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SUMMARY:Professional Development Luncheon:  How to be Your Organization’s Go-To Speechwriter
DESCRIPTION:  \nCrafting powerful speeches and remarks requires more than a flair for writing. But what are those things? Don’t miss this special presentation by Mary Jo Bohr\, a communications and speechwriting pro who’s written speeches for scores of CEOs and other executives. In her presentation she’ll explore: \n— The key differences between writing for the “ear” and writing for the “eye.”\n— How to make “tired” topics sound fresh … even riveting.\n— Keys to capturing the voice and style of the person you’re writing for.\n— How to grab and keep an audience’s attention. \nWhether you’re a seasoned writer or someone newer to the field\, you’ll be glad you joined us. A full lunch will be served. \nApril 12\n11:30am – 2:00 PM\nOsteria via Stato\n620 N State St. \nPricing: \n\n\n\nMember:\n$35\n\n\nNon-member:\n$50\n\n\nStudent:\n$15\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/pd-luncheon-how-to-be-your-organizations-go-to-speechwriter/
LOCATION:Osterio via Stato\, 623 N. State\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Professional Development Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20180301T193948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T204900Z
UID:9256-1523383200-1523390400@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Annual Open Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nGet to know IABC Chicago!  The IABC Chicago Board of Directors invites members and nonmembers to our annual Open Forum Meeting on Tuesday\, April 10\, 2018. \nWe have opened this meeting to all to provide an opportunity to share plans for coming months and to solicit ideas regarding ways we can better serve our members. \nTuesday\, April 10\, 2018\n6:00–8:00 p.m.\nROC Group\n300 E. Randolph St.\, Suite 3400\nChicago\, IL \nLight refreshments will be provided.  \nFREE TO ATTEND\, BUT PLEASE RSVP TO dgomez3488@gmail.com BY APRIL 1. \n  \n 
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/annual-open-board-meeting/
LOCATION:ROC Group\, 300 E Randolph St.\, Suite 3400\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20180221T173257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T184222Z
UID:9215-1522321200-1522324800@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Be a Talent Magnet—How to Retain\, Engage and Attract the Millennial Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \nBe a Talent Magnet—How to Retain\, Engage and Attract the Millennial Workforce  \nPresented by Jeff Butler\n\nRecently\, the millennial generation took the stage as a the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. Millennials (also known as Generation Y)\, born between 1981 to 2000\, are your current and future leaders and they are bringing tremendous change\, innovation and opportunity. In this program\, you will hear up-to-the-minute data and case studies\, as author Jeff Butler helps you better understand your organization’s millennials and provides actionable strategies to leverage the potential of this upcoming and rising generation. \nKey learning points: \n\nLearn what message is enticing to attract millennial talent to your company\, even if you don’t have a strong brand.\nDiscover strategies to manage millennial talent for maximal retention.\nRetention strategies companies are using that lead to 96 percent retention rates over a three year period.\n\nPresenter Jeff Butler is a​ ​speaker\,​ ​author​ ​and​ ​passionate​ ​millennial​ ​who​ ​helps​ ​organizations​ ​improve​ ​their​ ​retention of​ ​millennial​ ​employees.​ ​A​ ​native​ ​Californian​ ​and​ ​raised​ ​in​ ​Silicon​ ​Valley\,​ he​ ​has​ ​spent​ ​his​ ​entire​ ​life​ ​during​ ​the​ ​highest​ ​pattern of​ ​employee​ ​turnover​ ​in​ ​recorded​ ​history.​ ​Graduating​ ​from​ ​UC​ ​Berkeley​ ​with​ ​a​ ​degree​ ​in​ ​Computer​ ​Science\,​ Butler ​experienced the​ ​competition​ ​and​ ​challenges​ ​of​ ​recruiting\,​ ​attracting ​and​ ​retaining​ ​top​ ​talent​ ​first​ ​hand.​ ​Unlike​ ​other​ ​experts​ ​on​ ​millennials\, he​ ​has​ ​been​ ​in​ ​the​ ​trenches​ ​of​ ​what​ ​it​ ​means​ ​to​ ​be​ ​a​ ​millennial​ ​and​ ​what​ ​it​ ​takes​ ​to​ ​retain​ ​and​ ​keep​ ​them​ ​engaged.​ ​With​ ​Butler​‘s versatile​ ​background\,​ ​he​ ​has​ ​helped​ ​fortune​ ​500​ ​companies​ ​and​ ​thousands​ ​of​ ​professionals​ ​across​ ​the​ ​United​ ​States—in addition​ ​to​ ​appearing​ ​on​ ​TEDx​ ​in​ ​both​ ​2016​ ​and​ ​2017. \nDate: March 29\, 2018\nTime: 11 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CT\nFree to IABC members \nRegister here.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/webinar-be-a-talent-magnet-how-to-retain-engage-and-attract-the-millennial-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20180301T193449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T201900Z
UID:9253-1521739800-1521747000@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Young Professionals:  Luck O’ the IABC Networking Bash
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate an extended St. Patty’s Day with your favorite communications professionals at Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub in Streeterville from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday\, March 22! Join us for great networking opportunities with your IABC Chicago friends. \nThe event is open to professionals of all ages\, and you need not be an IABC member to participate. The small fee covers your first drink\, light appetizers and a night of low-pressure fun and networking with the finest group of communicators Chicago has to offer. \nTuesday\, March 22 from 5:30-7:30.p.m. \nLizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub\n400 N. McClurg Court\nChicago\, IL \nPricing: \n\n\n\nMember:\n$15\n\n\nNon-Member:\n$25\n\n\nStudent:\n$5\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/young-professionals-luck-o-the-iabc-networking-bash/
