Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc.

What Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc. does

The Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc. (IBO) is a nonprofit, member-based business networking organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in New York City, serving Irish and Irish-American business professionals across the New York tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut). The organization delivers its mission through tiered annual memberships (Individual, Small Business & Nonprofit, International, and J-1 Graduate Visa Holder at a discounted $50 rate), recurring networking events (monthly Coffee Connections, monthly virtual breakfasts, quarterly women's networking lunches, and an annual St. Patrick's Day March and Afterparty), a members-only directory, and dedicated J-1 Graduate Visa holder resources including a J-1 employment directory and pre-arrival workshops.

The IBO's core technology footprint is intentionally lightweight: a website-based member management system at ibonewyork.org, email newsletters, Zoom-enabled virtual events, and member directories — including a specialized J-1 Directory. The organization does not develop software products, APIs, or AI capabilities. Its value is delivered through in-person community convening at Manhattan venues (notably the Bank of Ireland NYC Hub at 2 Grand Central Tower) and through structured partnership collaborations, most prominently the 2024 Graduate Gateway joint initiative (co-founded with Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Digital Irish, Navigating New York, and Women With Ambition) and the 2025 We Are Global Irish Anchor Partnership providing access to Irish business networks across 60+ countries.

Revenue is generated from four streams: recurring membership dues, event registration fees (e.g., $10 for Coffee Connections, $50-$65 for the St. Patrick's Day Afterparty), corporate and event sponsorships (with a new formal sponsorship program launching in 2025), and institutional grants/donations — including funding from the Emigrant Support Programme of Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs. The organization is volunteer-driven with a 6-person staff and an elected Executive Board, and is currently led by President Janet Walsh.

Name

Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc.

Legal name

Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc.

Website

https://ibonewyork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven business networking organization founded in 1973 that serves Irish and Irish-American professionals in the New York tri-state area through tiered memberships, recurring events, member directories, and dedicated J-1 Graduate Visa holder support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The IBO generates revenue primarily through membership fees. Multiple membership levels are offered: Individual, Small Business & Nonprofit, International, and J-1 Graduate Visa Holder memberships. J-1 members receive a discounted rate of US$50.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue is generated from event registrations including Coffee Connections networking events ($10 per person), St. Patrick's Day March and Afterparty (members $50, non-members $65), and other community events.
3. Donations and Grants: As a nonprofit, member-based, volunteer-driven organization, the IBO relies on member dues, grants, sponsorships, and donations from supporters to deliver its mission. The organization mentions receiving support from the Emigrant Support Programme of Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Irish Business Organization of New York (IBO) is a nonprofit membership-based business networking organization that sells annual memberships across Individual, Small Business & Nonprofit, International, and J-1 Graduate Visa Holder tiers. Its core offerings include recurring networking events (monthly Coffee Connections, virtual breakfasts, quarterly women's networking lunches, and the annual St. Patrick's Day March & Afterparty), a members-only directory, and dedicated J-1 employment support resources including a J-1 Directory and the Graduate Gateway joint initiative.

