IABC Chicago – Page 74 – The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

September 12, 2012

Chicago-area Communicators Take Six IABC/PPR Silver Quill Awards

Each year, much like our IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Awards, the IABC Pacific Plains Region hosts their annual Silver Quill Awards competition. The competition invites participation from communicators throughout our region, encompassing 19 states from Wisconsin to Hawaii and from Arizona to North Dakota. Seasoned communicators evaluated communication … [Read more...]

September 9, 2012

September 2012 is a Worldwide Membership Month!

Give your career the boost it needs! For more than 40 years, IABC has brought communication professionals together to learn from one another, promote credibility for the profession and build enduring friendships. By joining IABC, you become part of a community of about 15,000 members around the world dedicated to helping each other improve skills, … [Read more...]

August 26, 2012

IABC to hold Employee Communication Conference in Calgary, September 20-21

IABC will bring employee communication issues to the forefront at a conference in Calgary, September 20-21, 2012. The Employee Communication Conference will help you shape the future of employee communication and engagement at your organization through learning, sharing, working together and networking. Some of the greatest minds in business and … [Read more...]

August 24, 2012

IABC Suspending New Accreditation Applications; Current Candidates Supported

IABC, our parent organization, stated last week that a "major overhaul" of our accreditation program is well underway. For the past nine months, the IABC international executive board has undertaken a thorough review of the program and its role in supporting the professional development of members. The board is now in the final phase of the review … [Read more...]

August 16, 2012

August is for Transitions

July proved to be a very interesting month at IABC. We have a new Executive Director, Chris Sorek, and our new IABC Chair, Kirby Meyers, began his term. Our own IABC/Chicago board transitioned as well. We’re extremely happy to welcome new board members, Lisa Thomas, Robert Arredondo, Anne Divita Kopacz and Julia Dunlop. Each of them brings a unique … [Read more...]