Come join us for Coffee with Communicators
2015-01-14 07:45 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Sheffield Company, 328 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 350, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Tour the Art and Science of Visual Storytelling with the Sheffield Company. Have some breakfast, network and learn something new!

Date: Wednesday, January 14
Time 7:45-9:00 am
Register here.
Hosted by:
Sheffield Company
328 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60661
http://www.sheffieldcompany.com
The Sheffield Company team will create an experiential learning opportunity about the hows and whys of visual storytelling.

The Role of Social Media and Technology in Internal and Change Communication
2015-01-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Banquet Facility, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Join IABC/Chicago on January 21 as we talk with Steven Piotrowski, Microsoft Office 365, about using technology and social media to drive change. Piotrowski will focus on change and goals met using Yammer, SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365. Register here.

Coffee with communicators
2015-02-10 07:45 - 09:00 | Towers Watson, 71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL, United States
Learn how Improvisation can help you think on your feet at work. Join us for networking, a short presentation and breakfast hosted by Towers Watson. Register now.

Get Your Career to Take Off: Panel Discussion at Boeing
2015-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Boeing Headquarters, 100 N. Riverside Plaza, 26th floor , Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Ever wonder how to get your career to take off?
Join IABC/Chicago Young Professionals on Thursday, February 12 at Boeing Headquarters for a panel discussion, featuring communications professionals across various industries and specializations. Come to network with other young professionals and hear our panelists speak about their career track, give career advice, and discuss what they’re focusing on in 2015.
Light refreshments will be served.
Host:
Brian Ames
Vice President, Employee Communications at The Boeing Company
Moderator:
Emily Kehinde, Employee Communications & Engagement Consultant, ROC Group
Panelists:
Dane Roth, Vice President, Ketchum Public Relations
Brad Kreiger, Co-Founder & CMO, Hard Hat Hub
Idalia Hill, Communications Specialist, Employee Communications, The Boeing Company
Thursday, February 12, 2015
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Boeing Headquarters (All Purpose Room)
100 N. Riverside Plaza, 1st floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Members: $10
Non-members: $20
Students (with valid student ID): $5
RSVP by February 12 or walk-in. To make things quicker, register now!
This event is presented by IABC/Chicago Young Professionals and targeted for communicators with 10 or less years of experience. Students and professionals with more than 10 years of experience are welcome!
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to sign in with security.

Senior Communicator Forum — Cutting Through the Noise to Help Diverse Audiences Get Your Message
2015-02-25 17:45 - 19:30 | Kraft Foods (Bridge Zone Room), Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL, 60093, United States
On Feb. 25 at 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. discuss how to maximize message delivery over the ‘noise’ of limited computer access, multiple languages, varying time zones, and other factors in today’s workplaces and marketplaces with other senior communicators. Enjoy light refreshments and network with your peers as well.
RSVP by Feb. 24.

Coffee with communicators
2015-03-04 07:45 - 09:00 | Yolk, 400 W. Madison Street in the Ogilvie Transportation Center, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
What’s Your Communication Strategy for 2015? Share your own ideas and hear from communications colleagues over breakfast to help you firm up your 2015 communications plan.

Date: March 4

Time: 7:45-9:00 am

Venue: Yolk (eatyolk.com)
400 W. Madison Street in the Ogilvie Transportation Center
Chicago, IL 60661

Register here.

March 12 lunch event has been rescheduled
2015-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Banquet Facility, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE FALL.
Please continue to check our website for more events. Join us on March 19 at PepsiCo’s Sustainability Center to listen to a Bronze Quill winner.
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Join IABC/Chicago on March 12 as we talk with Career & Leadership Coach Peter C. Diamond about building the communications career you want.
During this luncheon, you will get the chance to network with fellow communicators, too!
Register Now.
Members: $35 (advance registration); $40 at the door
Non-members: $55
Students (with valid ID): $15

Evening Event: Bronze Quill Case Study from Argonne National Laboratory
2015-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | PepsiCo Sustainability Center, Chicago, IL, United States
Join IABC/Chicago March 19 as we talk with Argonne National Laboratory’s Alex Mitchell, Business Relations and Outreach Specialist, about the organization’s 2014 Best in Show Bronze Quill Award in the Special Events –Internal or External Category.
Register here!

