Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who Are We?

The Connecticut/Westchester Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) comprises some 120+ professionals from both companies and consulting firms. Most of us either work or live in Connecticut County, Connecticut or Westchester County, New York. However, a number of us travel from northern New Jersey throughout Connecticut to be part of this vibrant and growing chapter.

2. What is Investor Relations?

Investor Relations (IR) is a strategic marketing activity that combines the disciplines of communications and finance to tell a company's story to the investment community. Considered one of the top ten jobs within the publicly traded corporation, IR can have a positive impact on a company's value by shaping the way it is perceived within the capital markets, at home and overseas.

3. What is the National Investor Relations Institute?

NIRI is a professional association of corporate IR practitioners and consultants responsible for their companies' communications with the investment community. With more than 4,300 members and 35 chapters worldwide, NIRI is the standard bearer for the IR profession, offering seminars and publications to advance the practice of investor relations, and meet the professional development needs of those engaged in IR.

4. When and where do you meet?

We hold roughly 10 meetings a year from September through June, featuring programs on topics of professional interest to investor relations practitioners. We always hold our meetings in the evening, with meetings starting at 6PM and generally ending by 8PM. Generally, we meet at one of the corporate headquarters of our members located in southern Connecticut and Westchester.

Guests are always to welcome at our meetings, and we encourage people from other corporate disciplines, such as finance and law, to attend.

5. How do I become a NIRI or chapter member?

It’s really easy. You can download a membership application from the NIRI web site at www.niri.org/about/memberinfo.cfm. Fill out the form and fax it to NIRI at 703-506-3571. Note that a one-time application fee of $150 applies, in addition to annual membership dues.