Member Benefits

IABC can help.

Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of the profession. The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a worldwide alliance of 16,000 professionals dedicated to continually improving our professional abilities, progressing in our careers, sharing information and resources, uniting as a community, setting standards for excellence, building our credibility in the business world, and (best of all) having fun.

Our members work in employee communication, PR, marketing, investor relations, writing/editing, Web content and more.

Benefits of Membership in IABC/Houston

As a member of IABC/Houston, you have exclusive access to information, tools, resources and services that provide ideas and solutions for the business communications issues you face today and will face tomorrow.

(Some services are available to non-members for a fee or at a higher rate.)

• Job bank for employers and job seekers
• Professional development through monthly luncheon programs and periodic workshops
• Strategic interest groups for specific member segments and communication topics
• Directory of members, including categories of expertise
• Professional contacts through an active network
• IABC/Houston Insider – weekly newsletter
• Meeting notices
• Leadership, learning and service opportunities
• Interaction with local communication and business professionals
• Bronze Quill and local awards competitions
• ABC accreditation coaching

Benefits of Membership in IABC International

MemberSearch (eWorldbook): www.iabc.com/members/search/members/mbrsearch.cfm
Tap the collective experience of IABC’s worldwide network with this easy-to-use e-directory. You can search for other members using various parameters (e.g., industry, job function, geographic location) and contact them directly for advice, new ideas, fresh insights and problem-solving help.(You’ll need your member ID and password to log into all members-only services.)

MemberSpeak: www.iabc.com/forums
As the meeting place for worldwide members of IABC, this multi-featured posting area on the association Web site enables you to trade ideas, solicit advice and input, debate strategies and share information with your peers—unconstrained by time zones.

Online Content Library: www.iabc.com/private/library
You’ll find a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including Communication World and CW Bulletin archives, IABC conference presentations and handouts, Knowledge Centre books and manuals, Gold Quill Award-winning communication plans and helpful Web links.

Communication World: www.iabc.com/cw
Receive six issues packed with communication-management strategy and tactics, research findings, case studies, peer perspectives and departments that will make you think and smile.

CW Bulletin: www.iabc.com/cwbulletin
This monthly e-newsletter delves into a topic of concern in the industry, improves professional skills and provides industry news as well as career-development insights. To ensure delivery, make sure your e-mail address is current at www.iabc.com/update.

Job Centre: www.iabc.com/jobs
Check out worldwide listings of employment opportunities specifically targeted to communication professionals. Find a job or fill one on IABC’s international job board.

Member Discounts
You get a special price on IABC events, products, ABC accreditation application fees and Gold Quill Awards entry fees.

Product & Service Discounts: www.iabc.com/members/memDiscounts.htm
IABC members receive advantageous rates from third parties such as Kinko’s,
Avis, Choice Hotels and more.

Invaluable Experience
Volunteer projects help expand your skills in marketing, finance, project management, meeting planning, public speaking and leadership. Contact your chapter president to learn more about opportunities in your chapter, district or region.

Networking
Be sure to attend IABC’s local chapter meetings, which offer face-to-face networking, professional development and fun.