storage and distribution of gasoline, diesel, aviation, heating and industrial fuels, generating over $4.5 billion annually in New York State.

Member . . .

The New York Propane Gas Association, NYPGA, is a member-focused trade organization providing services that communicate, educate, and promote the propane industry in New York. The association offers opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry. Because the industry is highly regulated, the NYPGA focuses on education, networking, and representing New York’s propane businesses interests to the government, while assisting members in remaining current on propane industry regulations. The New York Propane Gas Association is affiliated with the National Propane Gas Association.

Member . . .

The Propane Gas Association of New England is a trade association representing nearly 675 members whose companies sell propane or propane related appliances and equipment in the 6 New England States. PGANE exists to serve the propane industry by promoting safety, education and public awareness of the uses of propane.

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Board of Directors, member . . .

When a transaction calls for high-level industry-specific knowledge and connections, IBG Business can call on a carefully chosen and vetted nationwide team of independent M&A broker affiliates dedicated to deals within their industry. They extend their unique insight and network to enhance the success of our deals, whether in selling a business or undertaking a business acquisition.

This short list of specialty affiliates illustrates the type of industry expertise available to IBG Business in transactions whose success depends on “knowing the territory” of a unique economic sector.

Specialists in the sale of business in or serving the oil & gas industry.

Specialists in the sale of business in or serving the oil & gas industry. Clients typically include segments such as manufacturing, distribution, field services, construction, logistics, propane and fuels companies. Our team combines strong oil and gas backgrounds with expert M&A brokers and advisors. Expertise upstream – midstream – downstream. Offices in Texas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.

www.OilGasAdvisor.com       toll free (844) 749-6016

Experts in the Sale and Purchase of Aviation Businesses. Selling fuel service, FAR compliance, aircraft dealers, maintenance facilities, flight schools, airport properties, aerospace and defense.

Experts in the Sale and Purchase of Aviation Businesses. Selling fuel service, FAR compliance, aircraft dealers, maintenance facilities, flight schools, airport properties, aerospace and defense.
http://fbosales.com/aircraft.html

FBO Sales combines a lifelong passion for aviation with experienced industry veterans; a team of experienced deal makers and aviation experts unique within the business mergers and acquisitions industry. Experts include experienced deal makers, serial entrepreneurs, retired naval admiralty, career pilots and former FAA regulators.
www.FBOSales.com       (480) 421-9680

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