IAM Is Unveiling New Membership Categories for All Members

Beginning with the 2023 membership year, your company will need to select one of our revised membership categories. This process will fulfill one phase of IAM’s strategic plan—to restructure membership in support of creating a world-class experience for our members. IAM is hosting a webcast on the topic on May 18.

How Will the New Categories Affect My Company?

IAM’s programs and services—the Annual Meeting & Expo, the Receivable Protection Program, Mobility Exchange, and many more—will all remain the same. The new membership categories will give you more flexibility in choosing which IAM services are right for your company. Instead of your membership cost and benefits being set by your business model, you will be able to select your level of engagement based on which benefits you value most.

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SIRVA and BGRS Agree to Combine

SIRVA, Inc. and BGRS, leading global relocation and moving providers, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine into a new organization initially named SIRVA BGRS, Inc. The transaction is expected to close within the next 90 days and is subject to regulatory approvals.

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Industry Training Program Award

Want to enhance your career and become more valuable? Educate yourself for FREE!

The Alan F  Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund is awarding up to $500 per person annually to offset professional development costs when taking courses at one of our many great industry training programs. Pre-approved training programs include but are not limited to IAM Learning, FIDI Academy, LACMA Training, and EuRA Education. There are NO LIMITS to applicants per company. Apply now; applications are quick and easy.

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Upcoming dates to keep in mind for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo

• Mid-May: Conference agenda and Exhibitor, sponsor and branding prospectus will be emailed.
• May 24: Annual Meeting & Expo website launch.
• June 7: Registration for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo will open; sponsorships and branding opportunities will be available to all members, but Governing members will enjoy a week of exclusive access to reserve booths before registration opens for all members.
• June 14: Exhibit sales open to all members.
• July 5: Early Bird registration discount ends for Core and Supplier members.
• October 11: Raffle deadline for the Ultimate IAM VIP Experience!(Complete your fully-paid registration by October 11 for your chance to win!)

Keep watching your inbox for more information. Also, make sure you and your colleagues join IAM’s Chuck White and friends on May 25 at 11 am EDT to learn more about this year’s Annual Meeting & Expo.

Portal Magazine

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme. 

The Excellence in Leadership Award

The awards and recognitions program designed by the IAM Leadership Alliance Council will acknowledge individual or organizational excellence each year. The award is given to the individual or group who has most positively affected the global moving and mobility industry and is attuned to current events of significance or relevance.

This year, the Leadership Alliance Council has chosen to honor an individual for significant contributions in the area of leadership. This award recognizes a staff member, regardless of their role within the organization, who demonstrates a commitment to professional growth; provides leadership to their team that is impactful, effective, motivational, and consistent; and provides an equitable working environment for all team members.
 

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Coming up at IAM Learning

A number of sessions are currently scheduled and more are being planned to help IAM members learn what they need and to make connections to help them do business better. Currently in the lineup and ready for your registration:

• IAM's New Membership Structure - May 18
• What's New for This Year's Annual Meeting - May 25
• US Government & Military Affairs Update - June 15

In addition, most of the webcasts IAM produces are recorded. Here are some recent highlights:

• Electronic Inventory Supplier Demo Days
• Electronic Inventories: Drivers Weigh In On Upcoming Requirement
• What it's Like to Work for a Family-Owned Business
• IAM CEO Forum
• Diversifications - Professional Office Moving
• Electronic Inventories Are Coming: Learn What Your Company Needs To Do before DOD’s Mandate Goes Into Effect in 2023
• 60 Minute CFO - Building a Budget & Business Plan
• What Every Mover Should Know about Insurance Trends, Renewals, Claims and Liability while Managing Your Bottom Line

IAM Country Guides

IAM’s Country Guides provide customs information for more than 170 countries and territories around the world.

Get Current Industry News on IAM's LinkedIn page

Do you follow IAM on LinkedIn? If not, you might be missing out on some important news that can affect you and your company. Follow us today and stay abreast of current events!

15 Companies Join IAM This Month

Every month, IAM publishes a list of new members. This is the list of your new business partners brought to you by IAM. Click on the map above to get a better view of where your new colleagues are.

Alleged Debtor List

IAM keeps a list of companies that have been alleged to have unsettled debts with other member companies. Check the Alleged Debtor List frequently, as it is updated often. Also note that the Voluntary Cancellations List has been updated as companies opt to not renew their memberships. The list of members canceled for not paying their dues is also up-to-date. We provide this information to help you make informed decisions about which companies you do business with. Be sure to reference the list of companies known to be misusing the IAM logo, and let us know if you find others.

Member News

JK Community Farm Hosts 4th Annual Plant-A-Thon

IAM employees are excited to participate in this year's Plant-a-Thon!

The JK Community Farm is seeking teams of volunteers from companies, civic groups as well as individuals of all ages and sponsors to participate in its 4th annual Plant-A-Thon, scheduled for May 20-22. With three days to choose from, individuals and teams kick off the growing season by planting nearly 20,000 seedlings that will provide 53,000 nutrient-dense meals for families in need. In addition, the event will help raise $35,000 to support the nonprofit farm’s work. Food trucks, music and vendors will be on site for a fun filled day of giving back and food education. The nonprofit farm provides chemical free, healthy produce and protein to those struggling with food insecurity in the region. The farm donates the food it grows to nonprofit partners, including Loudoun Hunger Relief, Food for Others, Arlington Food Assistance Center, and DC Central Kitchen.
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Gosselin has opened a new office in Berlin that will be headed by Dennis Cuhls

From The Mover:

“We are thrilled that Dennis is joining our team as the country manager for Germany,” said says Marcel Jörg, CEO of Gosselin Moving. “As is the case with many other locations, our German approach is a mix of insourced crews and a base of qualified suppliers around the country. We have been serving our global key accounts and our military customers in Germany for many years. We are now entering a new area in Germany by actively increasing our market share in one of Europe’s largest markets for international household goods moves.”

“I see a lot of opportunities for Gosselin to increase market share in just about every customer segment,” said Dennis. “I am impressed by the level of professionalism and expertise I have encountered.”