IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

May 20, Being BRIEF: Making a Big Impact by Saying Less

Are you a brief, lean communicator, confidently getting to the point faster than anyone else and holding your audience’s attention? Is that something you want to learn or review? Join IABC/Chicago on Tuesday, May 20 as we talk about the importance of being brief with The Sheffield Company's Managing Director Joseph McCormack. In this engagement, … [Read more...]

May 15: Calling all Young Professionals for a Starbucks Evening

Are you a communications professional with less than 10 years of experience? If so, come network with us on Thursday, May 15: it’s  Starbucks Evenings. This is an informal opportunity to meet other young professionals and enjoy Starbucks’ new menu options, which includes beer, wine and appetizers. Light appetizers and the first drink is on … [Read more...]

Website Up and Running!

Our website has been down for a while and we sincerely apologize for not being able to keep you better informed. Yet, we're back! Be sure to check back often, subscribe to our eUpdate, and/or RSS feed to receive news and information from the chapter. We'll be posting lots of new information over the coming weeks, so stay tuned! … [Read more...]

Mentor Program Participants Reflect on Benefits – Video

Jeffrey Conover, seasoned communications consultant, and Colleen Baker, DePaul Univeristy communications major, discuss what the program entails and how it delivers clear, practical rewards to both of them. The IABC/Chicago Mentor Program provides students with assistance in launching their careers in communications. Students gain from … [Read more...]