IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Free Webinar for IABC Members: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence  Presented by Penelope Newton-Hurley This webinar will provide an insight into our own internal communication (mind chatter) – where it comes from (core beliefs, culture, values, experiences), how it influences our behavior and how it results in our reactions to situations, and connections with other … [Read more...]

Free Webinar for IABC Members: Saving Lives or Saving Face: Exposing the True Cost of “Playing it Safe”

Saving Lives or Saving Face: Exposing the True Cost of “Playing it Safe” Presented by David Lazarenko As marketers, are we more concerned with saving face or saving lives? In 2016, the Canadian Yukon government retracted their “We All Need the [vitamin] D” public service campaign due to an embarrassing, unintended reference to male genitalia. … [Read more...]

We Want Your Feedback: 2017 IABC Membership Survey

  Complete our annual survey for a chance to win two Cubs tickets or a $50 Amazon gift card! IABC Chicago is committed to serving our members and the overall communications community within the Chicago metropolitan area. Please participate in this brief survey to help us better understand how we can best provide you with resources and … [Read more...]

Summer Schmoozing Along the River: Networking and Volunteer Recognition Event July 20

  July 20, 2017 at 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm Join us Thursday, July 20 at Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub to toast to the summer and schmooze with IABC Chicago! We’ll mix and mingle right along the Chicago River. Stop by to network with other communications professionals, say “thanks” to our volunteers, and munch on tasty appetizers while enjoying … [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...]