IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

1/29 PD Luncheon: Define and Activate your Employee Value Proposition

Defining the relationship between employer and employee is easier said than done. When done well, a compelling employee value proposition (EVP) can improve retention and recruitment, reduce compensation premiums when hiring, and boost employee productivity and long-term commitment. Help us kick-start the New Year with a luncheon led by Dionne … [Read more...]

Reach for the Stars! 2018 Bronze Quill Awards

Reach for the Stars! The 37th Annual IABC Chicago Bronze Quill Awards competition is open! As "the Oscars" of Chicago communications, the IABC Chicago Bronze Quill Award represents the pinnacle of communications excellence. Why Enter? Winning an award can help you justify a raise or increase in your budget. It improves your personal confidence and … [Read more...]

June 21: Know Your Personal Brand and Shape It to Help You Become a Stronger Communicator

  What’s all the commotion these days about creating your personal brand? What is a personal brand anyway and why it is important to you as a successful communicator? Join us Thursday, June 21, as we welcome Tami Chapek, founder of WeInspireWe and Certified Professional Coach, as she leads us through an interactive working session on … [Read more...]

Join us on May 3 for a Panel Discussion: How Does Your Company Spell CSR?

  An organization’s approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is nothing new, and companies use many ways to define what it means to them. Does it include transparency, sustainability, diversity, supply chain management, environmentalism or social involvement? All of them? A combination? It’s different for every … [Read more...]

Join us for a Professional Development Luncheon on April 12: How to be Your Organization’s Go-To Speechwriter

  Crafting powerful speeches and remarks requires more than a flair for writing. But what are those things? Don’t miss this special presentation by Mary Jo Bohr, a communications and speechwriting pro who’s written speeches for scores of CEOs and other executives. In her presentation she’ll explore: — The key differences between writing … [Read more...]