The Irving Business Institute (IBI), a joint project of the Irving Public Library, the Irving Economic Development Partnership, and the Irving Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to receive the Library Instruction Project of the Year Award from the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT). The Irving Business Institute has successfully increased the likelihood of success among new entrepreneurs locally by connecting potential small-business owners with the information resources, research strategies and professional guidance needed for success. Classes taught by librarians and community professionals in topics such as business research, marketing, finance are offered at no charge to those who want to learn how to be more effective at running a business.

More information on this program can be obtained at http://www.irvingbi.biz/.