Established in 1972, Independent & Retail Business Associates, Inc was created to develop for small
business and the self-employed, programs and services normally available only to big corporations.
The concept was immediately successful. Membership grew quickly and by 1975, the Associations
influence had found ready acceptance in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and New York and
more recently in Nevada. Membership is currently over 15,000 members.

Today, thousands of owners, employees and family members of small businesses and other individuals
participate in the varied programs sponsored and administered by IRBA.