IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Membership ROI: Why am I paying for this?

Five years ago, I didn’t know IABC existed. I was working full-time, and taking night classes, with aspirations of becoming some type of communications manager. At the time, I was taking on small communications projects because I didn’t like my regular duties. I thought it might help me get a full-time communications opportunity. Looking back, I … [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...]

August is Member-Get-a-Member Month

Beginning on August 1 until the end of the month Pacific Time, members can earn three free months of membership by referring another professional member to the association. In order to receive the three free months, the prospective member must not have been a member since April of 2012 and must mention the first name, last name and chapter of the … [Read more...]

Welcome Message from the President

Welcome to the 2012-13 IABC/Chicago board year! I am extremely honored and excited to serve as president in one of IABC’s largest and most tenured chapters. Our board officially began its term on July 1 and we have a fantastic year planned. Looking back, June proved to be an extremely exciting (and busy) month! The 2012 IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill … [Read more...]