IPA Advisory & Intermediary Services Transaction Advisor Receives Certified Business Intermediary Designation

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Jennifer Cumbee
International Profit Associates
847-808-5590
Jennifer.Cumbee@ipa-iba.com

Buffalo Grove, Ill. (January 22, 2008) - IPA Advisory & Intermediary Services Transaction Advisor Tondra Cloer received the prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation during IBBA’s Conference for Professional Development Educational Program and Conference in Frisco, Texas recently.

Cloer was awarded the CBI designation after demonstrating a superior knowledge about the functions and applications of business broker services, documenting practical experience, participating in a curriculum of at least 60 credit hours of Association courses, attending an IBBA Conference for Professional Development, passing a comprehensive examination and pledging to uphold and practice IBBA’s Code of Ethics.

Cloer was presented a plaque certifying the designation by IBBA Chairman Cress S. Digulio, CBI, M&AMI who said, "Cloer’s achievement is a significant professional accomplishment that identifies her among America’s most highly qualified and credentialed business intermediaries. It is the hallmark of excellence in our profession."

As the singular business broker’s professional association, IBBA advances the professional development of its member brokers, educated potential clients about the value of broker services, and promotes the highest possible standard of ethical conduct. The International Business Brokers Association ® (IBBA ®:) is a trade association of business brokers providing education, conferences, and professional designations and networking opportunities. Formed in 1983, IBBA is the largest non-profit association specifically formed to meet the needs of people and firms engaged in various aspects of business brokerage, and mergers and acquisitions. Today, the IBBA has more than 1,500 members in all parts of the world. The IBBA strives to create a professional relationship with successful business transaction advisors (i.e. CPA's, bankers, attorneys, and other related associations), to increase the image and value of the IBBA to its members and to be a leader in the exchange of business referrals.

IPA Advisory and Intermediary Services (IPA A&I) is an accomplished advisory firm and is dedicated to assisting entrepreneurially owned companies with developing successful strategies and securing the financial resources necessary to drive their growth. A&I Services and its professionals are experienced in working with small and medium-sized businesses, helping them navigate each stage from start-up through emerging growth and beyond. IPA A&I and its alliance partners, International Profit Associates, Inc. (IPA-IBA), Integrated Business Analysis, Inc. (IBA), International Tax Advisors (ITA) and Accountancy Associates, LLC (AAL), provide comprehensive business advisory services and tax strategies to companies in the United States, Canada and other locations worldwide. Additional information is immediately available by visiting http://www.aiservices.com, http://www.ipa-iba.com, http://www.iba-usa.net and http://www.internationaltaxadvisors.com . The Public Relations Department may be contacted at: telephone (847) 495-6786; facsimile (847) 495-6773.