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SUMMARY:Gift of Communication Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, IABC/Chicago partners with the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago to offer pro-bono communication support for local non-profits. Participating organizations will come prepared with a communications challenge or project in which they need assistance. Volunteering IABC members will be partnered with the organizations to help brainstorm solutions and share professional communications expertise. \nPlease consider participating in this year’s event! Students and professionals are welcome.\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/gift-of-communication-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:DePaul University\, 14 E. Jackson\, Room 1130\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Service Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140403T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140319T030303Z
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SUMMARY:Developing careers in communication: Your road map to success
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just starting out in the communication profession or are an experienced communicator\, you’ll gain something from this unique event. \nJoin IABC/Chicago on Thursday\, April 3\, 5:30 p.m. at the PepsiCo Sustainability Center for “Developing Careers in Communication: Your Road Map to Success” – a career journey panel discussion of four professional communicators representing corporate\, nonprofit and consulting organizations. \nYou’re sure to gain positive insight from this event: \n\nStudents and recent entrants into the profession will learn about finding and taking advantage of opportunities\, roles\, and development.\nMid-career professionals will hear how the panelist took their careers to the next level\, learned to balance their work and personal lives\, and achieved their long-term career goals.\nSenior communicators have the chance to share their experiences and give a hand to those just starting out.\n\nThe PepsiCo Sustainability Center is a leading-edge conference and innovation center located at 555 W. Monroe St.\, Chicago\, IL 60606. (map) \nRegister Now!!
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/developing-careers-in-communication-your-road-map-to-success/
LOCATION:PepsiCo Sustainability Center\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140327T193000
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SUMMARY:Thirsty Thursday and networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, Mar. 27 at 6 p.m. at Thai Urban Kitchen\, inside Ogilvie Transportation Center at 500 W. Madison. This is an informal opportunity to meet fellow communicators and enjoy light Asian appetizers with a complimentary drink on IABC/Chicago. \nRegister here. \nCost: $10 for members\, $25 for non-members and $5 for students.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/thirsty-thursday-and-networking/
LOCATION:Thai Urban Kitchen\, 500 W. Madison\, Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140313T193000
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CREATED:20140217T173049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140303T033641Z
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SUMMARY:Senior communicators forum: Employee communications - Dialogue or monologue?
DESCRIPTION:We all work hard to produce innovative\, compelling communications designed to inform and engage employees.  What happens after you press “send?” Is anyone really paying attention?  Is your message getting through?  How do you know?  Join your peers from area companies for a roundtable discussion about what’s working – and what’s not – in internal communications today. \nHosted by Insidedge\, the employee communications specialty of Golin Harris. \nRegister Now \n(Parking is available at the Hancock\, at Water Tower Place and at 900 N. Michigan.) \nCost: $5\, Includes wine\, cheese\, refreshments and networking. \n\nThis members-only event is limited to 20 people.\nMust be an IABC member with 10+ years experience in the communications field and/or have a title of director or above.\nPast and current IABC/Chicago board members are also welcome.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/employee-communications-dialogue-or-monologue/
LOCATION:Golin Harris\, 875 North Michigan Ave\, 26th Floor\, Chicago\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Senior Communicator Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140305T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140305T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025212
CREATED:20140223T200534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140223T200534Z
UID:6624-1394005500-1394010000@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Coffee with Communicators
DESCRIPTION:Every month\, we dedicate one networking event to connecting new IABC Chicago members with those with longer tenure. So\, come broaden your peer network over a delicious and healthy breakfast. \nEach month\, the breakfast rotates to different locations. In March\, it is at Old Orchard. \nRegister Now \nCost: Free to members.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/coffee-with-communicators-3/
LOCATION:Corner Bakery Cafe\, 175 Old Orchard Shopping Center\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Breakfasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025212
CREATED:20140129T053251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140129T053556Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Public: financial communications\, investor relations\, corporate governance and you
DESCRIPTION:Join IABC/Chicago on Tuesday\, Feb. 18 to learn more about how public companies communicate with investors and other stakeholders . . . what investors\, shareholder activists and reporters really want to know about these companies . . . and how public company regulations affect communicators in other areas\, such as marketing or employee communication… \nRegister Now. \nMembers: $35 (advance registration); $40 at the door\nNon-members: $55\nStudents (with valid ID): $15
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/all-things-public-financial-communications-investor-relations-corporate-governance-and-you/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Banquet Facility\, 516 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025212
CREATED:20131229T142954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131229T143203Z
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SUMMARY:Liquid Change\, a Ketchum Change Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join IABC/Chicago on January 21st for a presentation from Ketchum’s Managing Director Tyler Durham and Senior Communications Consultant Jacqueline Baron on their company’s change management initiative Liquid Change.  Attend the luncheon Thriving Through Liquid Changesm and assess how liquid your organization is. Shape the flow of organizational change and achieve sustainable business success. \nAs part of the workshop\, you will have the opportunity to do the following: \n– participate in Ketchum’s Liquid Change diagnostic tool\n– analyze the results\, and\n– create a tangible action plan to help individuals and business units become more liquid \nWith the New Year on the horizon\, now may be an ideal time to pause and think through how your organization — and you as a leader— can become more liquid and able to thrive through change. \nRegister Now. \nMembers: $35 (advance registration); $40 at the door\nNon-members: $55\nStudents (with valid ID): $15
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/liquid-change-a-ketchum-change-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Banquet Facility\, 516 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140115T074500
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CREATED:20140107T213913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140107T214144Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Communicators
DESCRIPTION:New IABC/Chicago members can meet over breakfast and coffee! Contact info@iabcchicago.com for further details.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/coffee-with-communicators-2/
LOCATION:Corner Bakery\, 233 S. Wacker Drive\, East Lobby\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Breakfasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131204T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131204T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025212
CREATED:20131115T230051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131115T230102Z
UID:6427-1386143100-1386147600@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Coffee with Communicators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for and learn to get the most of your IABC/Chicago membership! Available to IABC/Chicago members who have joined within the last 12 months and have not previously attended a new member breakfast. \nPlease click link to register for the event!
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/coffee-with-communicators/
LOCATION:Wishbone\, 1001 W Washington Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Breakfasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131112T130000
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CREATED:20131111T215201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131111T215816Z
UID:6417-1384254000-1384261200@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:Communicating the Company Brand to Employees: A Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Join IABC/Chicago on Tuesday\, November 12 for a presentation by branding and communications strategist Bob Zeni\, ABC\, of Bob Zeni & Associates\, about his recent re-branding work for the electronics supplier Molex. \nBob will facilitate a discussion around his work with Molex to define\, develop and communicate the company’s brand to employees.  Molex representatives will contribute\, giving an internal company perspective to the value of a re-branding initiative.  In the discussion\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand why the re-branding was necessary\nDiscover how the re-branding and communication efforts impacted Molex employees\nWhat Zeni did to help integrate the brand into the Molex corporate culture\n\nThanks to our sponsor\, Big Shoes Network. \nRegister Now \nDate: Tuesday\, November 12\nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n(11:00-11:30 a.m.\, networking; 11:30- 1:00 p.m.\, program and luncheon) \nMaggiano’s Banquet Room\n516 N. Clark\nChicago\, IL 60654 \nMembers: $35 (advance registration); $40 at the door\nNon-members: $55\nStudents (with valid ID): $15 \nAbout the presenter: \nBob Zeni\, ABC\, of Bob Zeni & Associates \nWith a diverse roster of clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 corporations\, Bob Zeni & Associates consistently help companies tell their stories and build their brands in ways that contribute to the bottom line. \nThree notable projects: \n\nMcDonald’s Gold Card – Created crewmember incentive card that averaged a 15% annual increase in participation by independent restaurant owners for eight straight years.\nWalgreen World – Designed 32-page bimonthly employee magazine for ten years that increased understanding and alignment with corporate goals by employees and twice won the Ragan Report’s Magazine of the Year.\nAnning-Johnson website – Designed and implemented corporate site that drove 125% increase in inquiries from potential customers in just six months.\n\nSpecialties: \n\nComprehensive print/digital communications programs\nBranding for employee and member communications\nMagazines\, newsletters and online publications.\n\nClient Portfolio:\nAccenture\, Anson Industries\, American Bar Assn.\, American Marketing Assn.\, Bank Marketing Assn.\, Baxter Healthcare\, Bulkmatic\, ComEd\, Edelman Public Relations\, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital\, GagenMacDonald\, Global Web Systems\, Harris Bank\, Hill & Knowlton\, IRI\, ITW\, Joint Commission\, LaSalle Bank\, McDonald’s\, Molex\, Morton International\, Motorola\, Navistar\, Ragan Consulting\, Towers Watson\, Walgreens and WeberShandwick. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/communicating-the-company-brand-to-employees-a-case-study/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Banquet Facility\, 516 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131008T130000
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UID:6424-1381230000-1381237200@chicago.iabc.com
SUMMARY:The Affordable Care Act and You
DESCRIPTION:During our October professional development luncheon\, we will talk with healthcare communication/advocacy experts Ray Valek\, ABC\, CEO\, Valek & Co\, Jim Duffett\, Executive Director\, The Campaign for Better Healthcare\, and Lindsay Resnick\, Chief Marketing Officer\, KBM Group: Health Services in detail about how the Affordable Care Act affects communicators\, small business and the healthcare consumer.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/the-affordable-care-act-and-you/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Banquet Facility\, 516 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Luncheon
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