Who can join ICSB?
ICSB's diverse and mutually supporting membership includes people who are:
Researchers and Educators
>> University, college, junior or community college (teachers and researchers)
>> Secondary or technical schools
>> Directors of Small Business Development Centers, business research centers, entrepreneurship centers, technical assistance centers, and other economic development centers
Professional and Business Associates
>> Entrepreneurs and small business owners
>> Consultants, bankers, accountants, trainers, publishers
>> Multinational corporate managers and executives focused upon SME markets
>> SME suppliers, customers, franchisees
>> Present or potential strategic alliance partners
Goverment Officials
>> Local, state, regional, provincial, or nation government officials involved with small business and/or entrepreneurial development
>> Economic development officials at all levels
>> International organizations including the United Nations, World Bank, ILO, consulates
Trade and Business Associates
>> National and regional business associations that include small business/entrepreneur members
>> Trade associations which include members from small business/entrepreneur members
And Many More...
Why You Should Become Part of the ICSB International Community?
ICSB Member Benefits
>> Access to the best minds in business, education and government
>> Networking opportunities with colleagues around the world
>> Knowledge-sharing on topics of mutual interest
>> Research capabilities through searchable databases and journals
>> Presentation and publication opportunities through conferences and journals
>> Reduced fees at affiliate conferences
>> Membership in a world wide SME community
ICSB brings the greatest value to its members when it facilitates networking and knowledge-sharing with. This occurs through:
>> ICSB’s annual world conference and regionally-affiliated conferences where the latest developments in entrepreneurship and SMEs are discussed.
>> ICSB’s website which provides research databases, membership directory, organization activities, and an international marketplace.
>> ICSB’s internationally-respected Small Business Management Journal
>> Research capabilities through searchable databases and journals
>> ICSB Bulletins which keep members up to date on the organization and international business activities
>> International exchange programs
>> Alliances and contacts with partners organizations
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