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The economy continues to sputter, M&A transaction values are not even close to what they used to be. In addition, there are far fewer transactions that are happening at all. These statements are all true of M&A activity as it relates to most industries. There is one exception, Healthcare… It’s a bull market in segments of Healthcare, multiples are as high as 2007 and deal activity is increasing. (more…)
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MBBI November Meeting will explore M&A in the Healthcare Industry
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Transworld Business Brokers and United Franchising Group New Joint Venture.
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
United Franchise Group, (UFG) an industry leader in the development of successful franchise systems with over 1400 franchisees in 50 countries, and Transworld Business Brokers, one of the nation’s largest business brokerage companies handling business sales and mergers and acquisitions, have forged a joint venture to market a new business brokerage franchise system called Transworld Business Advisors. The announcement of the new partnership was made Tuesday, October 26 at UFG’s headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida. (more…)
SEC Initiative for Business Brokers
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010Today there is a great deal of activity going on with respect to the securities licensing issue relating to business brokers. The new series 79 license, the white paper done by the ABA and the push of the AM&AA with their model rules that were submitted to the SEC are but a few of the things pending that affect business brokers.
Texas Association of Business Brokers Annual Convention & Education Conference
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
2010 Annual Convention and Education Conference
Holiday Inn Riverwalk | San Antonio, TX | Sept. 21-25, 2010
The New York Association of Business Brokers
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010New York Association of Business Brokers, was founded in 1993. Since that time, we have tried to dedicate our efforts towards bringing together; business brokers and intermediaries as well as those who facilitate our transactions (i.e. CPA’s, Lenders and Attorneys).
The Georgia Association of Business Brokers
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010The Georgia Association of Business Brokers, Inc. (GABB) was formed in 1986 at Atlanta by a group interested in developing a specialization in business brokerage. Many of the founding members already had commercial real estate experience. In 1994, the organization held its first State Conference with attendees from throughout Georgia, a tradition which has continued with each year’s Conference surpassing the last.
The Michigan Business Brokers Association
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010The Michigan Business Brokers Association is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is promoting confidentiality, ethics, and cooperative communication among Professional Business Brokers in Michigan.
The practice of business brokerage, by its very nature, demands that a professional Business Broker possess an acumen for business operations and a respect for confidentiality well beyond that of non-business general practitioners in real estate or commercial fields.
CVBBA Board Nominations News
Monday, August 23rd, 2010CVBBA BOARD NOMINATIONS 2011
In preparation for the upcoming CVBBA conference in September, additional nominations are being solicited for seats that will be open.
Three seats will be open: Tom McCann, Gregg Solms, and Reed Law.
CVBBA FALL CONFERENCE
Friday, August 20th, 2010September 16 & 18, 2010
September 16 – Golf Event
September 17 & 18 Conference
KINGSTON PLANTATION – SOUTH HAMPTON TOWER
(A Hilton & Embassy Suites Hotel)
9800 Queensway Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-0006
800-876-0010 (toll free)
Room Rate $107.00
(Please identify yourself as attending the CVBBA Conference
when making your reservation
IBBA Elects Alan Clark Vice Chair of Education
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
The International Business Brokers Association announced today that Alan Clark has been elected Vice Chair – Education, to complete the unexpired term of Jerry Cofield, Jr., who resigned last month. Jerry Cofield, Jr., who had served as Vice Chair – Education since November, 2006, is credited with leading the effort within the IBBA to dramatically improve the quality of education as well as the quantity of educational course offerings. During the past 3½ years, IBBA has offered 204 educational courses to more than 5,000 students – business brokers