Coffee with Communicators at Navistar
2015-04-01 07:45 - 09:00 | Navistar WHQ | Main Entrance, 2601 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
Join the Navistar Team on April 1 as they provide insights on how they develop winning communications for their global stakeholders. Navistar is a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles and engines. They are headquartered in Lisle but have offices and manufacturing operations around the globe. Learn more about Navistar at www.navistar.com.
Register now!
Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 7:45-9:00 am CT
Venue:
2601 Navistar Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: 331-332-5000
Please register at the desk with your photo ID and you will be directed to the coffee location. Parking is available in the parking lot right in front of the main entrance.
Register now!

April 9 event rescheduled to the Fall
2015-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Unnamed Venue, Lewis Towers, Beane Hall, 111 E. Pearson Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
This event has been rescheduled to Fall 2015. We will post a new date as soon as we have one.
Join IABC/Chicago on April 9 for an evening with Accredited Business Communicators (ABCs). Attendees will be placed in small networking groups for 20-minute conversations with IABC/Chicago’s ABCs.
This event is presented by IABC/Chicago Young Professionals and targeted for communicators with 10 or less years of experience. Students and professionals with more than 10 years of experience are welcome—and encouraged—to attend!
Register now!
Cost: Members: $10
Non-members: $20
Students (with valid student ID): Free
RSVP: Register now!

Show, Don’t Tell. Using Stories in Communications
2015-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Golan Harris, 875 North Michigan Ave, 26th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Come to our April 30 Senior Communicator Forum for a practical discussion about the role of storytelling in all aspects of communication. We’ll discuss content and tone, review best practices and talk about how to build a storytelling program in any environment.
Today, organizations are using storytelling to increase understanding and clarity—and it’s not just going one way. With access to social media, employees are telling stories of their own and creating a feedback loop of content that informs decision-making and builds culture.
Hosted by Insidedge, the employee communications specialty of Golin.
Location: 875 N. Michigan Ave (John Hancock Center), 26th floor
Date: April 30, 2015, Thursday
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. networking and refreshments; 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. discussion)
Parking is available at John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place and 900 N. Michigan
Price: Members: $15
Non-members: $30
RSVP by April 29. Registration limited to 25 people.
Participant Criteria:
Must have 10 + years experience in the communications field. Past and current IABC/Chicago board members are welcome.

Coffee with Communicators
2015-05-06 07:45 - 09:00 | Wishbone, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Are you struggling with a work challenge and want some advice from your fellow communicators? Have you recently had a “win” that you’d like to share? Or would you simply like to meet more of your fellow Chicago-area communicators?
Then join us for coffee and a bite, May 6 at Wishbone, 1001 W. Washington. We promise you’ll go away energized and sated.
Register now!
Location: Wishbone restaurant, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago
www.wishbonechicago.com
Phone: (312) 850-2663
Price: Member: $10
Nonmember: $15
Student: $5
RSVP by May 5

Theater Plays a Role in Communications & PR at WTTW|WFMT
2015-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 | WTTW|WFMT Studios, 5400 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Learn how theater and PR experience come into play (pun intended) for successful communications and media relations at WTTW|WFMT.
Join IABC/Chicago on May 14 to hear Julia Maish, Manager of Media Relations, share how she combines storytelling, theater training and solid PR experience to generate awareness and publicity for Chicago’s WFMT radio and WTTW television stations.
RSVP: Register by May 13! Registration limited to 30 attendees; no walk-ins accepted.
Cost: Members: $25
Non-members: $40
Students (with valid student ID): $5
Time: 5:30 p.m. Networking and refreshments
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tours of radio and TV studios and program

