This packet contains materials about and by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) for Vocational Special Education of the Irving Independent School District (IISD), Texas. It discusses benefits to the business sector, both corporately and individually: introduction of management to an untapped resource, employee involvement in worthwhile programs, familiarity with needs of persons with disabilities, and feelings of personal reward. It then lists benefits for IISD: community involvement, assistance in establishing Learning in Functional Environments (LIFE) vocational assessment sites and procuring employment for students, business expertise, and assistance in community networking. Activities of the BAC are outlined: publication of brochure, monthly meetings, awards luncheon, assistance to IISD in locating LIFE vocational assessment and employment sites, guidance to IISD in evaluating and establishment vocational special education training programs, job fair, and advocacy for vocational special education students. Ideas for membership recruitment are also presented. Specific information is provided on establishing a BAC, recruiting members, meeting agendas, and goals. A brochure published by the BAC highlights benefits to businesses and lists BAC goals. The packet also includes an outline for a presentation on business advisory groups, outline for a career and job fair, and communications regarding participation in the job fair. (YLB)