Established in 1989, the Business Resiliency Professionals Association (BRPA) is an independent professional association of people employed in all aspects of disaster recovery planning, business continuity planning, crisis management and organizational resiliency. Located in the greater Chicago area, we are a not-for-profit association dedicated to education and information exchange.

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 generally meets 4 to 6 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.