Edelman’s tips on communicating data breaches
2015-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Banquet Facility, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Data breaches are quickly becoming a dreaded, usually random, but some say inevitable part of doing business. Join IABC/Chicago on May 20 to hear seasoned professionals from Edelman, discuss the communicators’ role in developing and delivering critical messages to internal and external audiences in the event of a data breach.
Our speakers for this must-see luncheon will be Robert Arrendondo, Account Supervisor, and Andy Liuzzi, Senior Vice President, Crisis and Risk Management from Edelman.
Event sponsored by Ragan Communications
Register now!
Time: 11:00 a.m. Networking and registration
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Program followed by Q & A
Location: Maggiano’s
Valet parking, street parking and nearby garages (for a fee) are available
Cost: Members: $35
Non-members: $55
Students (with valid student ID): $15
RSVP: Register by May 18!
Presenters:
Robert Arrendondo, Account Supervisor, Edelman Employee Engagement Practice, Chicago
Robert Arredondo spent the past eight years as an internal communications practitioner after several years of serving as a first-line leader for a Fortune 500 company. His experience encompasses working with traditional and non-traditional employees in operations, insurance and information technology roles in both English and Spanish for State Farm Insurance Companies and one of the nation’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield plan groups.
Robert has proven experience consulting executives and maneuvering within complex organizations to help engage employees and lead change. While with Edelman, he has supported clients including AstraZeneca, Citadel, Consulate Health, Dover-Knowles Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Pfizer, Votorantim Cimentos and Victory Park Capital. Prior to his current role, he helped lead change and engagement efforts at Blue Cross Blue Shield regarding healthcare reform, a new company purpose and the acquisition of an additional Blue Cross Blue Shield plan. While at State Farm Insurance Companies, Robert increased engagement amongst non-traditional employees within a virtual customer support group. He was also responsible for leading communication and change efforts for new product launches, multi-cultural growth strategies and a department consolidation.
Robert holds a BA in Communication and a minor in Spanish from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a MA in Public Relations and Advertising from DePaul University. He is active in the community, serving on the board of a nonprofit and volunteering with a local animal rescue.
Andy Liuzzi, Senior Vice President, Crisis and Risk Management, Edelman, Chicago
As part of Edelman’s Crisis & Risk Management practice, Andy serves a hybrid role, helping global clients with proactively mitigating issues and risk as well as working on long-term reputation management strategies. Andy’s background includes: strategic counsel and execution across a broad range of operational, strategic, and crisis management engagements, high profile litigation assignments and comprehensive public strategy campaigns.
As the US Crisis lead for Edelman’s Data Security and Privacy practice, Andy’s work includes engagements within the healthcare, retail, financial services, higher education and technology industries involving cyber attacks, hacktivists, lost devices with sensitive information and IP theft.
Additional crisis engagements span a variety of other industries including food, consumer products, technology, financial services and retail. Recent client work has included strategic engagements with Microsoft, Adobe, SC Johnson, ICANN, Mars/Wrigley, Kimberly-Clark, Burger King, Barilla, Kraft Foods, Fortune Brands, Wal-Mart, Allstate, Dover Corporation, Ingersoll Rand and Kellogg’s.
Andrew joined Edelman’s Reputation Management Group after six years at Manning Selvage & Lee’s Chicago Office in their corporate practice.
At MS&L, Andrew spent four years helping manage the United State Army PR account, including significant work on public affairs positioning surrounding the ongoing military operations in the Middle East and Central Asia. In addition to his public affairs work, Andrew also led the Army’s news bureau program designed to serve as a virtual newsroom for Army-focused news and events, including executive positioning of senior Army leadership and extensive management of video production shoots.
Before working on the U.S. Army account, Andrew worked on several technology clients, including B2B marketing company Planetfeedback (now Nielsen BuzzMetrics) and Sageo ¾ Hewitt Associates’ online health benefits web portal. In addition, Andrew has experience on several other high-profiles clients including Procter & Gamble, the United States Postal Service, Nike and General Motors. Throughout his career, Andrew has received several industry accolades for his work including PR News’ Public Affairs Campaign of the Year and IABC Award of Merit for Public Affairs Campaign. Education: University of Virginia, BA.

