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Silicon Valley IABC @SVIABC·

29 Oct

Who can relate?

How are those post-election comms coming along? Open Enrollment? 2021 Budget?😬

Robyn Hannah@robynhannah

This was the best meme I could create to accurately describe how I feel about 2020.

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Silicon Valley IABC @SVIABC·

29 Oct

Only 2 more days to save! Don’t miss @IABC Member Month. Use code IABC50 at checkout when you join or renew during October and receive a 25% discount on dues.

https://www.iabc.com/membership/member-month/

Will Tigley@wtigley

Member Month is ending this week at @IABC so it's a great time for communicators to join a professional association to keep networking and building your career during the pandemic. #IABC https://twitter.com/IABCManitoba/status/1321436693241729025

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Silicon Valley IABC @SVIABC·

27 Oct

The deadline for the 2021 @IABC Fellow has been extended. Learn more about the highest honor IABC bestows on our members and nominate someone today!
https://www.iabc.com/professional-development/awards/fellow-designation-2/ #IABCFellows

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4 months ago

Available for only three more days!

Join or renew your membership with IABC before June 30, and save 50%!

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4 months ago

Register for this free, open-to-the-public webinar today!

Effective Leadership During and After a Crisis Like COVID-19
Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m. PDT

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IABC Professional Development Program Receives ANSI International Accreditation

by SVIABC | Sep 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Only Communication Certification to Meet Specific Global Standard CHICAGO — The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) announced that its professional development initiative, the Global Communication Certification Council, has received...

Helping our community in uncertain times

by SVIABC | Jun 27, 2020 | Membership

Renew by June 30, and save 50%! With many IABC members and professionals in our wider community whose financial situation has changed due to COVID-19, we’re offering relief to those who’ve lost their job, been furloughed, or lost income and are due for renewal between...

IABC’s move to an association management model

by SVIABC | Jun 27, 2020 | Chapter Updates

IABC recently made the strategic decision to partner with an association management firm. Effective 1 July 2020, SmithBucklin will manage our association’s day-to-day operations, allowing us to better focus on delivering a great member experience that truly...

IABC Appoints Julie Wichlin as Executive Director

by SVIABC | Jun 20, 2020 | Chapter Updates

Experienced and Innovative Leader in the Organization’s 50th Year The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is pleased to announce the selection of Julie Wichlin as Executive Director. IABC is the leading global association connecting...

Call for Entries now open!

by SVIABC | Jun 8, 2020 | Awards and Recognition

The Call for Entries for IABC Pacific Plains 2020 Regional Silver Quill Awards is open as of June 1, 2020. The program offers a chance for communication professionals to connect to excellence by showcasing their best work. Deadline is July 15, 2020. The Pacific Plains...

Join and Go! Save 50% on membership before you register for the Virtual World Conference

by SVIABC | May 26, 2020 | Chapter Updates

These are challenging times and we're hearing from so many of you who want to stay connected to the IABC network. We have some good news—we’re extended our membership offer through the end of June, giving you more time to save. Through 30 June, new members save 50%...

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With the theme “Shift: #AreYouReady” and an eye toward the latest trends, solutions and ideas, the 2020 IABC World Conference explored the newest challenges and opportunities facing the communication profession. And now you can, too.

Register today, and get access to the recorded conference sessions for a full year. Be ready for what comes next with a year’s worth of professional development all in one place!

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