The Industrial Representatives Association (IRA) is incorporated in the State of New Jersey, with principal offices in Monmouth County. The Eatontown-based IRA is neither associated nor affiliated with any other organization named IRA nationally or internationally. The IRA has been operationally active in the Fort Monmouth area since 1965. Mr. J. L. Farmer was its first President. 

The Association, through its members, is dedicated to promoting and maintaining better relations between industry, and the associated defense / industrial community. The Association, through its activities and membership interaction, fosters a better professional relationship and understanding among the individuals of the Association. The Association monitors the ever-changing technology of Government R&D through monthly guest speaker briefings and committee activities, and follows the current policy in the Government acquisition process to better prepare its members to execute business development activities.
    
The members of the Industrial Representatives Association represent approximately 160 companies doing business with the US Army's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) community. The IRA currently has over 145 active members whose primary function is marketing or sales to US Army’s C4ISR Life Cycle Management activities in the in New Jersey and Maryland area. Most of the companies represented have local offices. 
   
The IRA regularly conducts general membership meetings on the second Tuesday of each month inviting Guests Speakers from the US Army's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) community to discuss current and future requirements that may be competed among the industrial community. 
   
Requirements of membership include: actively calling upon US Army's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) organizations in a marketing capacity, on a regular basis (minimum of six days per month); $360 per year dues, payable monthly plus an initiation fee $50; active participation in the organization's meetings and committees. An annual re-certification is also required to maintain membership.
      
   
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Updated: 01/19/09