Announcing our 2015 Bronze Quill Winners
2015-06-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Wildfire, 159 W. Erie, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
IABC/Chicago received dozens of high quality Bronze Quill entries this year and are excited to announce our winners. Check out the full list here and register today to celebrate with us on June 2 at our annual Awards Banquet!

Creative Ways to Align Initiatives with the Company Brand
2015-06-10 17:45 - 19:30 | ROC Group, 300 E Randolph St., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us on June 10 for a lively discussion on ways to make your company brand come alive and ensure alignment with your communication initiatives. Our Senior Communicator Forum format is designed for all participants with at least 10 years’ experience to share insights and learn new ideas.
Register Now
Time: 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. networking and refreshments and 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. discussion
Host: Gabrielle Loring, Senior Consultant, ROC Group
Location: 300 E Randolph St., Suite 3400, Chicago
312-440-0300
Parking Options
The Aon building parking garage:
http://c-spin.net/AON%20Parking%20Directions%20to%20Garage%20with%20Map.pdf
Evening flat rate
The Millennium Park garage:
http://www.millenniumgarages.com/garages/grant-park-south-garage.aspx
$17 for evening parking
The Millennium Park garage includes the Monroe St Garage—use the Millennium Park garage entrance; parking fee is $14 for 12 hours anytime; exits in front of the BlueCross-BlueShield building.
Price: Members: $15
Non-members: $30
RSVP by June 9
Registration limited to 20 people
Participant Criteria:
Must have 10 + years’ experience in the communications field. Past and current IABC/Chicago board members are welcome.

CANCELLED: June 24: Coffee with Communicators
2015-06-24 07:45 - 09:00 | Pepper Construction, 643 N. Orleans St., Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
This event has been cancelled. Please check out our other events in June and watch for more postings for July.
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Join us for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, June 24.
RSVP here by June 23.
Price:
Member: $0
Nonmember $15
Student: $5

Toast to the summer: Networking and Volunteer Recognition Event
2015-07-09 17:20 - 20:00 | Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna, 130 South Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Join us Thursday, July 9 at Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna for a toast to the summer! We’ll mix and mingle on Pegasus’ veranda, a rooftop with an unobstructed view of the Chicago skyline. Stop by to network with other communications professionals, say “thanks” to our volunteers, and dine on tasty Greek appetizers while enjoying the great view!

Register here.
Admission
IABC/Chicago Member admission price: $15
Nonmember admission price: $30
Students: $5
Admission includes one drink, appetizers, and networking galore. Complimentary valet parking at Pegasus.

Coffee with Communicators: Putting Culture First at Grant Thornton
2015-07-15 07:45 - 09:00 | Grant Thornton LLP, 175 W. Jackson Blvd, 20th floor, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 15, for coffee and conversation at Grant Thornton, one of the oldest independent audit, tax and advisory firms. As part of its strategy, the firm puts workplace culture first, earning it spots on several “best of” lists, including the following:

“Working Mother” magazine’s “Best Companies”
“Best Accounting Firms to Work for” (Vault.com)

Michele Mazur, Grant Thornton’s head of communications, will give real-life examples of how organizational culture drives success. Afterward, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, share stories, and connect with your fellow communicators!
Register now!
Date: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 7:45–9 a.m.
Host: Michele Mazur, head of communications, Grant Thornton
Garage parking is available for a fee at Traders Self Park, 326 S. Wells; vehicles can enter from Wells, Van Buren, or Franklin.
Price: Member: $10
Nonmember: $15
Student: $5
Space is limited, so don’t delay! RSVP by July 14.

