About BIEF

In 2003, distinguished leaders in the business brokerage, intermediary and merger and acquisition profession met to create a foundation to advance and promote the profession. Each of the founding group has served as an officer and director of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and was especially mindful of the Association’s critical need to devote its resources into member programs consistent with its charter, its commitments to conferences and to Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) programs.

The vision was to create a non-profit foundation capable of advancing and promoting the profession beyond IBBA’s scope and charter. Key concepts were to embrace the profession’s international aspects, be inclusive across the deal makers' spectrum, outreach to other professional organizations, and create heightened awareness and understanding among the public, other business advisors, owners, buyers and sellers. Advancement and promotion are to be based on information, understanding, cooperation and education.

The founders’ insight and efforts led to formation in 2005 of the Business Intermediary Education Foundation, Inc. (BIEF). Thought, care, work and love of the profession were primary ingredients. BIEF is a commitment to growth of the profession, promotion of the highest standards and prosperity for its professionals. At the same time, creating awareness and knowledge about the profession among sellers, buyers and others engaged in the process of change in ownership of privately held businesses.

The structure is in place. Initial funding, as a one-time grant from the IBBA, has created an outstanding opportunity for the profession and its professionals. It is now time for you to step forward and support this undertaking with your ideas, efforts and financial support. Please give back to your profession today to help plant the seeds for a better tomorrow.