LOCATION:Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub\, 400 N McClurg Court\, Chicago \, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Young Professionals networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20180109T005523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T171113Z
UID:9177-1519322400-1519331400@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Professional Development Event “Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts\, Change Minds\, Get Results”
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nEvery organization\, be it a Fortune 500 company\, a nonprofit or a startup\, needs a story that captures the “why” beyond the “what” and communicates your purpose\, brand and relevance in a way that’s unique and compelling. Yet\, too often we resort to rattling off dry data points like lists of services or products\, target markets\, head counts and revenue figures. \nIn this interactive session\, Rob Biesenbach will talk about why stories more effective than data\, examine the key components to any successful company story and review examples of the good\, the bad\, and the ugly. Then you’ll have the chance to construct\, refine and share your own story. \nFeb. 22\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nRegister here. \nAbout Rob Biesenbach \nThrough workshops\, consulting and books\, Rob Biesenbach helps leaders communicate with purpose\, power and impact so they can achieve their business goals. \nRob is a former vice president at Ogilvy PR\, press secretary to the Ohio Attorney General and a nonprofit and association executive. He’s also a Second City trained actor who brings a little show business style to the subject of business communications. \nHis latest book is Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts\, Change Minds\, Get Results\, on which this presentation is based.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/save-the-date-professional-development-event-unleash-the-power-of-storytelling-win-hearts-change-minds-get-results/
LOCATION:Industrious\, 171 North Aberdeen\, Suite 400\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Professional Development Luncheon,Professional Development Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20180109T003457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T010244Z
UID:9167-1516901400-1516908600@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Mid-Winter Social @ Concrete Cowboy in River North
DESCRIPTION:  \nIt’s winter in Chicago and we all need a place to warm up on the way home from a long day at work. So come kick up your boots and enjoy a drink and some appetizers as you network with Chicago’s brightest communications compadres. First drink is on us! \nThis event is open to professionals of all ages\, and you need not be an IABC member to attend. A small fee covers your first drink\, light appetizers and a wonderful evening of great company and conversation with IABC Chicago friends and colleagues. \nDetails: \nJanuary 25\, 2018  5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nConcrete Cowboy\n646 North Franklin Street\nChicago \n$15 members\n$25 non-members\n$5 students \nRegister now.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/9167/
LOCATION:Concrete Cowboy\, 646 N. Franklin Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development Luncheon,Professional Development Luncheon,Young Professionals networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20171118T163001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T171536Z
UID:9100-1513274400-1513283400@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:IABC Chicago Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe end of the year is near and we are ready to celebrate! Join us for IABC Chicago’s annual holiday party on Thursday\, December 14\, 2017 in Beatrix’s beautiful new Fulton Market location. Mingle and network with fellow communications professionals as we slow down and enjoy each other’s company in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season. All are welcome. Appetizers and drinks are included. \nThursday\, December 14\, 2017\n6:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nBeatrix – Fulton Market\n834 W Fulton Market\n(West Loop)\nChicago\, IL 60607 \nMembers- $35\nNon-Members- $45\nStudents- $15 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/save-the-date-iabc-chicago-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Beatrix Fulton Market\, 834 W Fulton Market\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171116T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171116T090000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20171016T223327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T210433Z
UID:9059-1510817400-1510822800@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Coffee with Communicators: Experiential Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee with Communicators on Nov. 16 to learn about what experiential marketing is and why it’s trending as a new tool for communicators and marketers. \nPlease join us for breakfast and networking as we welcome Melisa O’Keeffe and Kristin Quinn of Gravel Experiential who will guide us through their work in experiential marketing and demonstrate how they combine it with more traditional marketing techniques to create measurable ROI. \nAll levels of communications expertise and experience are welcome and you need not be a member of IABC to attend. \nRegister here. \nEvent pricing: \nMember:  $15\nNonmember:  $25\nStudent:  $5
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/coffee-with-communicators-nov-16/
