IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

2015-2016 IABC/Chicago Board of Directors Slate

We are pleased to present to you the following slate of candidates to serve on the 2015-2016 IABC/Chicago Board of Directors. At a time when all of our professional and personal lives are extraordinarily busy, these individuals have committed to serve IABC/Chicago, the world’s oldest IABC chapter and one of its largest. We commend them for … [Read more...]

Apply by May 14: IABC Communication Certification Program

IABC is pleased to introduce a new Certification program for communicators -- something the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC®) has been working towards for a while. This program is intended to support communicators throughout their careers. Decoding the acronyms--GCCC and CMP The GCCC identifies roles, responsibilities and … [Read more...]

Nominate a long-time IABC volunteer for the Karen Utterback Award by April 17

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 2015 Award. To nominate a chapter member, fill out and submit the nomination form by Friday, April 17, 2015. About the award The IABC/Chicago board of directors is … [Read more...]

2015 Bronze Quill competition now closed

The IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Awards recognize the best and brightest work from all communication disciplines—from marketing and public relations to writers and digital media experts. The 2015 Bronze Quill Competition is now closed. Thank you to all who submitted entries! Winners will be notified in early May and announced publicly in late May. All … [Read more...]

Member blog: What I’ve learned about IABC membership (by Susan Heitsch)

- By Susan Heitsch, VP, Communications, JPMorgan Chase (and a 30+ year IABC member) One day, you’re 22 and a coworker suggests that joining a professional organization might be a good idea for getting ahead. You blink, and the next thing you know, you’re looking at your career in the rear view window. I was stunned recently to learn that I’ve … [Read more...]