IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

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I am a corporate communicator, a global internal communications guru is what I like to call myself. I love what I do. It’s a career that found its way to me. I was a Chicago public school teacher who was presented with a pink slip at the end of the school year. I was tired, burned out and ready for a change. After sharing the news of wanting a … [Read more...]

Jan. 15 Luncheon – Measuring the Impact of Purpose with Zeno Group

How do we quantify the positive impact of purpose – is it a change in behavior, tangible business results, employee retention? Join IABC/Chicago on January 15th for a luncheon with Zeno Group as we take a deep breath – and a deeper dive – into how to measure its impact. In this compelling session, Join IABC/Chicago and Zeno Group’s Therese … [Read more...]

IABC Chicago Member Spotlight: Kari McLean, Karen Utterback Award Winner

Get to know Kari McLean – marketing communications professional, recipient of the Karen Utterback Volunteer award, IABC member and animal lover We continue our Getting to Know You series with Kari McLean. Kari earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and theater from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and later, a master’s degree in … [Read more...]

Congrats to Our 2019 Bronze Quill Award Winners & Karen Utterback Honoree

Thanks for joining us for the annual awards presentation of the Bronze Quill Awards. The IABC Chicago Bronze Quill winners received awards at a presentation on October 17. Winners of the Award of Excellence included: Connie Mayse, Senior Manager, HR Communications and Planning, Health Care Service Corporation … [Read more...]

Nominations for the Karen Utterback Award Open Until Sept. 25

Each year, the IABC Chicago executive committee proudly presents the Karen Utterback Volunteer Award to one outstanding individual. We are now accepting nominations for the 2019 award. To nominate a chapter member, fill out and submit your nomination by Wednesday, September 25, 2019. About the award The annual Karen Utterback Volunteer … [Read more...]