The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
Save the Date! On the evening of March 24, hear 6 to 8 innovative and game-changing communications stories in IABC Chicago’s fast-paced Rápido event. Rápido, the Spanish word for rapid, 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 […]
Video is booming; by 2017 it could account for as much as 69% of all consumer Internet traffic. But when should you hire professionals to produce your video, and when will DIY suffice? For answers to these and other questions, join us on Thursday, April 7, for coffee and conversation at video and event-production agency […]
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, analysis, context and engagement: the IABC Global Standard. "The CMP […]
Get a sneak peek of this presentation before the 2016 IABC World Conference. Come to the Metropolitan Club on the 66th floor of Willis (Sears) Tower for more than a great view of Chicago; hear Steve Ritter’s presentation. Steve will explain teams that excel have features in common. They invest in a common vision. They […]
Hear case studies of innovative corporate histories and brainstorm how to bring creativity to your employer's story at this Senior Communicator Forum on June 16. We all know that Throwback Thursday is fun, but how can we make our organization’s history engaging to our customers and employees? Learn why it’s important to showcase your company’s […]
© Friends of the Chicago RiverWhat’s inside those bridgehouses along the Chicago River? Find out and enjoy a Chicago summer evening along the river with tasty appetizers and cool refreshments (beer/wine/soft drinks) by joining IABC Chicago at our next networking event on Thursday, August 11. REGISTER McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum 5:30 to 7:30 […]
REGISTER NOW Join us on September 13 for IABC Chicago's premiere annual event celebrating our 2016 Bronze Quill Award winners. The event will feature: – A case study from our Best in Show award winner, ROC Group, for Electric Boat, on Capturing Hearts and Minds of Frontline Employees – Announcement of Karen Utterback Award […]
Since its founding in 2001, Slalom has made several “best places to work” lists. So how is Slalom different from other consulting firms, and how can you apply its practices to your own workplace? To find out more about how Slalom is breaking down walls with innovative thinking, join us on Thursday, Sept. […]
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. Established in 1997, Windy City Fieldhouse has helped companies […]
Ring in the fall season with IABC Chicago at the newly renovated Hampton Inn on Michigan Avenue in Chicago for a night of networking over beverages and appetizers. REGISTER Join your colleagues and learn how to further your career in communications from experienced professionals. All are welcome to connect, communicate and build lasting relationships. […]