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The San Francisco chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a professional network of over300 members in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is part of a huge international communications network.
IABC's membership spans the continuum of business communications, and includes specialists in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, employee communications, media, government affairs, design, multimedia, advertising, online communications and related areas. Chapter members work for a range of organizations throughout the Bay Area, including large corporations, startups, public agencies and nonprofits, and many are independent consultants or own their own firms. We welcome everyone interested in the broad and exciting field of communications — from students investigating career options to seasoned professionals.
HOW IABC CAN HELP YOU
• Develop and expand your professional network in the Bay Area, the United States, and
among 15,500 business communication professionals in more than 80 countries.
• Obtain inside information on career and client opportunities.
• Improve your marketability and build your skill set through chapter professional
development programs, conferences, seminars and information resources.
• Get involved in a community of dedicated professionals through board leadership
positions and other volunteer activities, including helping with professional
development programs, member services, student outreach, publicity and
Web site content development.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Independent Communicators’ Roundtable — Designed to help independent
communicators and consultants, this monthly program explores subjects like
sharpening client presentation skills or taking a hard look at professional ethics.
It’s held on the second Thursday of the month, alternating between a San Francisco
location, 8:30–10 a.m., and an East Bay restaurant venue, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Monthly Member Event — This is a general event for members, featuring
communications experts and panel presentations; held both after work and at
lunchtime at San Francisco and East Bay venues.
• Monthly Mixer — Connect with other communicators at a cool, local venue. This
is a no-host evening event, held after work from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., or later!
• Networking Nine — This invitation-only event, a working dinner or lunch for seven
to eight members, is hosted by a chapter member and features great food and
conversation with fellow communications professionals.
• In addition, IABC sponsors a variety of communication seminars and Webinars,
plus an outstanding annual conference. The 2010 IABC World Conference will
be held in June in Toronto (www.iabc.com).
• Social Networks — Get involved with SF IABC using social media. Receive updates
about chapter events, take advantage of educational opportunities, follow member
discussions, get SF IABC news alerts, and expand your Bay Area professional network
by plugging into the following social networking sites:
• Twitter: Follow us at: http://twitter.com/SFIABC.
• Facebook: Become a fan of SF IABC.
• LinkedIn: Join the SF IABC Group.
Join and Experience the Benefits!PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS
SF IABC ConnectionMonthly e-newsletter that keeps you abreast of SF IABC news and events
Communication WorldIABC’s professional journal, produced six times a year
MORE RESOURCES AND BENEFITS
IABC eXchangeIABC eXchange allows members to create Web sites and blogs. Share ideas and best practices on communications, and join the discussions on IABC's blog community. Check out http://x.iabc.com/. IABC Cafe2GoCafe2Go is IABC's official monthly podcast. Hosted by the IABC President and the 2009-10 IABC Chair and their guests, Cafe2Go features updates on the association’s programs and initiatives as well as discussions of current issues and trends in communication.
IABC’s Accreditation ProgramEnables you to sharpen and expand your communication skills; becoming an Accredited Business Communicator helps you gain professional credibility.
IABC Research FoundationConducts studies and reports on the state of the communications business.
Gold Quill and Silver QuillAwards programs, annual international and regional competitions offering the opportunity to earn recognition for your best work and learn from others’ achievements.
LEARN MORE ABOUT IABCVisit the Web site at www.iabc.com.Visit the San Francisco IABC chapter atwww.sf.iabc.com or send an e-mail [email protected].
Tess RobesonP: 925.640.3040P: 510.268.5419E: [email protected]
Lauren AlexanderP: 415.728.8624E: [email protected]
