Fellow brokers,
“Activity begets activity”. This is a favorite phrase of mine that can be heard frequently in our office. It’s a very simple idea; it’s hardly original but very true: If you want something to happen - then start doing something. Membership in the NIBA is doing that ‘something’ that will beget growth in your business in very real, very tangible ways. Of course everyone in the IB community - member or not - benefits from the legislative, lobbying, and representational activities that the organization conducts on behalf its members. However, joining and becoming an active member in the NIBA is necessary to partake of the many benefits available in addition to these activities.
One of the most important of these benefits in my opinion is the opportunity to utilize your membership in the organization as vehicle or ‘portal’ to build relationships and connections with other professionals in the industry. This can be especially important for those outside areas where the exchanges are located. Attending one of our annual conferences in Chicago or New York City or other events such as the recent tri-sponsored event held with the CME Group and NFA in Southern California gives you to the opportunity to move out of the vacuum and into mix.
Through my relationships I have made through the NIBA I have hired brokers, been referred clients, increased my knowledge, and gained ideas that has added to the bottom line of my business in a very real way.
If you are already a full paying member of NIBA, thank you! Your support, participation, and your investment in your business is what makes the NIBA possible. Not yet a member? We invite you to join now. A good thing about membership in NIBA is that with each new member, everyone in the community benefits. So current members, please be sure to spread the word.
Membership packages and invoices were mailed out the middle of last month. I think the package really showcased the growth and progress NIBA has made as an organization and highlighted the myriad benefits of membership. I hope you feel the same way.
For those who haven’t renewed please do so as soon as possible. We will have to remove the online Broker Directory listing for those members who haven’t renewed by March 15th. Ralph Preston of the membership committee will be calling with a friendly reminder - let’s make his job easier by sending your dues in today. For your convenience you can also fill out your application/invoice and pay your dues online at www.theniba.com under the membership tab.
Thank you for your membership and support. If you have any questions about membership I can be reached at jjensen@hwfi.com or 800-263-3004.
Regards,
John C. Jensen
President /Membership Chairman
