The Albany Capital District (ACD) IIBA Chapter is a not-for-profit organization that is strengthening the role of Business Analysts by providing educational, networking and certification opportunities to Upstate New York Business Analysis practitioners. The chapter was formally chartered in November 2008. Our Chapter Mission: The Albany Capital District IIBA Chapter is a professional organization and the preeminent champion for Business Analysis in the Capital District area. The chapter is dedicated to building a community promoting the Business Analysis profession and improving the skills and competencies of its practitioners. This is achieved through establishing a forum for networking and sharing of knowledge, sponsoring professional development and training, and reaching out to and encouraging the participation of members, employers, and all other interested parties. Our Chapter’s Goals are to: - improve awareness of the IIBA and the BA profession - increase the number of chapter-affiliated CBAPs and CCBAs - establish local CBAP and CCBA credit-earning training opportunities - increase the number of chapter members - increase average attendance at the monthly meetings - secure corporate sponsorship that will enable the chapter to grow and prosper - increase the number of chapter volunteers