Save The Date – 2012 IABC HR Conference Coming to Pittsburgh

Jan 19th, 12 / 0 Comments

pittsburghInternational Association of Business Communicators Heritage Region Conference 2012 will be Oct. 14-16 at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Speakers

Leaders in all areas of communication including internal and external communications, marketing, research and measurement, brand communication, social media, public relations, media relations, consulting, business development and more are encouraged to submit proposals.

Click Here for the 2012HeritageConferenceSpeakerRFP.

Sponsors

Create communication connections by sponsoring the 7th Annual IABC Heritage Region Conference, which offers a great opportunity to get your name in front of top communication professionals while also helping to promote the art of business communication.

Click here: SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE for the sponsorship details.

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IABC Heritage Region Seeking Speakers – 2012 Regional Conference October 14-16 in Pittsburgh.

Jan 19th, 12 / 0 Comments

IABC Heritage Region is currently seeking speakers for the 2012 Regional Conference October 14-16 in Pittsburgh.

The conference will consist of approximately twenty 75-minute breakout sessions as well as the potential for in-depth 3-hour sessions on key topics affecting today’s business communicators. It is anticipated the conference will draw close to 250 communicators from the Northeast and Midwest United States.

Please review the Request for Speaker Proposals for anyone interested in making a presentation at the 2012 IABC Heritage Region Conference.

Potential speakers must submit the completed form by February 8, 2012.

For more information about the speaker RFP, please contact Elvin Montero or Mara Samuels, 2012 Conference Programming Committee, at iabchrspeakers@gmail.com or  609-947-3122 for Elvin  or  732- 872-2515 (w) | 732-803-0081 (m) for Mara.

Please note that the IABC Heritage Region Conference does not compensate for speaker fees, travel, accommodations or other expenses. Speakers are invited to enjoy a complimentary registration to the conference as a thank you for participation.

Feel free to pass this information to a colleague who is a good speaker and who might be interested in this opportunity.

Elvin Montero
Co-Chair, Speakers Committee
609-947-3122 (m)
emonteroiabc@gmail.com

Mara Samuels
Co-Chair, Speakers Committee
732-872-2515 (w)
732-803-0081 (m)
mara@mgs-marketing.com

Camille Downing
IABC Heritage Region Conference Committee
IABC Heritage Region Conference
412-492-8867
412-215-0556 (cell)
412-492-8857 (fax)
Camille.downing@verizon.net

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2011 Heritage Region Conference Registration Open!

Aug 1st, 11 / 0 Comments

More intimate than the World Conference, bigger than your local chapter, the Heritage Region Conference is nearly here. Now the conference website is live with the schedule, registration information and profiles of world class speakers. Don’t wait until the last minute and be scrambling for a hotel room and a rent-a-car.   

Register now to take advantage of early bird specials. See you in the Motor City!

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Heritage Region Conference Scholarship Deadline Extended!

Jul 12th, 11 / 0 Comments

Deadline extended!

Do you know of a member who could benefit from financial help to attend the exciting and educational IABC Heritage Region Conference,taking place in Detroit, Oct. 9 – 11?

Now is the time to nominate that person! The region is offering three chapter member scholarships for the 2011 conference. The scholarship provides one complimentary registration (retail value of $399) plus a travel stipend of $200. Applications for members-at-large are due August 10th, and for chapter members on August 19th.

The process is easy:

  1. Consult with the prospective nominee’s chapter board (if the individual is not a member-at-large) to make sure that board is not already nominating a chapter member this year. (If that board is already nominating someone, we cannot accept a regional board member’s nomination of someone in that chapter.)
  2. Contact the individual you are considering to make sure that person would be able to attend with the assistance of one of our Heritage Region Scholarships.
  3. Download the application from the Heritage Region Web site and complete the basic nominee information. E-mail the form to your nominee and ask that person to complete responses on the last section. The focus is on (1) chapter or region volunteer service and leadership, (2) reasons for attending and plans for sharing the experience.
  4. Submit the application as follows:
  • For members-at-large, e-mail to Amy Miller, members-at-large chair, at amy.miller@lexisnexis.com, no later than August 10th.
  • For chapter members, e-mail to Pat Frey, scholarships and chapter grants chair, at pfrey@fuse.net , no later than August 19th.
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Drive to be the best: Enter the 2011 Silver Quill Awards

Jun 17th, 11 / 0 Comments

Drive to be the Best and begin your quest for excellence

ENTER THE 2011 SILVER QUILL AWARDS

Early Bird Deadline: July 22, 2011

Final Deadline: July 29, 2011

The 2011 Heritage Region Silver Quill honors those communicators who demonstrate passion and drive to be the best. Become part of this outstanding group by entering the Silver Quill Awards and see how your hard work stands up against the competition. 

  • Entries will be evaluated by a two-tier judging panel of experienced communicators, including Accredited Business Communicators (ABC) and past Silver Quill Winners.
  • Choose from a wide range of categories.
  • Receive recognition at the Silver Quill Awards Banquet during the IABC Heritage Region Conference, Oct. 9-11 in Detroit.

Entry forms and guidelines can be found here.

For questions, email 2011silverquill@gmail.com

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Shifting Gears: Adapting to the New Normal

Jun 17th, 11 / 0 Comments

Shifting Gears: Adapting to the New Normal

IABC 2011 Heritage Region Conference

Oct. 9-11, 2011  Detroit

You probably know us as the Motor City or maybe even Motown. We put the world on wheels, but we’ve changed a lot in the past few years. We’ve had to reinvent our industries and the way we communicate. As a result, we’ve learned a lot about what works, and more importantly, what doesn’t.

We are a city on the rebound with an inspiring story to tell. Come to Detroit this fall and learn our secrets about how to transform your communications to adapt to the new normal.

You’ll hear real-life stories from local and national speakers about how powerful communication efforts are making a difference in our communities and our organizations. With a bounty of breakout sessions and opportunities to meet fellow communicators, you’re guaranteed to leave with a mind full of ideas.

Accelerate your communications. Join us in Detroit!

Early registration opens soon at heritageregion.iabc.com

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2011 Heritage Region Board Nominations

Feb 16th, 11 / 0 Comments

Nominations for our Upcoming Elections:  The Heritage Region is currently seeking nominations for officer and director positions on the 2011-2012 board as well as for committee chairs and committee members. 

THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS Feb. 21.

 Potential nominees come from throughout the Region, including, but not limited to:

  • Current and former chapter leaders
  • Current and former Heritage Region leaders
  • Heritage Region members-at-large (MALs)
  • Self-nominations

 We encourage all IABC members in the Heritage Region to submit names of potential candidates and/or nominate themselves for board and committee chair positions.  You may serve your chapter and your region at the same time and we hope that chapters will widely publicize this information at chapter meetings, in your newsletters and on your websites.  Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 21.

 Please forward the names of potential candidates to Randi Hansen, immediate past region director and nominating committee chair (e-mail: Hansenforiabc@gmail.com) and encourage potential candidates to complete the application process detailed below.  Self-nominations are encouraged.

 

Click here for more information.

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Get motivated to build your Silver Quill entry

Jul 13th, 10 / 0 Comments

Looking to get motivated to build your Silver Quill entry?

Check out the video “Silver Quill Entry Tips” prepared by the Connecticut chapter.

Then complete your call for entries and submit it by July 23 (July 28 late fee applies).

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