7 Steps to a Strategic Communication Plan
2015-09-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Banquet Facility, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Join us Thursday, September 24 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. when Connie J. Mayse, MBA, Manager, HR Communications at Aon will present successful – and not so successful – communications case studies. You’ll also learn about the seven-step process you should consider before deciding what tactics you need to communicate your message. Here’s how it will help:

For organization-level strategic communications planning, use this seven-step process with leadership to gain buy-in and ownership.
Follow these steps to learn how to create an award-winning communications entry.

All attendees will receive a template to get started with this technique. According to Connie, “This is a process I wish I had learned as a junior communicator. It helped me shift focus from reactionary to proactive communications aligned to business strategies with consistent, clear messaging and an emphasis on measurement.”
This luncheon will include time to network and will be held at Maggiano’s Little Italy (516 N. Clark St., Chicago).
Register today!
Members: $35 (advance registration); $40 at the door
Non-members: $55
Students (with valid ID): $15
Agenda:
11:30 – Noon: Networking and registration
Noon. – 1:00 p.m.: Program followed by Q & A

Coffee With Communicators
2015-09-29 07:45 - 09:00 | Deerfields Bakery, 201 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
Network with your peers on National Coffee Day!
Maybe you’re a new member who wants to meet other members. Maybe you’re thinking about becoming a member but don’t really know if IABC is right for you. Or maybe you’re a longtime member who wants to get more involved in IABC but can’t make it to other events because of timing or location.
Join IABC/Chicago on Tuesday, September 29, for Coffee With Communicators, our networking event for members and nonmembers alike. This month, we’re meeting in the northwest suburbs for some breakfast and conversation.
Register now!
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015
Time: 7:45 to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Deerfields Bakery
Price: Members: $10
Nonmembers: $15
Students (with valid student ID): $5
RSVP: Register now!
Register by Sept. 28 to secure your seat! Space is limited.

Young Professionals Oktoberfest Networking
2015-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Howells & Hood, 435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Eat, Drink and Expand Your Network
Celebrate Oktoberfest with IABC Chicago and meet fellow young professional communicators on Tuesday, October 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Howells & Hood (located in the Tribune Tower, Chicago). This relaxed networking event will be a great opportunity for you to expand your professional circle and learn more about IABC Chicago.
Spaces for this event are limited and are expected to fill quickly. If you would like to attend
please be sure to RSVP online by Thursday, October 1st.
Price: Event fee includes appetizers and first beverage.
Members: $20; $25 at the door
Non-members: $25
Students (with valid student ID): $15
Register today!

