IR Leader
December 04, 2018
There has been a lot of activity at CIRI throughout 2018, focused on what IROs value most: resources; professional development; networking opportunities; and advocacy.

We continue to develop the resources you need to practice IR at the highest level. These resources keep you informed of the changes, best practices and emerging trends in IR and related areas. Click here for a comprehensive resource listing.

Hear how Mauk Breukels, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, Finning International makes the most of his CIRI membership by leveraging resources, professional development and networking.


CIRI members, your membership expires December 31, 2018. If you have already renewed, thank you. If you have not yet renewed, here's why you should: to leverage our expanding pool of resources to inform your IR program; to attend events to learn about IR best practices and trends - like the 2019 Annual Conference in Halifax (early bird pricing currently in effect); to take the time to network with your peers and learn from their experience; and to benefit from CIRI's advocacy efforts. To renew your membership today, visit CIRI.org and click on the 'Renew Now' button.

Not a member? See what you are missing. Join CIRI today and access the resources you need to practice IR at the highest level.

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