The IBO is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organization which seeks to promote, foster and advance the business interests of Irish and Irish American business people in the tri-state area and beyond. Founded in 1973 the Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc. is chartered to:
The IBO provides a unique forum for Irish and Irish-American business people via its regular networking meetings and other events and initiatives. The organization's "mantra" (Network, Communicate, Reciprocate) sums up what the IBO is all about.