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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T090000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090153
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T213803Z
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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:20260411T090153
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:20260411T090153
CREATED:20170209T171142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T155903Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T193000
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CREATED:20161118T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T194451Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090153
CREATED:20161005T223245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T223600Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161004T193000
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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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