President’s Update: LI Recap, New Board Members and Chapter Survey

I would like to first welcome Tova Vance, Nancy Nash and Jeffrey Conover to the IABC/Chicago board of directors. These new chapter leaders joined mid-year, which presents a unique learning curve. Yet, they are overcoming their respective challenges, are quickly learning systems, and will (hopefully) continue through the 2013-14 season! I encourage you to meet [...]

Meet Long-time IABC Member Susan Coe Heitsch

Susan Coe Heitsch talks with us here about her experience being a member of IABC/Chicago. Thank you, Susan!

2012 Proved Full of Change for IABC

Media played such an important role in 2012 – as it does every year – with so many uncanny and fascinating issues. Traditional and new media were laden with the embattled presidential election, the fiscal cliff, the Mayan calendar, twin babies dancing, dancing sensations, naked royals and much, much more. Needless to say, it’s been an [...]

Free One-year Membership for College Educators

IABC is offering complimentary membership for educators interested in marketing IABC at their institution. Contact studentservices@iabc.com for more information.

Membership ROI: Why am I paying for this?

Five years ago, I didn’t know IABC existed. I was working full-time, and taking night classes, with aspirations of becoming some type of communications manager. At the time, I was taking on small communications projects because I didn’t like my regular duties. I thought it might help me get a full-time communications opportunity. Looking back, [...]

September 2012 is a Worldwide Membership Month!

Give your career the boost it needs! For more than 40 years, IABC has brought communication professionals together to learn from one another, promote credibility for the profession and build enduring friendships. By joining IABC, you become part of a community of about 15,000 members around the world dedicated to helping each other improve skills, share [...]

IABC Suspending New Accreditation Applications; Current Candidates Supported

IABC, our parent organization, stated last week that a “major overhaul” of our accreditation program is well underway.  For the past nine months, the IABC international executive board has undertaken a thorough review of the program and its role in supporting the professional development of members. The board is now in the final phase of [...]

August is Member-Get-a-Member Month

Beginning on August 1 until the end of the month Pacific Time, members can earn three free months of membership by referring another professional member to the association. In order to receive the three free months, the prospective member must not have been a member since April of 2012 and must mention the first name, [...]

Welcome Message from the President

Welcome to the 2012-13 IABC/Chicago board year! I am extremely honored and excited to serve as president in one of IABC’s largest and most tenured chapters. Our board officially began its term on July 1 and we have a fantastic year planned. Looking back, June proved to be an extremely exciting (and busy) month! The 2012 [...]

She Rejoined IABC/Chicago…and Won!

Congratulations to Bridget Paskey, who recently rejoined IABC/Chicago after letting her membership lapse in recent years. Bridget now will enjoy the many benefits of IABC/Chicago membership

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