IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

45th Anniversary Profiles: Meet Julie Bjorkman, PhD

Julie Bjorkman first joined IABC in 1992 in Cleveland, then transferred to IABC/Chicago in 1997 upon moving to the city. As a four-time chapter president, she has some guidance for new and established members alike! Watch her video for the full story. Interested in being featured as part of our anniversary campaign? Complete the quick … [Read more...]

Meet the 2025-2026 IABC/Chicago Board

Thank you for taking time to cast your ballots! Your new IABC/Chicago board members will hold their positions through June 30, 2026. It's shaping up to be an awesome ride. This year, expect even more community-building events, "aha!"-inspiring professional development moments, and advocacy on behalf of all of us as communication … [Read more...]

Reflections on IABC World Conference: We’re not support teams—we’re strategy teams ~ by Arek Gazda, SCMP

This was my fourth IABC World Conference, and it was the most rewarding one yet. I heard from speakers that grounded their sessions in proven principles while offering fresh perspectives, reconnected with many brilliant communication professionals, and made new connections that energized me. All of these moments throughout the conference … [Read more...]

A Message From Our President: Great Things on the Horizon for IABC/Chicago

What a year it's been. As with our profession, IABC is constantly evolving and we continually grow to meet the ever-changing needs of new technology such as AI as well as new workplaces scenarios and global policies. One driving factor that has not wavered is IABC/Chicago's focus to bring together communication professionals — whether internal … [Read more...]