IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Tom Keefe, ABC, Named 2014 Karen Utterback Volunteer Award Recipient

The 2013-2014 IABC/Chicago Executive Committee has selected Thomas C. Keefe, ABC as the recipient of the 2014 Karen Utterback Volunteer Award. Tom will receive the award at the IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Awards Celebration June 4 at Nacional 27 in downtown Chicago. Tom has served as communications professional, mentor, leader and volunteer … [Read more...]

Aug 22 – “Toast the Summer” Networking & Recognition Event

Join us Thursday, August 22, at Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna for a toast to the summer! This networking and volunteer recognition event is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow IABC/Chicago members and communications professionals. Stop by to network with peers, say "thanks" to our volunteers, and enjoy tasty Greek food on the … [Read more...]

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...]

It’s Better to Give Than Receive – Tom Keefe’s Inside Look at the Gift of Communication

IABC/Chicago recently sat down with Tom Keefe to find out what’s so great about participating in the Gift of Communication. With this year’s event less than a month away, we wanted to know why Tom keeps coming back for more.  IABC/Chicago (IABCC): Thanks for talking with us Tom. Tom Keefe (Tom): Sure thing. IABCC: Almost every year, we host … [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...]