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What is IIBN?

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IIBN is a not-for-profit global network of Irish entrepreneurs and professionals.



What are the objectives of IIBN?

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The main objective of IIBN is to facilitate greater communication and co-operation at a professional level between reputable and successful Irish business men and women in Ireland and throughout the world.



Who should join IIBN?

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Reputable and successful Irish business professionals in Ireland or overseas who are interested in extending their range of Irish business contacts in a professional and confidential environment.



What are the criteria for Membership?

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Membership of IIBN is restricted to Irish business professionals, be they 'first', 'second' or 'third' generation Irish individuals, who have excellent reputations and track records in their own professions.



How do I join IIBN?

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Charter Members must be invited to join IIBN by an existing Charter Member. Once a new Charter Member has been proposed, his/her application will be considered for suitability by IIBN Membership Committee.
General Members may complete (or download) the online application form and submit it to Fionuala Pender, Director at IIBN.



What are the benefits of IIBN Membership?

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· Access to other members in your own Chapter and other Chapters throughout the world, subject to your membership category, through the Private Members Directory.

· Invitations to a range of exciting and focussed events. All new members are invited to an Introduction to IIBN' breakfast meeting. An Annual Dinner and other activities will be introduced in 2008.

· Opportunities to promote new business ventures to a select and focussed audience.

· Access to IIBN Mentoring Program where successful Irish entrepreneurs will voluntarily lend their time and share their expertise with the next generation of Irish entrepreneurs.



How much does Annual Membership cost?

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Charter Members pay an annual subscription of £795 and General Members pay an annual subscription of £95.



How do I contact other IIBN Members?

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Each category of membership (Charter and General) has its own directory of members which shows a short business profile and contact details (at the members discretion) for each member. Where a members contact details are with-held, contact may be made with IIBN to determine if that member would be amenable to some form of communication. Charter Member profiles and contact information are only available to other Charter Members while General Member profiles and information are available to all members in the private directory.



Who owns IIBN?

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IIBN is owned by its members and its activities are governed by an elected Board of Trustees.



What use will be made of the personal information I provide when I submit an application for Membership?

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All personal information provided to IIBN will remain strictly confidential and will never be disclosed to any third parties.