Independent Business Association (IBA) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION11.24.21

Independent Business Association (IBA) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

19410 Livernois Avenue | Detroit, Michigan 48221
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Copyright © 2021, Independent Business Association. All rights reserved.
MISSION
“We are experienced professionals united and dedicated to setting trends and standards in the business arena. We deliver exceptional customer service to break down barriers and build bridges to maximize community and worldwide business opportunities. Our target is people of color who are vastly underserved. We exist to create wealth through profitability, building political influence, and community outreach.”
PERSONAL PROFILE
Name*

First NameLast Name
Company Title
Email*
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Your Linkedin
Your Facebook
Your Instagram
Your Twitter
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Company Name*
What year did you start this business?*
Number of Locations (as applicable)
Company Email*
example@example.com
Company Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Landline
Please enter a valid phone number.
Fax
Please enter a valid phone number.
Website
Company Linkedin
Company Facebook
Company Instagram
Company Twitter
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Briefly describe what your company does; what it sells; who it serves.*
AREA/S of EXPERTISE
Describe you and/or your company’s specialties and how you see yourself contributing to the organization and its mission.*
EXPECTATIONS
How do you imagine benefiting from your membership in IBA?*
MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

Although not everything here is “engraved in stone,” the following criteria is what is generally required of you as an IBA member.
1. YOU HAVE A COMPANY REGISTERED WITH THE STATE of MICHIGAN.

You own and/or operate a documented business or organization, filing as applicable, and eligible for opportunities.

NOTE:

It is not MANDATORY that you have a business registered with the state of Michigan or elsewhere, but it is preferred that either you do have aspirations to start and own a business; you have an existing practice serving business, and/or to some degree have a passion for, and mindset dedicated to business.
2. MONTHLY DUES PAYMENT OF ONLY $30
3. PARTICIPATORY ATTENDANCE
Attendance at a minimum of two out of four monthly meetings.
4. COVID-19 HEALTH POLICY
IBA membership requires that members be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in person during meetings and other physical gatherings with IBA membership.

Non-vaccinated members are not allowed to participate in person, yet may attend and participate virtually, as available and applicable.
5. SERVING ON ONE OF OUR COMMITTEES
Members serving on our committees is what drives the organization forward.
6. ADHERENCE TO IBA POLICIES and PROTOCOLS
Observance of and adherence to (yet not limited to) the following:

A. Communicating that you will be absent any time you are unable to attend a meeting. (Your absence will then be excused, through the process of simply letting us know. A succession of unexcused absences results in termination of membership.)

Also, to let us know if you’re going to be more than 30 minutes late to the meeting, or the (virtual) call.

B. Providing your portion of your committee’s report at each week’s meeting.

C. Getting a GroupMe account and using it for all IBA communication.

For the sake of efficiency, communicating through IBA’s GroupMe is mandatory (as opposed to email, text, telling other members, etc.). Communication that is not posted through IBA’s GroupMe channel is considered not to have been submitted.
CHECK ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE/S of INTEREST

Indicate where you are interested in serving. You may change this at any time.
Feel free to select as many as you are interested in.*

AdministrativeCivic Engagement/Professional EventsDigital DivideFinanceFitness, Health, and WellnessFund DevelopmentMarketing: Advertising/Branding/PRMichigan Film RelationsMultimediaPolitical and EducationalRecruiting/MembershipSocial MediaNone of the above.
Suggested committee/s and comments:
PROMOTING YOURSELF and YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE THROUGH IBA

If you wish to possibly have yourself and/or your business featured in IBA promotions, on IBA’s websites, and social media channels, when applicable, please provide as much of the following as you can.
Check which of these assets you are attaching.

(Your) BiographyProfessional HeadshotCompany ProfileCompany Logo (file types accepted: eps, svg, png)
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OR,

You may email these assets to: membership@ibadetroitgroup.com

Email subject line: IBA Member Profile
Additional Affiliations Included with Your Independent Business Association (IBA) Membership
- Joint membership in the Charles H. Wright Museum Of African American History.
- Joint membership in the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
- Joint membership in Detroit Branch NAACP.
- Individual business membership in the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM).
MEMBERSHIP DUES PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION

JOINING and MONTHLY DUES Fee Structure
WHAT’S INCLUDED (1-time fee):
- Two IBA PINS = $20
- Joint membership in the Charles H. Wright Museum Of African American History. = $30
- Joint membership in the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. = $80
- Joint membership in Detroit Branch NAACP. = $25
- Individual business membership in the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). = $10
- IBA first-month dues: $30
SIGN ON TOTAL = $195
AGREEMENT TO MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT:

You’ll be invoiced monthly through PayPal for your $30 monthly dues.
Check off each point you understand and accept:

I agree to pay the one-time, first month, sign on fee of $195 and monthly $30 dues each month thereafter.Invoices are sent out the last week of each month for dues of the following month.I agree to make payment via cash/check/credit/debit card by the first Wednesday of each month. I understand there may be an additional $5 late fee incurred for (late) payment or non-payment.I understand IBA dues shall be paid directly to authorized IBA Treasurer, or online (typically through PayPal unless otherwise arranged).
APPLICANT SIGNATURE:

By completing this form, checking the box below and submitting, you
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Provide your electronic signature, acknowledging, and documenting your agreement to everything herein.
Check to agree.

I have read, understand, and agree to everything herein.
Provide your e-signature (OPTIONAL).

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SIGNUP
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IBA MEMBERSHIP SIGNUP 1-time paymentTwo IBA PINS = $20Joint membership in the Charles H. Wright Museum Of African American History. = $30Joint membership in the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. = $80Joint membership in Detroit Branch NAACP. = $25Individual business membership in the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). = $10IBA first-month dues: $30
$195.00

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Independent Business Association (IBA) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MISSION

PERSONAL PROFILE

BUSINESS INFORMATION

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

AREA/S of EXPERTISE

EXPECTATIONS

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

CHECK ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE/S of INTEREST

PROMOTING YOURSELF and YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE THROUGH IBA

Additional Affiliations Included with Your Independent Business Association (IBA) Membership

MEMBERSHIP DUES PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION

AGREEMENT TO MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT:

APPLICANT SIGNATURE: