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The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

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Monthly Professional Development Luncheons


Maximize your lunch hour by attending IABC/Chicago’s monthly professional development luncheons.  These luncheons feature top-rated national and local speakers from a variety of fields sharing their expertise and insights in the areas of business, marketing and communications. Check our calendar for the next event!

Benefits of attending monthly luncheons:

  • Network with other professionals in a relaxed environment
  • Learn from those who have discovered a solution you may need
  • Hone your skills and generate new ideas

Downtown luncheons are typically held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on selected dates at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N. Clark, Chicago (Antinori Room in the Banquet Building – Grand Ave. entrance around the corner from the main restaurant building.). Suburban luncheons are held at various locations.

Visit our main events page for a listing of our monthly programs and where they will be held.

It’s Easy to Pay Online

When you pay online your confirmation and receipt arrives automatically via e-mail, and you’ll save time by not fumbling for your wallet at the door. View our main events page for a list of our monthly programs. Follow the “register now” links and you’ll be on your way to a fast and secure way to reserve and pay for events.

Cost:
$15 students with valid ID
$35 members with reservation
$40 member walk-ins
$55 non-members
No-shows will be billed.

Cancellation Policy:
Refunds for cancellations are not given.

Other Ways to Register and Pay:

If you can’t register online, call us with the following information:

•    Full name of attendee
•    Company
•    Address
•    Work Phone
•    IABC Membership Status (please include membership number)
•    Which event you’ll be attending
•    Method of payment: Visa, Amex, Discover, check

IABC/Chicago
P.O. Box 268444
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: 773.262.2433
Fax: 435.604.6049
e-mail: Chicago-info@iabc.com

Do not send credit card information via e-mail.

Do You Know a Great Speaker?

If you have heard a great speaker that you think would align with the interests of our members, we’d like to know about it. To learn more about what our members look for please download our speaker proposal form and return it via e-mail to Chicago-info@iabc.com. Note: Programs are booked months in advance.

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