Things can change so quickly.

On February 22, I was boarding a flight at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, returning to Cincinnati after an energizing two days at the International Association of Business Communicators’ Leadership Institute. Leaders and practitioners from New Zealand to Boston to Atlanta had gathered in Texas to brainstorm ways to advance the profession, create connections and develop strategic communicators. And yes, to sample the world’s best brisket.

Fast-forward to…

To help develop our volunteer leadership and increase member value, the IABC Heritage Region offers Conference scholarships and Leadership Institute stipends to chapter leaders and members-at-large. Details are in the overview below.  Chapter leaders also can download this file for yearly planning.

The region sends email notifications and scholarship application details several weeks ahead of each opportunity.

Here's a summary of the Cincinnati event by Krista Kuhlman, Experiential Marketing Manager at Giveback Sports, LLC

The  inaugural Challenge Accepted event held by IABC Greater Cincinnati in March 2019 featured local communicators sharing unique solutions to communication problems they have faced in the workplace. In the “Ted Talk style” format, each presenter walked the audience through a specific communication challenge they experienced, how it was resolved and the impact of the solution. Then,…

Leadership in Overdrive
A session dedicated to revving up the leadership engine to
 drive connection, community and change within IABC and beyond

 When: noon – 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (A working lunch at noon is planned, covered by a small registration fee)

Where:Greektown Casino‐Hotel. 1200 St. Antoine Street, Detroit MI 48226 (Salon B. 5^th Floor)

The region is also providing your chapter a $500 stipend to help offset travel and lodging costs. The registration fee is just $20. Chapters can…

Attending the recent IABC World Conference was like being the proverbial kid in a communications candy store.  Just look at the conference line-up: Communicating artificial intelligence. Driving culture change. Standing out in a noisy market. Engaging remote workers. Yes, please!

But with nearly a hundred sessions and networking events at this year’s event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, choices had to be made. And even though I couldn’t attend them all, there were several common themes…

The IABC Heritage Region is excited to deliver our annual conference in Detroit from September 22-24. The role communicators play within organizations continues to grow and evolve. This year’s conference is designed to equip you with the best practices and case studies that will help you elevate your role and influence.

Keynote speakers include:

• Alison Davis, founder and CEO, Davis & Company – “Becoming a Superstar Communicator”

• Aaron Foley, chief storyteller, City of Detroit –…

Topics this year have included managing fake news in the real world, public relations for the revitalization of an iconic landmark, renewing yours skills, mindset and career, and turning civic storytelling lessons into inspiration for your organization. 

Later in the year you can attend Heritage Region webinars on communicating across generations, gaining professional certification and more.

 To see details, view slides/recordings and register for coming webinars, go to https://iabcheritage.iglooc…

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Professional certification through the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise—and provide evidence of your outstanding abilities.

You can view a quick video with testimonials on the benefits of certification here.

The Communication Management Professional (CMP) and Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification exams will be offered at the IABC…