LOCATION:Women’s Athletic Club\, 626 N. Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee with Communicators,Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20171010T214407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T225350Z
UID:9044-1509624000-1509631200@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:November Professional Development Luncheon: Trends Shaping the Way We Approach Social Media Today
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a site visit to the offices of Golin to learn about their approach to keeping abreast of social media trends and to visit their “Bridge” – a command center where they monitor up-to-the-minute events and news pertinent to their clients’ brands and reputations so they can advise them on appropriate actions. \nAttendees will take away information about: \n\nHow to harness the organic equity of influencers.\nKey trends in social media and how you can ensure you’re effectively applying them to your social media strategy.\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Nov. 2:\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:20 p.m.\nArrival\, registration\, networking\n\n\n12:20 – 12:50 p.m.\nWelcome and lunch\n\n\n12:50 – 1:10 p.m.\nGolin presentation about the need for more relevant\, authentic and breakthrough influencer marketing; social media tools used by the Millennial workforce; and social listening and analytics.\n\n\n1:10 – 1:40 p.m.\nTours of the “Bridge”\n\n\n1:40 – 2:00 p.m.\nGroup discussion\n\n\n\nThis event is open to professionals of all levels and you need not be an IABC member to attend.  Register here. \nEvent pricing: \nMembers:  $35\nNonmembers:  $50\nStudents:  $15\nMembers at the door:  $40
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/november-professional-development-luncheon-trends-shaping-the-way-we-approach-social-media-today/
LOCATION:Golin\, 875 N. Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Professional Development Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20170921T153022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T164654Z
UID:9006-1508931000-1508938200@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:October Professional Development Luncheon: Navigating Emotional Change to Influence\, Engage and Mobilize Employees
DESCRIPTION:  \nHelp kickstart IABC’s fall season with a networking luncheon and interactive session led by Chris Williams\, managing director of Root Inc. Chris will guide us through a discussion about how organizations can navigate the emotional implications of change on employees by taking a more thoughtful and systematic approach to ensuring emotional and intellectual engagement. \n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:00 p.m.\nRegistration and networking\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30 p.m.\nLunch begins\n\n\n12:30 – 1:15 p.m.\nPresentation and Q&A\n\n\n1:15 – 1:30 p.m.\nWrap up\n\n\n\nThis event is open to professionals of all levels and you need not be an IABC member to attend. \nRegister here. \nEvent pricing: \nMembers:  $35\nNonmembers:  $50\nStudents:  $15\nMembers at the door:  $40 \n 
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/october-professional-development-luncheon-navigating-emotional-change-to-influence-engage-and-mobilize-employees/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Professional Development Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20170811T172105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T165722Z
UID:8882-1505410200-1505419200@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:2017 Bronze Quill Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us on September 14 for IABC Chicago’s premiere annual event celebrating our 2017 Bronze Quill Awards winners. \nDate: Thursday\, September 14 \nTime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nLocation: 1871 at the Merchandise Mart – Classroom 2.03\n(222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza\, #1212\, Chicago)   \nDress:  Business attire \nRegister Here\nOn-site registration will be available.  \nBronze Quill Awards Ticket Options (includes beer\, wine\, cocktails and appetizers) \nIABC Member: $85.00\nNon-Member: $95.00\nStudent:  $70.00\nGroup of 5 only: $375.00 \nAll winning entries will be on display\, and award recipients will be available to discuss their projects. There will also be the presentation of the 2017 Karen Utterback Volunteer Award.   \nThis event is a great networking and professional development experience. We encourage you to invite friends\, associates and non-members – all are welcome! \nElite Sponsor \n  \nIn-kind Sponsor
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/2017-bronze-quill-awards-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Awards Ceremony,Networking,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20170406T171954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T171954Z
UID:8640-1493315100-1493323200@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Senior Communicators Forum:  How to Choose the Right Social Media Platform to Engage Your Audiences
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us on April 27 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the American Orthopaedic Association (9400 W. Higgins Rd.\, Conference Room 2A\, Rosemont\, IL 60018) for the April Senior Communicators Forum. \nNot all communications professionals are adept at or are even using social media\, yet our bosses want us to be progressive and use social media outlets to engage our stakeholders. When our resources are limited by staff and/or money\, where can we get that insight to learn how to use social media relevant to our internal and external audiences? How do we find middle ground to justify why we are or are not on social media? \nJoin us for an open discussion on these questions and more as we address issues around the effective use of social media to reach our audiences. \nThis event is open to senior communicators with 10+ years’ experience in the communications field and limited to 25 people. No walk-in registrations for this event. Free parking is available. \nRegister \nPricing \n$25 – IABC Member \n$35 – Non-members
