IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Oct. 8 – The Affordable Care Act and You

During our October professional development luncheon, we will talk with healthcare communication/advocacy experts Ray Valek, ABC, CEO, Valek & Co, Jim Duffett, Executive Director, The Campaign for Better Healthcare, and Lindsay Resnick, Chief Marketing Officer, KBM Group: Health Services in detail about how the Affordable Care Act affects … [Read more...]

Aug 22 – “Toast the Summer” Networking & Recognition Event

Join us Thursday, August 22, at Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna for a toast to the summer! This networking and volunteer recognition event is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow IABC/Chicago members and communications professionals. Stop by to network with peers, say "thanks" to our volunteers, and enjoy tasty Greek food on the … [Read more...]

Gift of Communication Wrap-up

Thanks to the many IABC/Chicago members who participated in this year’s Gift of Communication volunteer event. Four Chicagoland agencies participated and gave rave reviews to the teammates assigned to help tackle their communication issues. The half-day event provided free communication consulting for area non-profits identified as deserving … [Read more...]

Maril MacDonald to present “The Evolution of Engagement” at September luncheon

Employees are critical in managing a company's reputation, customer acquisition and retention, and relationships with communities and policymakers. Major forces are changing the nature of work and employee expectations—inspiring creative workplace arrangements and, in some cases, challenging the very definition of what it means to be an “employee.” … [Read more...]

Making Ethics “Sexy” – Next Professional Development Luncheon, Feb. 15

How do you make seemingly dry topics engaging? At times, everyone is faced with having to communicate topics, projects or required actions that may not be viewed as positive, interesting or necessary ... such as compliance reminders and mandatory training. However, any topic can be engaging and influence behaviors by using some creativity and … [Read more...]