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Join NIBA Sept 12th @ Illinois Tech

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August 28, 2019

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You’re Invited - September 12, Illinois Tech, Chicago NIBA Membership Meetings are focused on topics which:

Help you serve your clients better
Stay in compliance with changing industry rules
Grow your business and enhance your income

NIBA meetings are planned by NIBA members working together as a committee to focus on issues which effect your business every day. Starting with the first NIBA Member Meeting way back in 1991, experts from inside and outside the industry have delivered the most relevant, most recent and most actionable information about product offerings, regulatory developments and marketing. Information that is compliant, and -- very important -- affordable for every type of member office. This year’s fall conference continues the NIBA’s 28-year tradition. A great program includes six business sessions, an exhibit hall, one-on-one meetings in the quant corner and a cocktail reception. See old friends and make new ones at our 2019 location, Illinois Tech, 565 W. Adams (reception held at Rivers, CME Group Building.) Registration is open and the agenda is posted at www.theniba.com for September 12. This meeting is a benefit of your NIBA membership - your attendance is free. All NIBA meetings are planned by member committees. If you would like to volunteer for the New York City conference committee - to be held April 22, 2020, or the Joint DePaul Symposium, July 2020, please contact Melinda, melinda@futuresrep.com, Howard, hrennell@e-windham.com or John, jroe@btrtrading.com.

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