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/senior-communicators-forum-how-to-choose-the-right-social-media-platform-to-engage-your-audiences/
LOCATION:American Orthopaedic Association\, 9400 W. Higgins Rd.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Senior Communicator Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T090000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20170406T171006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T213803Z
UID:8651-1492674300-1492678800@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Coffee with Communicators at Hill+Knowlton Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for networking\, coffee and breakfast. Hill+Knowlton Strategies does a wide variety of marketing communications work for clients in sectors including food & beverage and travel and will share highlights of some of its recent campaigns.  \nDate:  April 20 \nTime: 7:45-9 a.m. \nHost:  Hill+Knowlton Strategies Chicago \n222 Merchandise Mart Plaza\, Suite 275 \nChicago\, Illinois 60654 \nPrice:  Member: $15 \nNonmember:        $25 \nStudent:                 $5 \nREGISTER
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/coffee-with-communicators-hill-and-knowlton/
LOCATION:Hill and Knowlton\, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20170302T204627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T212414Z
UID:8597-1491328800-1491336000@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Using External Tactics for Internal Communications
DESCRIPTION:Employees are a company’s most critical audience and best brand ambassadors. Kathleen Rafferty\, Vice President\, Director of Corporate Affairs at Olson Engage will discuss how to infuse empathy and creativity into your organization’s internal communications to build a loyal\, enthusiastic and proud work force. She’ll also share how this approach can fuel a company’s growth from within\, while enhancing its reputation\, improving retention and inspiring innovation. \nRegister \nPricing \n$5 – Student with valid ID \n$35 – IABC Member \n$50 – Non-members \nKathleen joined Olson Engage in 2013 and leads the Corporate Affairs practice. She brings diverse domestic and international experience with demonstrated expertise in corporate social responsibility\, employee engagement\, issues management and executive positioning. \nOver the past 10+ years Kathleen has analyzed and developed a number of CSR programs in addition to building public-private partnerships\, managing major international crises and developing employee engagement strategies for Fortune 100 companies in the food\, beverage and healthcare industries. Prior to working in the private sector\, Kathleen was the Director of Communications for the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence under the Bloomberg Administration in New York City. She has also worked with several government officials including Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (President Obama’s successor). \nKathleen earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Management and Sociology from the University of Dayton\, a Master’s degree in Social Service Administration and Public Policy from the University of Chicago and previously served as an AmeriCorps volunteer working with inner city\, at-risk youth.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/using-external-tactics-for-internal-communications/
LOCATION:Olson Engage\, 564 W. Randolph Street\, Suite 500\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20170209T171142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T155903Z
UID:8531-1487784600-1487791800@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Cocktails with Communicators: Breaking Out on Your Own
DESCRIPTION:  \nNetwork and gain tips on how to launch out on your own!\nHave you ever thought about leaving your full-time job to freelance? If so\, this event is for you. \nYou’ll find out what you need to do before hanging out your shingle\, where to find clients and how to make a living working for yourself. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions\, share stories and connect with your fellow communicators. \nPresenters Kirsten Lambert\, Ed Duffy and Kelly James will help you to know what to do before hanging out your shingle\, where to find clients\, and how to make a living working for yourself. \nWednesday\, February 22\, 5:30-7:30 p.m.\n5:30-6:00 p.m.  Networking\, refreshments\n6:00-7:00 p.m.  Presentations and Q&A\n7:00-7:30 p.m.  Networking \nWeWork Grant Park\, 332 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60604 \nPrice: $25 IABC members / $35 non-members / $5 IABC student members \nR.S.V.P. by Monday\, February 20. \nRegistration \n  \nSpeakers \nKirsten Lambert has wielded her pen in communications and marketing for almost 30 years. For the past 15 years she has plied her trade as principal of Watermark Communications\, which helps corporations and nonprofits connect with their audiences using traditional and nontraditional media. Before launching Watermark\, Kirsten honed her skills at Chicago-area organizations such as Kraft\, Budget Rent a Car\, the Chicago Sun-Times\, and The American Orthopaedic Association. \nEd Duffy is a strategic communications professional who helps organizations “bridge the gap” from where they are today to where they want to go — whether that gap relates to a marketing\, training\, or change-management initiative. As a result\, the organization’s story becomes more authentic\, the audience comes to better understand what’s expected of them\, and the organization’s goals and objectives become more easily achieved. \nKelly K. James escaped from the law in 1997. Since then\, the former attorney has authored/ghostwritten more than 20 books\, including “Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money\, Second Edition\,” and more than 1\,000 articles for 60-plus national magazines. \n  \nAbout Our Event Host \nWeWork provides small businesses\, startups\, freelancers\, large enterprises\, and everyone in-between with the workspace\, community\, and services they need to make a life\, not just a living. With weekly events\, personalized support\, month-to-month flexibility\, and access to over 50\,000 like-minded creators around the world\, WeWork is the perfect place to grow your business. Book your tour here! \nParking is available at the Grant Park South Garage.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/cocktails-with-communicators-breaking-out-on-your-own/
