IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Congratulations Gabrielle Loring, 2017 Karen Utterback Volunteer Award Recipient

  IABC Chicago proudly presented Gabrielle (Gabi) Loring with the Karen Utterback Volunteer Award –which recognizes a veteran IABC Chicago member who exemplifies communications excellence and stewardship – at this year's Bronze Quill Awards reception held on September 14. IABC Chicago instituted The Karen Utterback Volunteer Award in … [Read more...]

Sneak Preview: 2017 Bronze Quill Award Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 36th Annual IABC Chicago Bronze Quill Award competition! As “the Oscars” of Chicago communications, the IABC Chicago Bronze Quill Award represents the pinnacle of communications excellence. The Awards recognize the best and brightest work from all communication disciplines — from marketing and public … [Read more...]

Listening, Conversations, Technology and More: Key Learnings from the 2017 IABC World Conference

By Gabrielle Loring "There are no limits to growth and human progress when men and women are free to follow their dreams." This quote by Ronald Reagan from the Welcome Reception of the 2017 IABC World Conference set the tone for the conference. Held June 11-14 in Washington, DC, about 1,000 communicators from 36 countries attended. Some of … [Read more...]

Nominate a Long-Time IABC Volunteer for the Karen Utterback Award by June 30

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 2017 Award. To nominate a chapter member, fill out and submit your nomination by Friday, June 30, 2017. About the award The annual Karen Utterback Volunteer Award, … [Read more...]

Passing the Torch: Your New Board of Directors

As this program year draws to an end, IABC Chicago announces its board of directors for the 2017-2018 program year, which starts July 1. The presidential torch will pass to Amanda Waldhauser, outreach manager for Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Amanda has served IABC Chicago as educational relations director and young … [Read more...]