Be Informed. Be Connected. Be Current.

That’s what you get out of being a CIRI member. We provide you with learning opportunities to stay on top of best practices, resources aimed at making your job easier and numerous occasions to build your IR network.

As a CIRI member, you:

stay up-to-date on leading investor relations practices by attending National and Chapter professional development events;

have access to education through live and archived webcasts;

get a discount on the CIRI/Ivey IR Certification Program;

stay current on developments in investor relations and related fields through IR leader, IR focus, and wIRed;

are informed of developments on regulatory issues effecting the IR field through Issues Backgrounders;

benefit from our advocacy efforts with the regulators as we represent the views of IROs;

receive CIRI publications including Standards and Guidance for Disclosure and Model Disclosure Policy, Fourth Edition, and Guide to Developing an Investor Relations Program, Third Edition;

have access to sample IR documents contributed by your peers in our IR eLibrary;

learn about IR best practices through IR directions, CIRI's research publication;

are informed of opportunities in the profession through our IR job listings;

stay connected with peers with our Member Directory;

have an opportunity to speak with like-minded professionals by accessing our Volunteer Advisory Network;

have the opportunity to learn from leaders in the profession by participating in our Mentorship Program; and

make an impact on the IR profession by sharing your experience, expertise, and perspectives as a volunteer.

In mid-November, you will be receiving your membership renewal invoice for 2018. Please renew promptly to continue receiving the valuable benefits outlined above.

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