Communicators Workshop: Boost your Creativity
2015-10-21 15:30 - 19:00 | Catalyst Ranch, the Polka Room, 656 W Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Approach your communications role with refreshed creativity by getting a boost from three dynamic speakers at this interactive workshop at the innovative, colorful and inspiring Catalyst Ranch.
Join IABC Chicago on October 21 for a late afternoon session of skill building in improvisation, mind mapping and storytelling; networking and refreshments included.
Part 1: Improve Your Leadership Skills Through Improv
Learn how the principle tenet of improvisational theater — ”yes and…” — can help improve the way you creatively think in the workplace. Ellyn Michalak will give you a brief overview of the benefits of improv, and will get you on your feet to help recognize how you can use these valuable skills to improve your leadership and communication skills.
Ellyn Michalak is a group manager in the employee engagement and change management practice at Weber Shandwick. During the day, Ellyn works as a communications professional, but at night she performs regularly at many theaters across town with her all-female improve group CALEB.
Part 2: Harnessing Your Visual Brain Through Mind Mapping
What if you could increase your productivity by 30% or more? What if you could brainstorm and collaborate more effectively? Mind mapping sparks your creativity and unleashes your innovative powers
to give you and your team an edge up.?
Laurel Krasne, co-founder of BrainNovation.net, will present this powerful visual technique that can be applied to every aspect of your life—both at the office and at home. It works the way your brain works—so you’ll find yourself more engaged, more committed to doing the work and having more fun.
Part 3: Use Storytelling to Connect to Your Authentic Message
Storytelling is the latest buzz word in content marketing and communications, but how do you find and tell the best story for your company, project or new campaign?
Jolean Olson, Director of Development for Scenic Road, will share methods that any creative (or not so creative) professional can use to move past writer’s block to deeper engagement with your audience, including tips and tricks, tapping into common themes, and harnessing emotion and authenticity. This presentation will share imagery and video best practices that apply to any form of storytelling.
Register now!
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(networking 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; program 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Location: Catalyst Ranch
656 W Randolph, the Polka Room
Chicago, IL 60661
Catalyst Ranch works with a parking garage just 1.5 blocks away for discounted vouchers. At just $10 per voucher, that’s a deal! See the garage location.
Price:
Member: $45
Nonmember: $60
Student: $15
Members at the Door: $50
RSVP: Register now!
About the Presenters:
Ellyn Michalak, Group Manager- Employee Engagement & Change Management Practice (EECM) at Weber Shandwick,; Ellyn helps drive employee engagement and effective change management through creativity and innovative communications strategies. She began her career at Burson-Marsteller in the Corporate Practice. Prior to joining Weber Shandwick, Ellyn worked in the Communication and Change Management Practice at Towers Watson where she served as onsite change management support during a major pharmaceutical company’s separation into two organizations. She also conceptualized and created interactive content for a virtual environment that explained the Affordable Care Act and how to navigate the Health Insurance Marketplaces to 100,000 employees at one of the world’s largest fast food restaurants.
Laurel Krasne spent most of her long and award-winning career as a corporate communicator and strategic planner for several Fortune 50 companies within the financial services industry. In addition to communication
consulting, Laurel is the co-founder of BrainNovation.net, a company that empowers people to unleash their minds’ potential using the benefits of whole-brain thinking and processing—primarily through Mind Mapping and Memory Techniques. Laurel served on the IABC Chicago Board from 2008-2012 coordinating Professional Development and Sponsorships.
Jolean Olson is an Emmy-award winning content producer. She has fifteen years of experience creating, writing and producing a variety of content for the web, broadcast & cable television. From digital branded content to talk shows, news, reality, lifestyle and documentary, she believes story is the heart of all content… and story itself is an art form. Her work has appeared on networks such as DIY, PBS, and the Weather Channel, and she has worked on development teams tasked with creating new shows for HGTV, CNBC, TLC, Bravo, Food Network, Destination America and others.

This One’s for You: 4 Steps to Jumpstart Your Career
2015-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Banquet Facility, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
As communications professionals, we are dedicated to formulating inspiring and user-friendly ways to help others feel connected with their roles in an organization — to be engaged employees.
Isn’t it time you stopped and looked at yourself? Join IABC/Chicago on November 12 for an information-filled and motivational session focusing on your own, personal engagement with your career path and professional development with executive coach Peter Diamond and Mary Hills, ABC, facilitator of IABC’s Career Competency Assessment and the Global Standard of the Communication Profession.
You will learn 4 specific actions you can take to assess your career engagement and plan your development path:

Assessing where you’ve been
Being proactive about the future
Staying on course with specific behaviors
Taking IABC’s Career Competency Assessment – a limited-time opportunity

