Association Membership Current Memberships The account executives at Business Insurance Associates, Inc. are dedicated to community involvement and professional development, and actively participate in a number of organizations that further both objectives, and support these groups through membership dues, event sponsorships, advertising, attending and instructing training events and workshops, volunteering time, and promoting these organizations to our clientele and business associates. Associated General Contractors (AGC) AGC National Website AGC Alaska Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports AGC and their strong advocacy on behalf of contractors in the construction industry. In addition to attending the annual AGC Conference, executives at Business Insurance Associates, Inc. attend workshops, seminars and other networking events in an effort to support the organization and our clientele that retain membership in AGC. Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) ABC National Website ABC Alaska Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports ABC and their strong advocacy on behalf of the merit shop philosophy and apprenticeship programs. In addition to attending the annual ABC Conference, executives at Business Insurance Associates, Inc. have attended the ABC Construction Academy, volunteered and sponsored the annual ABC Golf Tournament, and have taught surety classes for ABC in the past, in an effort to support the organization and our clientele that are members. National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) NASBP National Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. is the first Alaskan based firm accepted into membership of the NASBP, a prestigious organization dedicated to the development and educational needs of the surety bond producers. Member firms must meet a specific criteria for volume of surety bond business placed and gain approval through a review process of the NASBP national board. In addition to membership, executives at Business Insurance Associates, Inc. have attended their annual surety school in Dallas, Texas, and utilize and promote surety bonds through educational and informational materials provided by the Surety Information Office (SIO). Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) CFMA National Website CFMA Alaska Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the CFMA and their educational goals for construction financial management professionals across the country. Two of our account executives retain membership in Alaska's Last Frontier Chapter of CFMA, with Christopher S. Pobieglo, CRIS serving as the current IT Committee Chairman. In addition to membership, account executives at Business Insurance Associates, Inc. have attended accounting and risk management courses with CFMA. Anchorage Home Builders Association (AHBA) AHBA Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the AHBA and their advocacy on behalf of residential home builders and remodelers. In addition to membership, our firm has attended a number of educational workshops, provided advertising support, promotes the organization to residential contractors, and supports the memberships of a number of our current clients. National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) NAHB Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the NAHB and their national and political advocacy on behalf of residential contractors. Alaska Center for the Environment (ACE) ACE Website Trailside Discovery Camp Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the Alaska Center for the Environment, and their civic advocacy on behalf of environmental issues in the state of Alaska. Better Business Bureau (BBB) BBB Website BBB Accredited Report on BIA Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the efforts of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and their goals of consumer protection and advocacy. We currently have an A+ rating with the BBB, having a spotless record of no complaints. Green Star Green Star Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports Green Star and the Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP), and their efforts aimed at conservation and recycling. We are currently members and working towards our Green Star award. Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and their support of local commerce. In addition to membership, our account executives attend a number of different functions each month at the chamber. Business Networking International (BNI) BNI International Website BNI Alaska Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports BNI, and their goals of developing referral networks through local chapter participation. Christopher S. Pobieglo, CRIS is currently Vice-President of the Prospectors Chapter in Anchorage, and Timothy W. Gibson, CISR, CIC, CRIS is a member of the Trifecta Chapter of BNI. National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) National PIA Website Western Region PIA Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) through annual membership and services, and involvement with the Western Region of PIA. Denali Safety Council (DSC) Denali Safety Council Website Business Insurance Associates, Inc. supports the goals and objectives of the Denali Safety Council, and retains active membership in the organization, and attend board meetings and speak at the monthly meetings on topics of safety and loss control, as the schedule allows.