The final deadline to submit entries for the 2013 IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Award competition is Tuesday, March 5. The competition is open to all Chicago-area business communicators who completed a significant project in 2012 embodying excellence in one of 27 categories across three divisions: communication management, communication skills and … [Read more...]
IABC Announces New Staffing Structure
Late last month, IABC’s international staffing structure underwent a massive reorganization to better align with the organization’s strategic plan. IABC’s executive leadership issued an update on Nov. 29 that outlines the new structure and appropriate contacts. This reorganization affected several staff members at the San Francisco office, so … [Read more...]
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 the review … [Read more...]
August is for Transitions
July proved to be a very interesting month at IABC. We have a new Executive Director, Chris Sorek, and our new IABC Chair, Kirby Meyers, began his term. Our own IABC/Chicago board transitioned as well. We’re extremely happy to welcome new board members, Lisa Thomas, Robert Arredondo, Anne Divita Kopacz and Julia Dunlop. Each of them brings a unique … [Read more...]
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 IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill … [Read more...]