IBEA University Partner/Member

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2025-26 School Year

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About IBEA

The Illinois Commercial Education Association (ICEA) was formed in the mid 1930's at the University of Illinois as an outgrowth of the annual High School Conference. In 1936, the ICEA joined the Illinois Vocational Association (IVA) as an affiliate organization. In 1941, the name of the Illinois Commercial Education Association was changed to the Illinois Business Education Association. The first constitution and by-laws were prepared in 1949. The first statewide conference was held in 1953. Annual conferences have been held since that date. The IBEA Reports has been published continuously since 1956-57. Over the years, many organizations have affiliated with IBEA. One of note is the sponsorship of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). IBEA has served as the sponsor of FBLA since 1963. IBEA provides scholarships each year to deserving students.

As the years have passed, IBEA has grown and become a stronger organization year by year.

Vision and Mission

VISION: Furthering Business Education in Illinois

MISSION: The Illinois Business Education Association promotes business education by providing needed programs, resources, publication, and services to its membership, and presenting a unified voice on behalf of business educators in Illinois as well as throughout the nation.

Our Officers

President: Heather Borowiak

President Elect: Allison Ferguson

Secretary: Jamie Stokes

Treasurer: Darcy Jeffries

Immediate Past -President

Executive Director: Rod McQuality

Gold University Partner

• Logo on website and all social media posts • Opportunity to host two webinars per year for IBEA members with ISBE PD credit • Choice of sponsorship for IBEA Fall Conference (based upon availability): Opening Session; Closing Session; or Social Event • Provide support of IBEA Affiliates • Opportunity to present at IBEA Fall Conference breakout sessions • One (1) registration for IBEA Fall Conference, excluding hotel ($330.00 value)

Gold University Partner Fee: $1000.00

University Membership

• Ability to have contact with IBEA members throughout Illinois • Opportunity to provide Professional Development (PD) sessions to IBEA members and other educators with ISBE PD credit • Opportunity to develop and share podcasts to IBEA members • One (1) IBEA Fall Conference registration, excluding hotel ($330.00 value) • Opportunity to present at the IBEA Fall Conference

University Membership: $500.00

University Associate Membership

• Ability to have contact with IBEA members throughout Illinois • Opportunity to provide Professional Development (PD) sessions to IBEA members and other educators with ISBE PD credit • Opportunity to develop and share podcasts to IBEA members • Opportunity to present at the IBEA Fall Conference

University Associate Membership: $250.00

Contact Information

Click here to register as a Gold University Partner or to secure a University Membership. For more information, please contact IBEA Executive Director, Rod McQuality at ibea@ibea.org