1. The San Francisco chapter of the International Association of
Business Communicators (IABC) is a professional network of over
300 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 Connection
Monthly e-newsletter that keeps you
abreast of SF IABC news and events
Communication World
IABC’s professional journal, produced
six times a year
MORE RESOURCES AND BENEFITS
IABC eXchange
IABC 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 Cafe2Go
Cafe2Go 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 Program
Enables you to sharpen and expand
your communication skills; becoming an
Accredited Business Communicator helps
you gain professional credibility.
IABC Research Foundation
Conducts studies and reports on the
state of the communications business.
Gold Quill and Silver Quill
Awards programs, annual international
and regional competitions offering the
opportunity to earn recognition for your
best work and learn from others’
achievements.
LEARN MORE ABOUT IABC
Visit the Web site at www.iabc.com.
Visit the San Francisco IABC chapter at
www.sf.iabc.com or send an e-mail to
sfiabc@sfiabc.org.
Tess Robeson
P: 925.640.3040
P: 510.268.5419
E: mtrobeson@yahoo.com
Lauren Alexander
P: 415.728.8624
E: lauren.k.alexander@gmail.com