ABI Recognized by the IBBA for Chair Circle Award

Amy Cole, of ABI, has been recognized by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) with the prestigious Chair Circle Award for outstanding performance during 2025.

The award was presented at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The IBBA is the world’s largest professional trade association for Business Brokers and M&A Advisors.

This recognizes business brokerage professionals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in facilitating successful business transactions and serving business owners throughout the business transfer process.

Emily Bowler, Executive Director of the IBBA, congratulated this year’s award recipients.

“The professionals recognized through the IBBA’s Member Excellence Awards program represent the highest standards of our profession. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to helping business owners successfully transition their businesses have a lasting impact on entrepreneurs, employees, families, and communities. We are proud to recognize Amy Cole for this outstanding achievement and their contributions to the business brokerage industry.”

Award recipients are recognized based on verified business transactions completed during the previous calendar year. The IBBA’s Member Excellence Awards program celebrates the accomplishments of professionals who demonstrate excellence in business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions advisory services.

For more information about Amy Cole and ABI, visit www.abi-ma.com or contact 925-890-6012

About the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)

Founded in 1984 and with more than 3,000 members worldwide, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is the largest international non-profit association operating exclusively for people and firms engaged in business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions. The IBBA provides education, conferences, professional designations, networking opportunities, and resources to support the business brokerage profession and the successful transfer of business ownership.

For more information, visit www.ibba.org.