About Us

MABIA is a not-for-profit corporation and a cooperative entity.

MABIA is a chartered affiliate of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA).

MABIA was formed for the following purposes:

To develop and provide a broader and more active market for business opportunities
To serve buyers and sellers and to serve the greater interest of the public
To provide a forum for those engaged in the sale of businesses in our region
To encourage the sharing of business opportunities among its the members
To encourage members to adhere to the principles of the MABIA Code of Ethics
To elevate, maintain, and improve the educational standard of its membership

MABIA's membership is comprised of both Regular Members; professional Business Brokers, Business Intermediaries, and Mergers & Acquisitions Advisors and Associate Members; allied professionals such as Lenders, Business Appraisers, CPA's, Lawyers, Consultants, Financial Intermediaries, and Trade Publishers.

The Mid-Atlantic Business Intermediaries Association, Inc. (MABIA) formed in 2003 as the Alliance Brokers Network and later changed its name to the Mid-Atlantic Business Brokers Association. Upon the merger in February, 2007 with the Washington-Baltimore Business Brokers Association (WBBA) which was established in 1987, MABBA became MABIA.