IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

August is for Transitions

July proved to be a very interesting month at IABC. We have a new Executive Director, Chris Sorek, and our new IABC Chair, Kirby Meyers, began his term. Our own IABC/Chicago board transitioned as well. We’re extremely happy to welcome new board members, Lisa Thomas, Robert Arredondo, Anne Divita Kopacz and Julia Dunlop. Each of them brings a unique … [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...]

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...]

Chicago Communicators Convene for Bronze Quill Award Ceremony

IABC/Chicago celebrated the 2012 Bronze Quill Award winners during a gala on Thursday, June 7 at Petterino's in downtown Chicago. The event recognizes this year's Bronze Quill Winners, committee volunteers and board members. In addition, the board of directors presented the inaugural Karen Utterback Volunteer Award to veteran communicator and IABC … [Read more...]

June 24 is IABC Day in Chicago

Don’t miss the learning, networking and fun: Early registration ends May 25 for 2012 IABC World Conference. Sunday, June 24 has been proclaimed IABC Day in Chicago – offering a warm Chicago welcome to the more than 1,400 business communicators from 40 countries who will attend the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World … [Read more...]