BIC ALLIANCE
The Business and Industry Connection for the energy and industrial market.
One partner. Built for industry.
BIC Alliance offers a single, trusted partner for industrial service companies and suppliers looking to strengthen their marketing, reach key decision-makers, attract top talent and grow their businesses.
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ABOUT BIC ALLIANCE
Built from industry.
Earl Heard founded BIC Alliance in 1984 with a simple mission: connect people in business and industry with one another for the betterment of all. More than 40 years later, that mission remains at the heart of everything we do. What began as a regional industrial publication has grown into a network of specialized businesses, including BIC Media, BIC Marketing, BIC Recruiting and IVS Investment Banking, all serving the energy and industrial market.
Our strength lies in our relationships, industry knowledge and direct access to decision-makers. We know this industry because we were built from it. For more than four decades, our team has built relationships in plants and alongside the operators, contractors, suppliers and decision-makers who keep industry moving. Our experience informs every story we publish, every marketing strategy we develop and every connection we make.
When companies partner with BIC Alliance, they gain more than a service provider. They gain an experienced industry partner who understands their market, knows the people who influence buying decisions and brings together the platforms, expertise and relationships to help them reach the right audience, find the right talent and grow their businesses.
40+
Years BIC Magazine has been read and respected
100K
Monthly audience across print, digital and events
3,000+
Professionals attend BIC’s networking events and conferences annually
1,000+
Placements made by BIC Recruiting over the last 20 years
$500M
In sell-side transactions completed by IVS Investment Banking
500+
Leading industrial companies partner with BIC for marketing services annually
INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENTS
Where the industrial market comes together.
BIC events bring owners, operators, contractors and service companies together to build relationships, share knowledge and create opportunities that move the industry forward.
The PRIME Expo
The PRIME Expo is BIC Alliance’s flagship industry conference and trade show, produced by BIC Media. PRIME brings together plant managers, reliability leaders, maintenance and inspection professionals, engineers and safety professionals from the refining, petrochemical, chemical and energy sectors for a full day of technical sessions, owner/operator panels and expo floor networking. It provides a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, explore solutions and build relationships with peers and suppliers.
- Venues: Texas and Louisiana
- Format: Full-day conference, technical sessions, owner/operator panels and expo floor networking
- Audience: Plant managers, reliability, maintenance, inspection, safety and engineering professionals
Crawfish Boil
The BIC Alliance Crawfish Boil brings together the Gulf Coast industrial community for an evening of crawfish, drinks, door prizes and networking. Owners, operators, contractors, service companies and suppliers come together in a relaxed setting to strengthen industry relationships, make new connections and celebrate the people who keep the industry moving.
- Season: Spring
- Venue: Sylvan Beach Pavilion, La Porte, Texas
- Format: Crawfish, drinks, door prizes and open networking
- Audience: Owners, operators, contractors, industrial service companies and suppliers
Fish Fry
The BIC Alliance Fish Fry brings the Gulf Coast industrial community together for an afternoon of fried fish, drinks, door prizes and networking. The event creates a welcoming environment for owners, operators, contractors, service companies and suppliers to connect, strengthen relationships and build new business opportunities.
- Season: Fall
- Venue: La Porte, Texas
- Format: Fried fish, drinks, door prizes and open networking
- Audience: Owners, operators, contractors, industrial service companies and suppliers
WHO WE SERVE
The industrial market knows us by name.
BIC Alliance has built its audience and its reputation inside the facilities that define energy. Here is who we serve across all four brands.
Industrial Facilities
From integrated oil and gas companies to refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, LNG, pipelines, terminals, tank storage, power generation, utilities, hydrogen, renewables, data centers and advanced technologies, BIC Alliance serves the industries and people driving energy, infrastructure and industrial operations.
EPCs, Contractors & Service Companies
Engineering, procurement and construction firms, industrial contractors and specialized service providers rely on BIC Alliance to increase visibility, reach decision-makers, develop business and connect with qualified talent.
Industrial Professionals & Decision-Makers
BIC Alliance connects the professionals who influence purchasing decisions, manage operations, provide technical expertise and shape the future of industry through trusted media, events and professional networks.
Industrial Suppliers & Manufacturers
Equipment manufacturers, product distributors and technology providers use BIC Alliance’s media and marketing platforms to showcase their solutions, build brand awareness and connect with industrial buyers and decision-makers.
Business Owners Evaluating Strategic Alternatives
Industrial business owners exploring a liquidity event, recapitalization or ownership transition turn to IVS Investment Banking for sell-side M&A advisory and guidance through the transaction process.
Executive & Leadership Talent
BIC Recruiting connects companies with experienced C-suite executives, sales leaders, operations managers and other leadership professionals who understand the demands of the energy and industrial markets.
Ready to grow?
Whether you need to build brand presence, find the right talent, market your services or explore a transaction, BIC Alliance has the platform, the audience and the relationships to make it happen.