Register now!
Date: November 12, 2015
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. networking; 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. program)
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy
516 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Valet parking available; directions and more information
Price:
Member: $35
Nonmember: $55
Student: $15
Members at the Door: $40
RSVP: Register now!
About the Presenters
Peter C. Diamond, Diamond | Executive Coach + Leadership Development
Peter C. Diamond, “The Amplify Guy” is a professionally trained, certified coach and author of Amplify Your Career and Life. He works with hundreds of senior level executives and teams including Leo Burnett, United Airlines, National Association of Realtors, Razorfish, mcgarrybowen, World Wildlife Fund, Saatchi & Saatchi, Fresenius Kabi, PVS Chemicals and Human Rights Watch.
Peter is a contributor for Entrepreneur, CEO Magazine and The Good Men Project. His articles have also appeared in Inc., Investor’s Business Daily, CMS Wire, Forbes, Yahoo Business and Fortune as well appearances on WBEZ, WGN and Windy City Live.
Mary M. Hills, ABC, MComm, Six Sigma, Principal, HeimannHills Marketing Group
As Principal of HeimannHills Marketing Group, Mary works with companies undergoing evolution and change. HeimannHills provides strategic planning in marketing and communication including research, product and market development, merger and acquisition stakeholder communication. In addition to HeimannHills, Mary serves as Visiting Professor at Keller Graduate School of Management and Adjunct for Loyola’s recently launched MS Communication program .
She is a six sigma green belt and an IABC Accredited Business Communicator. Mary has won the 2012 IABC Chairman Award for her work in advancing global standards in organizational communication. For her tireless service to IABC/Chicago, Mary was named the 2015 Karen Utterback Award recipient. She speaks globally on marketing, communication and women’s leadership topics.

Get Employees to Live Your Brand
2015-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Morningstar, 22 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
“Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.”
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon
Join the discussion on brand on Nov. 18. How do we get employees to live our brands … and even become brand ambassadors? Get together with other senior communicators for networking, refreshments and a dynamic discussion hosted by Morningstar.

Register now!
Date: Nov. 18, 2015
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. networking; 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. discussion)
Location: Morningstar, Inc.
22 West Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Nearby parking garages
Price: Members: $15
Non-members: $30
RSVP: Register now!
This event is limited to 25 people. Registration required; no walk-in registrations for this event.

Must have 10+ years’ experience in the communications field.
Past and current IABC/Chicago board members are welcome.

Comm PR-ty with Us!
2015-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Beatrix, in the Aloft Hotel, 519 N. Clark Street (at the corner of Grand and Clark), Chicago, IL, United States
Joint IABC Chicago and PRSA Chicago Networking Event
Kick off the holiday season with great networking with fellow public relations and business communicators.
Join IABC Chicago on Dec. 9. Appetizers and drinks are included.
Register now!
Date: December 9, 2015
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Beatrix, in the Aloft Hotel
519 N Clark Street (at the corner of Grand and Clark)
Chicago IL, 60654
312-284-1377
Valet located on Clark Street; $15 with validation for up to three hours
Map & Directions
Price:
Members: $20
Non-members: $30
Students (with valid student ID): $10
RSVP: Register now!

Coffee With Communicators: Going Mobile With Kindle Communications
2016-01-13 07:45 - 09:00 | Kindle Communications, 168 N. Clinton St., 6th Floor, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us on Wednesday, January 13, for coffee and conversation at Kindle Communications, an agency at the forefront of using mobile technology for corporate communications and training/learning.
Mike McDonald and his colleagues will give real-life examples of how Fortune 500 companies are using technology in innovative ways to reach their ever-more-mobile constituencies. Afterward, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, share stories and connect with your fellow communicators!
Register now
Date: Wednesday, January 13
Time: 7:45–9 a.m.
Host: Mike McDonald, executive vice president, client services
Location: Kindle Communications, 168 N. Clinton St., 6th Floor, Chicago, (312) 344-4400
Price: Member: $10
Nonmember: $15
Student: $5
Space is limited, so don’t delay!
RSVP by January 8.

