IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

To Be Clear: Bronze Quill Award Entry Deadline Extended to June 13!

  We made some big changes this year in the timeline for the 2016 Bronze Quill Awards sponsored by the Chicago chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Unfortunately, many IABC members and attendees missed our deadlines, and some mentioned not seeing our communications about the contest being … [Read more...]

IABC Chicago Announces Local Winner of the 2016 IABC Gold Quill Awards

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has announced the Excellence and Merit winners of the 2016 Gold Quill Awards program (#IABCGQ). The Chicago chapter of IABC would like to extend sincere congratulations to chapter member Barbara Immergluck of Allstate on her two awards. For more than 40 years, IABC’s Gold Quill … [Read more...]

Give Back and Make the Most of IABC Chicago

Get great benefits by giving back and volunteering with IABC/Chicago: Grow your network. Learn new skills. Make new friends. Give back to the profession. We’ll work with you to find the perfect fit for your interests and availability. We have opportunities for everyone from students to seasoned communicators, and you can volunteer as … [Read more...]

Strategic Communication Top of Mind During Judging

By Gabrielle Loring IABC Chicago hosted the IABC Gold Quill Awards judging Blue Ribbon Panel for the U.S. on March 5 at ROC Group. “Judging the Gold Quill Awards really affirms the importance of strategic communications,” said Mary Hills, ABC, Six Sigma. At the Blue Ribbon Panel, judging pairs reconciled their scores and had a chance … [Read more...]

Communicators Prove Skills with New Exam

Communicators can take the new Communication Management Professional (CMP) certification exam for the first time in Chicago on April 9. The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) sponsors this certification. Achieving certification means the person has demonstrated professional competence in the following principles – ethics, strategy, … [Read more...]