IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Congrats to Our 2019 Bronze Quill Award Winners & Karen Utterback Honoree

Thanks for joining us for the annual awards presentation of the Bronze Quill Awards. The IABC Chicago Bronze Quill winners received awards at a presentation on October 17. Winners of the Award of Excellence included: Connie Mayse, Senior Manager, HR Communications and Planning, Health Care Service Corporation … [Read more...]

IABC Chicago Member Spotlight: Kris Gallagher

We kick off our Getting to Know You series with Kris Gallagher. Kris earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska, and began her career as a reporter for The Wichita Eagle-Beacon newspaper in Wichita, Kansas. She left the newspaper to pursue a career in health care communication and marketing for 15 … [Read more...]

Nominations for the Karen Utterback Award Open Until Sept. 25

Each year, the IABC Chicago executive committee proudly presents the Karen Utterback Volunteer Award to one outstanding individual. We are now accepting nominations for the 2019 award. To nominate a chapter member, fill out and submit your nomination by Wednesday, September 25, 2019. About the award The annual Karen Utterback Volunteer … [Read more...]

Sept. 26 Workplace by Facebook Event: Evolving Your Communication Approach

Companies that promote collaborative working are five times as likely to be high performing. Are you ready to take your organization to the next level? Join us along with Workplace by Facebook for a free breakfast summit on September 26, 2019 at the Chicago Facebook office to hear how companies like yours are applying key strategies for … [Read more...]

Recap: Coffee with Communicators

Curious minds want to know about 2020 digital trends. IABC Chicago hosted approximately 20 communicators at its most recent Coffee with Communicators. Justin Allen of Ragan Consulting Group shared his insights about the digital trends to hit in 2020. Some of the noteworthy trends include the use of more consistent videos, ramping up internal … [Read more...]