IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

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...]

From the President: Chris Sorek Departure Announcement

IABC Headquarters announced yesterday evening that Executive Director Chris Sorek has resigned to return to the corporate sector. This message has sent shockwaves through the organization, ignited several discussions on social networks, and brought unnecessary rumor and innuendo. As chapter president, I feel it is important that we relay the … [Read more...]

Peg Wander Receives 2013 Karen Utterback Service Award

The 2012-2013 IABC/Chicago Board of Directors has selected Margaret (Peg) Wander as the recipient of the 2013 Karen Utterback Award for Volunteerism. Wander received the award at the IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Awards Celebration on June 4 at Wildfire in downtown Chicago. The award honors a senior level communications professional who consistently … [Read more...]

32nd Annual Bronze Quill Winners Celebrated at Wildfire

IABC/Chicago celebrated the 2013 Bronze Quill Award winners with an exposition format on Tuesday, June 4 at Wildfire in downtown Chicago. The event recognizes this year's IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Winners, the 2013 Karen Utterback Award winner, Margaret (Peg) Wander, committee volunteers and board members. The annual competition, now in its 32nd … [Read more...]

IABC/Chicago Announces 2013-14 Board of Directors

The votes have been counted! Your 2013-14 IABC/Chicago board of directors are: President – Connie Mayse Director, Finance – Tanya Jogee Secretary – Michele Mazur Director, Accreditation – Rosanne Belczak, ABC Director, Chapter Marketing/PR – Debra Lynn Ross Director, Member Communications – Emily Parker Co-Directors, Educational … [Read more...]