LOCATION:332 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60604\, 332 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025044
CREATED:20161118T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T194451Z
UID:8433-1486575000-1486582200@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Rápido:  Igniting Communications
DESCRIPTION:Register\nNow that the Cubs have won\, we’ve rescheduled Rápido for February 8! Join us to hear six to eight presenters share how they are igniting communications during IABC Chicago’s fast-paced Rápido event. \nRápido\, the Spanish word for “quick\,” is a high-octane event that challenges presenters to share their example or idea in under five minutes with no more than 20 slides. Attendees will have time to ask questions during the networking hour after the presentations. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 8 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration/networking\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Presentations\n7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Q&A \nLocation: Gagen MacDonald\, 35 E. Wacker Dr. Suite 700\, Chicago\, IL 60601 \nPrice:\n$50 Non-members\n$35 members\n$5 students \nRegister by February 7 \nAbout Our Event Host\nGagen MacDonald is a strategy execution consulting firm specializing in internal communication\, employee engagement\, culture change and leadership development. The firm works inside companies to move corporate and operating strategies off the shelf and into the workplace\, turning them into reality.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/rapido-communications-game-changer/
LOCATION:Hosted by Gagen MacDonald\, 35 E. Wacker Drive\, Suite 700\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Big Savings for IABC Chicago Members: CorpComm Expo
DESCRIPTION: \nCorpComm Expo (CCE)\, to be held at Navy Pier in Chicago\, is the world’s first and only conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to showcasing digital communications technology and education that specifically serve the needs of corporate professionals. \nCCE has partnered with IABC Chicago to offer IABC Chicago members an extremely favorable registration rate for this two-day event: just $35 (compared to a regular two-day ticket price of $495)! \nThis event is aimed at C-level and middle management professionals in Corporate Communications Marketing\, HR\, IT\, Administration\, Construction & Planning\, Business Services\, and others with oversight for internal digital communications technologies. \nYou will interact with industry professionals in similar roles and organizations from around the country. That will provide the opportunity to take the pulse of what your peer organizations are talking about and planning for\, and how they are accomplishing specific goals. \nYour IABC Chicago registration also grants access to the event Exhibit Hall\, which will allow you to:\n 	–Visit with vendors and attend product demonstrations to gain a broader perspective of the tools and solutions available to you and your company.\n 	–Collect first-hand information\, and compare competing products to learn more about the companies you may be interested in evaluating.\n\nRegister today!
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/big-savings-for-iabc-chicago-members-corpcomm-expo/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Play. Bond. Grow: Best of Team Building
DESCRIPTION:Need ideas to jazz up your team’s communication or build relationships among your team? Join IABC Chicago and Windy City Fieldhouse on October 4 for an electric evening filled with team-building events designed to enhance group problem solving and demonstrate the importance of effective strategic planning. \nEstablished in 1997\, Windy City Fieldhouse has helped companies energize employees through engaging programs. The company is a four-time winner of Illinois Meetings & Events Best Team Building Company award. \nWhether you are aiming to boost employee morale\, rally the team behind a mission or encourage the team to think beyond their role\, this event will offer team-building ideas that you can recreate in the office. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 4\nTime: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration/networking\n6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Program\nLocation: Lloyd’s Chicago\, 1 S. Wacker Drive\, Chicago\nParking: Available at 1 S. Lower Wacker Dr. after 5 p.m.\n$8.50 with validation at Lloyds Chicago’s main bar.\nParking lot is located on the east side of lower Wacker Drive. For more details visit: LloydsChicago.com/location/\nPrice:\n$35 members\n$50 nonmembers\n$5 students \nRegister by October 3\n  \n \n \nSponsored by Windy City Fieldhouse and Lloyd’s Chicago.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/play-bond-grow-best-of-team-building/
LOCATION:Lloyd’s Chicago\, 1 S. Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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