Debunking Work Life Balance—Finding Harmony in an Unbalanced World
2016-01-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Wildfire, 159 W. Erie, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Join IABC/Chicago on January 21 to start 2016 with a fresh approach to work-life balance shared by two dynamic and successful professionals.
Kathleen Henson, founder of Henson Consulting, will be guided through a Q & A by agency veteran Catherine Merritt, from MSLGroup, on how to have a lasting, positive outlook on work and life.
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Date: January 21, 2016
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Registration and networking 11:30 a.m. to noon; program noon to 1:00 p.m.)
Location: Wildfire
159 West Erie
Chicago, IL
Street and valet parking
Price:
Member: $35
Nonmember: $55
Student: $15
Members at the Door: $40
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About Our Presenters:
Kathleen Henson, Founder and CEO, Henson Consulting
For more than two decades, Kathleen Henson has enjoyed a diverse career in public relations and communications, working with some of the country’s most recognizable companies and brands, Kathleen expertly connects people, events and ideas to create big media moments that generate impactful, lasting buzz. Owner of her own PR firm, Kathleen is constantly and organically growing her infinite, personal arsenal of contacts — which reaches deep into America’s top newsrooms all the way to Hollywood’s elite — to creatively tell her clients’ stories.
In July 2015, Kathleen was featured on NBC’s Today Show as part of its “Happiness” series to discuss her positive outlook on work and life and personal decision to leave the big agency world to found her own agency. She has also been featured in a number of other media outlets including ABC’s Windy City Live, WGN-AM and has been a frequent contributor to industry outlets including PR News, PRWeek and The Holmes Report.
In June 2015, Kathleen was included among nine Chicago “Women of Influence” in Michigan Avenue Magazine. She was also named the 2014 PR Professional of the Year in Chicago by the Public Relations Society of America and her firm was also named PR Firm of the Year nationwide by PR News in 2014. HC was also recognized as a national finalist for “boutique agency of the year” by both PRWeek and The Holmes Report that same year.

Catherine Merritt, Senior Vice President, MSLGROUP; Co-founder and CEO of MUMZY
Catherine is the senior vice president at MSLGROUP Chicago and co-founder and CEO of MUMZY, a crowdfunding platform specifically for moms.
Catherine brings 10+ years’ experience of award-winning marketing and an expertise within the CPG and mom-consumer space. Catherine is a blend of account, creative and strategy leadership and excels at delivering strategic work to answer client challenges and business objectives.
Catherine has appeared on the Katie Couric show, hosted panels through 1871 and been a speaker about the subject of work life balance and why she thinks moms especially make for strong leaders.

IABC Chicago Board Meeting Open to All Members
2016-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | ROC Group, 300 E. Randolph St., Suite 3400, Chicago, United States
IABC/Chicago 2015-16 board meets earlier this program year. All members are invited to join us at the March 8 meeting downtown.
The IABC Chicago Board of Directors invites all chapter members to the March 8 board meeting.
We have opened this meeting to all members to provide an opportunity to share plans for coming months, and to solicit ideas regarding ways to better serve our members.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
6-8 p.m.
ROC Group, 300 E. Randolph St., Suite 3400, Chicago
Light refreshments will be provided. If you plan to attend, please email connie.mayse@yahoo.com by March 1, so that we can plan for the appropriate number of attendees.

Senior Communicator Forum: Engaging with Audience-Centric Social Strategies
2016-03-10 17:30 - 19:30 | G&S Business Communications, 125 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Chicago, United States
Brian Hall, G&S Business Communications Managing Director, will provide ideas for targeting social campaigns.
Join us on March 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at G&S Business Communications (125 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago) to hear Brian Hall, G&S Business Communications Managing Director, discuss how to be highly audience-centric in social campaigns. Learn about using social listening and paid strategies to identify, engage and drive actions from customers and other key influencers.
This 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.
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Brian counsels clients that operate in highly competitive and regulated industries. He oversees significant agency accounts within the advanced manufacturing and financial service sectors, developing and executing award-winning business communications programs. His team’s work was recently named among the “World’s 50 Best PR Programs” by The Holmes Report. Brian also regularly speaks on a variety of communications topics to students at local universities, businesses and community organizations.
