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We have been around since 1982 and have grown quite a bit since then. Read our history below and how it all got started and how we have been the premier benefit provider for families and businesses.

IAB HISTORY

2007: IAB Celebrates 25 years of Success

On August 9, 2007 we celebrated the formation date of IAB, 25 years ago, in Washington, D.C. This occasion offers us a time to peer back into the past to see many of the exciting innovations that have been created over the years. It also offers a glimpse into the future as we continue to evolve and maintain our established leadership in the membership association field. As the innovator, IAB will continue to achieve this growth by providing access to progressive benefits that promote greater security for all our members.

"IAB can guarantee you tomorrow because of the 25 years of yesterdays!"

2005: Going Up

IAB has expanded its offices to include a new floor. Over 20,000 sq. ft. will be occupied by Accounting, Associate services, Member services, Sales, Training, and our in-house attorney and compliance specialist. We believe this additional space will allow us to hire the staff needed to service our growth projections of 100,000 Associates and 1,000,000 Members in the next three years.

2003-2004: IAB sets pace for Benefits Innovation

Today IAB continues to offer what is regarded in the industry as the most progressive and needed benefits package in the U.S. By setting the pace for its competitors in putting the interests of the American consumer and small business owners first through the development of four unique membership levels IAB continues to bring the future to its members today.

The Annual IAB Member Meeting is announced for October 21-22, 2005, at the new resort, Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX.  A fabulous resort modeled after the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in Nashville.

2002: 20th Anniversary recognition by U.S. Vice President and Speaker of the House.

In 2002 IAB celebrated its 20th year of providing outstanding services and benefits to its members. IAB's 20 years of service to its members was recognized by both Vice President Dick Cheney and the Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.

• View: Vice President Dick Cheney Letter
• View: Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert Letter.

2001: IAB introduces a New Dimension in benefits

In September of 2001, IAB with assistance from Duncan MacDonald launched a marketing effort called New Dimension.

In addition to savings from participating providers, the membership included insured benefits under group policies issued to IAB. Under this program, along with insured benefits, members can obtain significant savings at hospitals, doctor's offices, and urgent care clinics, emergency rooms, vision centers, pharmacies, dentists, chiropractors, and alternative health providers, depending on the membership level,

Also, IAB also offered a great opportunity for its members and others to become Independent Marketing Associates (IMAs) to represent IAB and make its benefits available to millions of families and individuals in the U.S.

Starting in 1992, IAB enhanced many of its member benefits. One of these was the Hospital and Surgical Insurance Plan issued exclusively to IAB members. In addition to the BML plan, IAB added plans provided by Pioneer Life Insurance Company of Illinois, and States General Life Insurance Company.

1994: IAB sponsors Horatio Alger Foundation Scholarship

In recognition of the educational needs, combined with a desire to achieve the improbable, of many children from disadvantaged backgrounds, IAB selected the Horatio Alger Foundation to provide scholarship money to college age youths. The Foundation regularly recognizes people who have successfully overcome disadvantaged backgrounds to reach outstanding achievement in Business, Arts, Science and Government.

1993: IAB partners with Zig Ziglar

Through a series of seminars, radio talk shows and printed materials, IAB in conjunction with the Zig Ziglar corporation presented information to assist employers and their employees to reach higher levels of both business and personal achievement. Teamed with Mr. Ziglar on radio shows and on stage, the president of IAB, Jeff Malone, still recalls those occasions as a highlight of his career with IAB.

Coach Jackie Moore of World Champion Cincinnati Reds, teams up with IAB for seminars for IAB Members

1991: IAB offers Dental Plan for its members

IAB members were offered an insured, supplemental group Dental Plan in 1991 insured by national insurance companies. Along with all the other benefits, the Dental Plan became one of the popular privileges of being a member of IAB. The Dental Plan is still a major benefit enjoyed by IAB members today.

1989: IAB recognized by the first Bush Administration

In recognition of the services and contribution to the economic progress of thousands of families in the U.S., IAB was congratulated on its seventh Anniversary. The Secretary of Commerce, the Honorable Robert A. Mosbacher, in President Bush's administration, wrote a congratulatory letter to IAB. Secretary of Commerce letter.

Mr. George Webster with President Ronald Reagan

“We're very proud to represent the interests of IAB members here in the nation's capital”

George Webster, IAB Counsel in Washington, D.C.

1988: IAB offers new and enhanced savings and benefits to members

IAB entered into agreements with businesses and providers to offer savings and benefits to its members. Both individual and family members of IAB could enjoy significant savings on a number of benefits such as medical and health care services, financial advice, office supplies, travel, amusement parks, investments and many others. Members were also eligible to apply for a hospital and surgical policy insured by Bankers Multiple Line Insurance Company (BML), a sister company of Bankers Life and Casualty of Chicago, Illinois. Literally thousands of members took advantage of this coverage, specifically designed for IAB members. This program continued through the mid 90's.

IAB appointed a national insurance agency, International Marketing Agency (IMA) to promote its insurance and other benefits to members. To this day IMA continues to manage and promote the interests of IAB members.

In 1988 IAB publishes first member Newsletter called IABusiness Review.

Publication of quarterly IAB Newsletter continues today as IAB Advantage.

1987: International Association of Businesses becomes the official name.

To reflect the growing service provided to both families and businesses, at the direction of IAB's Board of Director's, the incorporated name was changed to International Association of Businesses (IAB) on July 30, 1987. It was then decided to set up the administrative offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in the state of Texas. IAB developed services for small businesses and the self-employed community and the millions of families that are supported by these entities.

1982: Incorporated in Washington, D.C.

IAB was incorporated as a Non-Profit Corporation in Washington, D.C. on August 9, 1982, under the name Family Security Coalition. The purpose of the corporation was to promote the interests and financial security for the family unit. That purpose continues to be a primary goal of the company today. The original address was 1747 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C., near the nation's Capitol. This remains IAB's official address in Washington, D.C. to this day.