IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

IABC’s Professional Development Webinars Spring and Summer 2018

IABC offers free member-only webinars with all-star speakers presenting the latest trends and best practices in communication. Join the live sessions or listen to the session recordings at your convenience. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on the latest webinar offerings. IABC members: Log in to iabc.com with your member ID to see … [Read more...]

Feb. 22: Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results

  Every organization, be it a Fortune 500 company, a nonprofit or a startup, needs a story that captures the “why” beyond the “what” and communicates your purpose, brand and relevance in a way that’s unique and compelling. Yet, too often we resort to rattling off dry data points like lists of services or products, target markets, head … [Read more...]

Feb. 1: Professional Development Luncheon – Becoming a Trusted Advisor

  Join us on Feb. 1 for a Professional Development luncheon. If you work in the communications business, you no doubt have come across someone who is a natural at owning a room, a pro at giving feedback clients will listen to, or being the “go-to” person when all else fails. How did they get there? More importantly, how can you get … [Read more...]

Jan. 25: Young Professionals Mid-Winter Social @ Concrete Cowboy in River North

  Join us on Jan. 25 for the Young Professionals Social at the Concrete Cowboy in River North. It’s winter in Chicago and we all need a place to warm up on the way home from a long day at work. So come kick up your boots and enjoy a drink and some appetizers as you network with Chicago’s brightest communications compadres. First drink is … [Read more...]

Lou Williams, IABC Fellow, Founder of L.C. Williams & Associates, Has Passed Away

  Lou Williams, IABC Fellow, Founder of L.C. Williams & Associates, Has Passed Away By Diane Laux, ABC The communication field lost a hometown hero over the holidays with the passing of IABC Fellow Louis C. Williams, Jr. ABC, APR on December 27, 2017, at the age of 77. In his public relations career, both as an individual … [Read more...]