The Business Resiliency Professionals Association (BRPA) is an independent professional association of people located in the greater Chicago area. Membership is open to all professionals interested in continuity planning, disaster recovery, crisis management, emergency management, cyber security, physical security, supply chain resiliency, organizational resiliency and all related fields. BRPA meets 5 to 7 times per year at various city and suburban locations throughout the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Educational programs include speakers, round tables and panel discussions. Special events include a holiday luncheon and various networking events.