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The Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI) association is the largest organization of M&A advisors in the Midwest. Its membership is comprised of business brokers, M&A intermediaries, investment bankers, attorneys, accountants, banks, SBA lenders, valuation service providers, individual buyers, private equity groups and corporate buyers.
MBBI members represent buyers or sellers of businesses with revenues ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to over $100 Million. The professionals in the organization are committed to helping business owners confidentially sell their operations, as well as assist buyers in acquiring companies. Services offered by some members include performing business valuations, raising capital and providing financing, legal, and accounting services related to the M&A transaction.
MBBI is dedicated to promoting professional and ethical excellence in the business broker and intermediary community. Member and non-members are able to attend twice-monthly programs featuring an opening DealMart and networking opportunities, as well as presentations by industry leaders on relevant M&A related topics. See the Members Benefits page for details on the many services that MBBI offers to its members.
M&A Broker Proposal
The Registered M&A Broker Proposal currently being considered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will define an intermediary's role and will clearly exempt him or her from requiring registration under a securities broker dealer. If you would like to make a contribution to help pay for legal costs and expenses related to this initiative click here. For a list of those who have already made a contribution please click here. The MBBI is matching contributions up to a cumulative total of $10,000.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 8:30 AM
Buyer Orientation Meeting
Location: Ground Floor Conference Room
Address: 1301 W. 22nd St. Oak Brook, IL 60523
MBBI offers an orientation for people who are interested in buying a business. The purpose of the meeting is to welcome prospective business buyers to MBBI and to help them locate MBBI resources to buy a business. We will discuss how to find a good business to buy and overview the entire buying process. We will emphasize the value of using deal-savvy brokers, intermediaries, attorneys, accountants, bankers and valuation experts. There is no cost to attend the meeting. For more information, contact: Michael Liss, 630-571-5626, mliss@iBusinessLaw.org or Markus May, 312-236-0646 x310, mmay@illinois-business-lawyer.com
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 11:45 AM
Luncheon Meeting
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Address: 6600 N. Mannheim Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018
HOW TO MARKET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Michael Cummings, the managing principal of SAG PDI, Inc., will speak on business development techniques that (actually)work for service professionals. Michael has been a marketing strategy and business development consultant for over 20 years. Based on his experience in working with the top business generators in the consulting, systems integration and accounting professions - he has translated proven best practices into practical, reality based skill building systems and training programs.
Luncheon Brochure
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 12:30 PM
Conference in Milwaukee
Location: Milwaukee Athletic Club
Address: 758 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
HOW TO HIT A HOME RUN IN TODAY'S M&A ENVIRONMENT: Join us for MBBI's first Wisconsin event - a half-day session covering selected M&A topics: "How to Get a Deal Financed in Today's Market Place"; "Private Equity Town Meeting"; "Why Deals Die and How to Bring Them Back to Life". The session will also include a Deal Mart, where you can share your business opportunities, followed by cocktails and networking. If you would like to add Brewers' tickets, see the additional registration option below.
Downloadable PDF brochure
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 6:00 PM
Milwaukee Brewers Game
Location: Miller Park
Address: One Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Add-on option to follow the half-day conference - Brewers vs. Atlanta
Thursday, May 29, 2008, 3:00 PM
Buyer Orientation Meeting
Location: 5th Floor Conference room
Address: 55 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603
MBBI offers an orientation for people who are interested in buying a business. The purpose of the meeting is to welcome prospective business buyers to MBBI and to help them locate MBBI resources to buy a business. We will discuss how to find a good business to buy and overview the entire buying process. We will emphasize the value of using deal-savvy brokers, intermediaries, attorneys, accountants, bankers and valuation experts. There is no cost to attend the meeting. For more information, contact: Markus May, 312-236-0646 x310, mmay@illinois-business-lawyer.com
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 8:00 AM
Breakfast Meeting
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Address: 6600 N. Mannheim Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018
SELLING A BUSINESS WITH ISSUES: A panel of three sellers will explain the challenges they faced when selling their business.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 8:30 AM
Buyer Orientation Meeting
Location: Ground Floor Conference Room
Address: 1301 W. 22nd St. Oak Brook, IL 60523
MBBI offers an orientation for people who are interested in buying a business. The purpose of the meeting is to welcome prospective business buyers to MBBI and to help them locate MBBI resources to buy a business. We will discuss how to find a good business to buy and overview the entire buying process. We will emphasize the value of using deal-savvy brokers, intermediaries, attorneys, accountants, bankers and valuation experts. There is no cost to attend the meeting. For more information, contact: Michael Liss, 630-571-5626, mliss@iBusinessLaw.org or Markus May, 312-236-0646 x310, mmay@illinois-business-lawyer.com
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 11:45 AM
Luncheon Meeting
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Address: 6600 N. Mannheim Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018
HOW TO SAVE TAXES WHEN SELLING OR BUYING A BUSINESS: Federal and state taxes can gobble up to 50% of the gain when a business is sold ... or as little as 18% (and sometimes even less) if the sale is planned properly. The buyer of a business, as well, is interested in tax planning to maximize future deductions when running the business. Attorney Raymond Kolak will describe tax-savings opportunities and challenges in language you can understand and put to use.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 3:00 PM
Buyer Orientation Meeting
Location: 5th Floor Conference room
Address: 55 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603
MBBI offers an orientation for people who are interested in buying a business. The purpose of the meeting is to welcome prospective business buyers to MBBI and to help them locate MBBI resources to buy a business. We will discuss how to find a good business to buy and overview the entire buying process. We will emphasize the value of using deal-savvy brokers, intermediaries, attorneys, accountants, bankers and valuation experts. There is no cost to attend the meeting. For more information, contact: Markus May, 312-236-0646 x310, mmay@illinois-business-lawyer.com
More Breakfast Meetings?
More Evening Meetings?
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Our mission is to promote professional and ethical excellence in the business broker and intermediary community to enable our members to serve clients more effectively. We focus on:
- Professional Image
Enhancing the professional and ethical image of business brokers and intermediaries;
- Education
Educating our members and maintaning high standards of professional service and
performance;
- Government Issues
Continuing our role as the voice of the business broker and intermediary community
in dealings with regulatory authorities;
- External Communication
Actively communicating to the community at large the range and quality of our
members' services;
- Internal Communication
Promoting better working relationships, information exchange, fellowship, and
mutual trust among our members.
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