The Business Continuity Institute

US Chapter

What are BCI Chapters?

BCI Chapters have been established in countries or regions where there is a large community of BCI members. The Chapters have locally elected officers who represent the BCI in their region. 

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With over 900 active members from across the USA, the BCI USA Chapter is your regional voice for all things related to the Business Continuity (BC) profession and discipline. Our role

Are you certified with another USA-based BC organization?

If you are we can fast-track your BCI membership via our Alternative Route to BCI Membership (ARM). This approach is open to holders of any of these credentials : DBCI (BCI Diploma); ABCP; CBCP; MBCP. If you hold any of these and would like to find out more about ARM, click here

Chapter news

Read our latest news updates here. Find out more about what your Chapter is doing for you; what’s top of the agenda for BC professionals in our region; latest BC trends and developments; and other exciting news.

The North America Awards

The BCI North America Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of business continuity professionals and organizations living in or operating in the North America Region, including USA and Canada.

The 2013 winners have now been announced.

Upcoming events

BCI USA Chapter will be active participants at the DRJ’s Fall World Conference (September 22-25) in San Diego.  Members also frequently speak at local and regional events. 

Member's Viewpoint

Paul Kirvan, FBCI, looks at the challenges business continuity professionals in the USA are facing as they attempt to keep business continuity management systems up to date with emerging threats. Read the article