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The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the most effective communication practices.
Locally, the Connecticut chapter serves Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, Tolland, Windham, New London and New Haven counties, plus Western Massachusetts.
Start the New Year off with a refreshing new program. Join Connecticut IABC Wednesday, February 1, 2012 for a lively presentation, networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
Mark Schumann, IABC Past Chair, former Principal at Towers Perrin, and one of the country’s leading and most dynamic communication speakers will present: Reinvent, Reignite, Refresh and Reengage.
If you’re interested in learning new ways to stay competitive and fresh in a profession that is always changing and becoming more crowded, this event is for you.
Mark will address how to reinvent yourself - as a communicator, as a thinker, as a creative worker - no matter your age or years in the profession or ambitions.
Following Mark’s presentation, you’ll have an opportunity to reestablish and build your network of communications colleagues. Join us for this exciting program as we revitalize our chapter!
We originally posted this video (courtesy of members Dave Williams and Alex Cortes from ESPN) around Silver Quill, but these tips apply to any competition!
We republish in time for Gold Quill 2011 early bird entry by 28 January; final deadline 4 February. View the video for super secret Connecticut IABC-exclusive tips to make your entry shine. Here’s a link to all about Gold Quill. Or, for even more information, make plans to attend a member only Towers Perrin webinar on Thursday, January 6. Register here.
AW Hastings in Enfield has a new position available: Communications Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall development and distribution of meaningful content for internal and external audiences across print and electronic communication platforms. For more information, please visit the CTIABC Job bank.
This position is also posted on AW Hastings recruitment website – www.hireelements.com.
$75 introductory price for premium subscriptions to Discovery, IABC’s next-generation online library. Don’t miss your chance to subscribe before the price goes up!
If you missed the IABC webinar “Corporate Communications 3.0: 7 Ways You Can Be Relevant 5 Years From Now” featuring Steve Crescenzo - never fear, CT/IABC is here!
We thought the program was so great that we invested in the recorded version of the session, so you can check it out too!
The program can be viewed — on demand, whenever you’re available (before November 16, 2010) AND for a fraction of the original cost — simply by registering through CT/IABC. Members can receive access to the program for just $25. The non-member fee is $50.
In this fun, informative webinar, you’ll learn:
Why the old “job description” for corporate communications just doesn’t make sense any more.
What skills and talents you need to start developing now in order to have a job five years from now.
Seven crucial communication roles that will be in demand in the future, no matter what type of organization you work in.
How your new role will make people in the organization want to get a seat at your table, rather than the other way around.
The tools, tactics, talents and tricks you’ll need to master in order to succeed in the changing communication environment.
Take a peek at these various seminars organized by IABC, including a one-day Corporate and Social Media Summit to be held in New York City on October 8, sponsored by local employer Pfizer.
Through contacts with the student chapter at Central Connecticut State University, we’ve been asked to provide some speakers to an graduate Corporate Communication course that meets on Monday nights at 5:30. Topics the course covers run the breadth of the Corporate Communication function from Employee Communication to Investor Relations, Media Relations, Crisis Communications,etc… They would especially like to hear from someone who does free-lance consulting work.
Early bird pricing for the Heritage Region Conference will end this Friday, September 10. The conference is in Philadelphia, PA this year; potentially a drive or a pleasant Amtrak train ride away!
For a limited time, communication professionals can have access to a variety of tools, best practices, and expert opinions at their fingertips—for free.
IABC is holding a worldwide Membership Month this September. As part of this biannual membership drive, the organization will waive the application fee of $40 for faxed/mailed/phoned enrollments; $30 for Internet enrollments for anyone who joins (or re-joins) IABC in September.
Additionally, IABC will host an online open house to offer non-members free trial access to some online members-only benefits during this month, including:
Discovery - Our new online archive of content available exclusively to IABC members. Enjoy complimentary access to CW and CW Bulletin articles along with select Research Foundation reports along with searchable knowledge centre manuals worth US$1800 if purchased in hard copy form.
My Communication (MyComm) - IABC’s online strategic communication planning tool, MyComm offers IABC members an easy-to-use, six-step process to create, share and collaborate on communication plans with other users online. Non-members can get read-only access to MyComm during September.
Discussion forums - MemberSpeak and the IABC Buzz, are online meeting places for IABC members, where they can trade ideas, solicit advice and input, debate strategies and share information with peers—unconstrained by geography and time differences. Non-members can get read-only access to IABC’s discussion forums during September.
Sample these member benefits and learn more about how IABC can help you in your career. To join IABC, visit www.iabc.com/join or call 800.776.4222.