Product overview

The Irish Business Organization of New York (IBO) is a nonprofit business networking organization founded in 1973 that offers a membership-based service model rather than a technology product. The core offering is the IBO Membership program, which provides access to networking events (IBO Coffee Connections, St. Patrick's Day March & Afterparty), member directory services, J-1 Graduate Visa holder resources (including the J-1 Directory, J-1 Workshop, and Graduate Gateway joint initiative), and member news/media services. The organization partners with We Are Global Irish as an Anchor Partner. Membership tiers include Individual, Small Business & Nonprofit, International, and J-1 Graduate Visa Holder (with discounted $50 annual rate). The IBO is not a technology product company and does not offer software products, APIs, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IBO Membership Annual membership program providing Irish and Irish-American business professionals and small businesses in the New York tri-state area with access to networking events, a members-only directory, J-1 employment resources, and discounted partner offers. Offered in four tiers: Individual, Small Business & Nonprofit, International, and J-1 Graduate Visa Holder (discounted at US$50/year).
• IBO Coffee Connections Monthly structured breakfast networking sessions held at the Bank of Ireland NYC Hub and virtually via Zoom at $10 per person, providing recurring face-to-face and remote networking opportunities for IBO members and guests.
• St. Patrick's Day March & Afterparty Annual flagship celebration featuring a march up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan followed by an afterparty with food, open bar, and entertainment. Pricing: members $50, non-members $65, children ages 11–21 $25, under 10 free; march participation is free for all.
• IBO Sponsorship & Partner Program Sponsorship and partner program enabling businesses to promote their brand and services to IBO's U.S. and global member base, including exclusive supporter-level discount codes (iboconnector, ibobuilder, 30offleader) through the We Are Global Irish Anchor Partnership.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• We Are Global IrishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The IBO became an Anchor Partner of We Are Global Irish in 2025, a global movement dedicated to uniting the Global Irish Community. This partnership provides IBO members with unprecedented access to global networking, collaboration, and promotional opportunities, including access to The Irish Exchange monthly magazine, online network database, and global events. IBO members receive exclusive discount codes (iboconnector, ibobuilder, 30offleader) for various supporter levels.
• Graduate GatewaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Graduate Gateway is a joint initiative founded in New York City in 2024 by Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Digital Irish, Irish Business Organization, Navigating New York, and Women With Ambition. The initiative bridges the gap between Irish graduates and job opportunities in the NY tri-state area, guided by three core pillars: Collaborate, Advocate, and Support.
• Emerald Isle Immigration CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-founder of the Graduate Gateway initiative. The Emerald Isle Immigration Center has provided frontline services to the Irish community since 1988 and is a model nonprofit for immigrant services.
• Digital IrishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-founder of the Graduate Gateway initiative. Digital Irish is a professional network supporting Irish professionals and entrepreneurs in New York and globally.
• Navigating New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-founder of the Graduate Gateway initiative supporting Irish graduates in finding employment opportunities in the New York area.
• Women With AmbitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-founder of the Graduate Gateway initiative. Women With Ambition is a professional network of Irish and Irish American women working and living in New York and the Tri-State area, providing space for women to connect and pursue career goals.
• Bank of Ireland NYC HubmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022The Bank of Ireland NYC Hub at 2 Grand Central Tower serves as a venue partner for IBO events and is listed as a sponsor. The Hub provides meeting space for IBO networking events including monthly Coffee Connections.
• Saratoga Economic Development CorporationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Listed as a sponsor of the IBO, supporting the organization's mission and events.
• Integrated Printing and GraphicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor of the IBO, providing printing and graphics services for organizational needs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Irish Arts Center: A New York-based nonprofit presenting Irish and Irish-American arts and culture. Comparable as a long-established Irish-diaspora nonprofit in the same New York geography with overlapping member audiences and sponsor pools, though focused on arts rather than business.
• Aisling Irish Community Center: An Irish community center in Yonkers, NY serving the Irish-American community with cultural and social programs. Comparable as a regionally focused Irish community organization in the New York area, though its primary orientation is cultural rather than business.

Direct peers

• Emerald Isle Immigration Center: A New York-based nonprofit providing frontline services to the Irish immigrant community since 1988. Directly comparable as a nonprofit Irish-community services organization in the same geography; co-founded the Graduate Gateway initiative with IBO.
• Digital Irish: A professional network supporting Irish professionals and entrepreneurs in New York and globally. Directly comparable as a peer networking organization serving the same Irish-diaspora segment in the same tri-state geography, and is a co-founder of the Graduate Gateway initiative with IBO.
• Irish Network USA: A national U.S.-based network of Irish and Irish-affiliated professionals organized through regional chapters. Directly comparable as a membership-based business networking organization serving the Irish-American professional community, though operating nationally rather than locally.
• Navigating New York: A New York-based organization supporting Irish graduates and professionals settling in NYC. Directly comparable as a peer organization serving newly arrived Irish professionals and is a co-founder of the Graduate Gateway initiative alongside IBO.
• Women With Ambition: A professional network of Irish and Irish-American women in the New York tri-state area. Directly comparable target audience, geographic focus, and event-led model; co-founded the Graduate Gateway initiative alongside IBO.

Others

• Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA): The U.S. arm of Ireland's national Gaelic games organization, supporting Irish community clubs across the country. Comparable as a long-standing Irish community/membership organization serving Irish-Americans with events, though focused on sport rather than business networking.
• British American Business: A New York-based transatlantic business membership organization serving British and American business communities. Comparable as a diaspora-focused business networking and events organization in the same NYC market, with similar membership/sponsor model but serving a different national community.

Broad incumbents

• Ireland Funds: A global philanthropic network supporting programs of peace, arts, education, and community development across Ireland and the Irish diaspora. A larger, more established incumbent in the Irish-diaspora nonprofit space with significantly broader scale and programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibonewyork

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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