IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Listening, Conversations, Technology and More: Key Learnings from the 2017 IABC World Conference

By Gabrielle Loring "There are no limits to growth and human progress when men and women are free to follow their dreams." This quote by Ronald Reagan from the Welcome Reception of the 2017 IABC World Conference set the tone for the conference. Held June 11-14 in Washington, DC, about 1,000 communicators from 36 countries attended. Some of … [Read more...]

Cocktails with Communicators: Breaking Out on Your Own

  Have you ever thought about leaving your full-time job to freelance? If so, this event is for you. You’ll find out what you need to do before hanging out your shingle, where to find clients and how to make a living working for yourself. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions, share stories and connect with your fellow … [Read more...]

Cocktails with Communicators: Breaking Out on Your Own

  Have you ever thought about leaving your full-time job to freelance? If so, this event is for you. You’ll find out what you need to do before hanging out your shingle, where to find clients and how to make a living working for yourself. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions, share stories and connect with your fellow … [Read more...]

Top 9 Nuggets from 2016 IABC World Conference

By Gabrielle Loring   The 2016 IABC World Conference held June 5-8 in New Orleans offered much to the participant. Below you’ll find my top nuggets gleaned from the conference. Unparalleled networking: With more than 1,100 attendees from more than 35 countries, I connected or reconnected with countless communicators from around the … [Read more...]

Apr. 3 – Developing Careers in Communication: Your Road Map to Success

Whether you’re just starting out in the communication profession or are an experienced communicator, you’ll gain something from this unique event. Join IABC/Chicago on Thursday, April 3, 5:30 p.m. at the PepsiCo Sustainability Center for “Developing Careers in Communication: Your Road Map to Success” – a career journey panel discussion of four … [Read more...]