The IABC/Chicago board of directors is proud to present the Karen Utterback Volunteer Award. This annual award, which began in 2011, recognizes a seasoned professional who donates his/her time and talent to further the professional communications practice. The IABC/Chicago executive committee honors one outstanding individual at our Bronze Quill … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Got colleagues? Expand their world in IABC
December is Member-Get-a-Member month at IABC. Recommend joining IABC to a colleague to enhance his or her career development, professional network and expand his or her world. The promotion begins December 1 and runs through the end of 2011. Expand their world. Your colleagues will be rewarded with membership, an expanded network, … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the 2011 Bronze Quill Award Winners! Photos now Available
Over 70 Chicago-area communicators and their supporters joined IABC/Chicago at the famous Joes Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab June 9th (photos from event) to celebrate the 2011 Bronze Quill Award winners. The event, the last major event of the 2010-11 season, presented winners with their trophies, celebrated IABC/Chicago accomplishments and … [Read more...]