The PBBA, formed in 2000, is a professional trade association of Business Brokers, Financial Intermediaries, 

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Business Appraisers, Counselors, Consultants, and related professionals serving the privately-held business market. Association members serve business owners looking for an orderly transfer of company ownership due to a variety of reasons, such as pending retirement. They also assist business buyers in locating business opportunities.

   
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PBBA SPRING CONFERENCE

 Thursday April 17th  and Friday April 18th , 2008 
Holiday Inn in Denver , PA
(1 mile from Exit 286 of Pa Turnpike and Route 222 - Lanc Co )

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Thursday, April 17th Course #307 Financing the M&A Acquisition 
Instructed by Larry Greene, CBI.  See more on the instructor at www.mercurybrokerage.com .  This course explains how buyers structure deals from a financing standpoint. It is intended to survey the various types of financing (employed debt, equity and subordinated debt) and get you thinking about the relationship between buyer types, financing options, value and price. You will understand how M&A business acquisitions are financed and be able to educate sellers about financing structures, thus managing their price expectation and successfully close more deals. Please bring a financial calculator to class. No prerequisites.
The 8 credit course is IBBA accredited and will be offered to PBBA Members and Non-Member M&A Intermediaries and Business Brokers.  

Friday,  April 18th The Spring Conference and Workshops will be devoted to topical discussions pertinent to the Business Brokerage and M&A profession. Come spend a day with guest speakers and experienced industry professionals leading presentations and panel discussions on relevant industry topics.  Learn and share pertinent resource information on a variety of topics such as technology issues, marketing, deal structure, the best lenders in our areas, tips of the trade, best practices, negotiations and much more. The course and Conference provide opportunities to participate and network with broker and intermediary professionals from Pennsylvania , New Jersey , Delaware ,   Maryland , Virginia, NY, Ohio and surrounding states.
 

The Association was formed for the following purposes:

· To unite those engaged in the sale of businesses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

· To elevate, maintain and improve the educational standard of its membership

· To serve the market by creating a broader and more active market for business opportunities

· To encourage members to adhere to the principals of the Association’s  Code of Ethics

· To encourage the sharing of business opportunities among the members of the Association

PBBA provides a web-based listing service for the convenience of the buying public in locating business opportunities. To find a broker in your area, click on Member Directory. Click on Join the Association to find out how to become a member.

The PBBA is affiliated with The International Business Brokers Association and welcomes Affiliate Members in related professions including Law, Accounting, Finance, Appraising, Financial Planning and Banking. 

Contact one of the following officers for details:
   

President Steve Rosen, JD, CBI Tel: (610) 941 2177 sarosen@sunbeltnetwork.com
Vice President – James Eshleman, CBI,CBC Tel: (717) 898-7662 jim@strategicendeavors.com
Secretary – Tom Garrity Tel: (610) 336-0514 TomG@CompassPt.com
Treasurer - Bill Hyczka, CBI, SBA, MEA Tel: (610) 363-0789 wshbb@aol.com


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