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IABC/HOUSTON HONORS IMPERIAL SUGAR CEO WITH 2009 COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AWARD

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Houston – May 1, 2009 – The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) presented John C. Sheptor, chief executive officer of Imperial Sugar Company, with the 2009 Communication Leadership Award during the organization’s Bronze Quill Awards Gala on April. 30. The award, given annually to an organizational leader who actively supports communications by initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communications programs, went to Sheptor in honor of the tremendous crisis communication efforts he directed after a tragic February 2008 explosion at the company’s refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia. The explosion and subsequent fire occurred just eight days after Sheptor took the reins at Imperial Sugar. Sheptor was touring that plant on the day of the explosion. From the moment the tragedy occurred, he maintained a constant level of communication with all stakeholders — including families, first...

IABC 2009 Southern Region Conference RFP for Speaker Presentations

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

IABC U.S. Southern Region seeks speakers for our 2009 regional conference. The conference will consist of a full day of 75-minute breakout sessions, and may offer a number of in-depth sessions before or after the conference on key topics affecting today’s business communicators. We anticipate the conference may draw more than 200 communicators from the southern United States, and Northern and Southern Caribbean. The conference will provide sessions in four tracks or the key areas of communications leadership, public relations, branding and marketing, and employee communication. We are also looking for presentations that include tips and advice on managing career and work in tough economic times, doing more with less and success stories about using social media techniques. Our members work in corporate settings, academia, not-for-profit organizations, health/medical facilities, manufacturing, small businesses and independent settings. Attendees will represent entry-level...

IABC Chair to Address Houston Chapter on

noemail@iabchouston.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

IABC Chair to Address Houston Chapter on Learning to Communicate With an International Accent Luncheon Meeting Set for March 26 at House of Blues, Houston Houston, March 17, 2009 – After spending nearly 20 years building a career and a strong network of professional contacts in the United States, Barbara Gibson, ABC, quit her job, sold most of her possessions and moved to London with no contacts, no work permit and no idea of what lay ahead. Now, running a successful consultancy and serving as IABC/International Chair, Gibson will reveal to IABC/Houston members and guests on March 26, 2009, at the House of Blues, how she leveraged her IABC membership to overcome cultural barriers, gain understanding of differences in communication practice, build a network and gain professional credibility even though she was an outsider. She'll also share her tips for building a powerful network whether you want to expand your contacts worldwide or locally. Gibson currently heads London-based...

IABC/Houston Welcomes Nominations for 2009 Communication Leadership Award

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Houston – March 5, 2009 – Each year, the Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) recognizes a top-level business or organizational leader who actively supports communications by initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communications programs within his or her organization. The deadline for this year’s nominations is Monday, March 16, so IABC/Houston is encouraging all communications professionals in Houston and southern Texas to identify and submit one or more exemplary communicators at the executive level for this year’s Communication Leadership Award. Information on the award and a link to the nomination form are available at http://www.iabchouston.com/Communicator/. There is no fee to submit a nominee for this award, and you can nominate more than one person, explained Theresa Parker, IABC/Houston president. The only guidelines are that the person must be an active member of your organization’s...

Deadline Nears for IABC/Houston Bronze Quill 2009 Submissions

noemail@iabchouston.com — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Houston – Feb. 11, 2009 – The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) is nearing the deadline for entries to its Bronze Quill Awards, which annually celebrates the outstanding efforts of the communications professionals in Houston and southern Texas. The deadline for entries is this Friday, Feb. 13, although procrastinators will be able to enter, for a small entry fee penalty, until Feb. 20. The Bronze Quill Awards are open to members and non-members alike, and all original communication programs and projects that produced measurable results in 2008 are eligible for submission. The chapter anticipates more than 100 entries in three award divisions: Communication Management, Communication Skills and Communication Creative. Communicators interested in submitting entries may start by visiting www.iabchouston.com/QuillAwards. The site includes links to the call for entries (only available online) as well as entry guidelines and forms,...

Canadian Barbecue Guru Mixes Business With Brisket

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Rockin’ Ronnie Brings His Meaty Motivational Message to Houston Houston, Feb. 9, 2009 – In his day job, Ron Shewchuk is a business consultant who helps organizations communicate better with their employees. In his spare time, he’s built a second career as his alter-ego, Rockin’ Ronnie, international barbecue champion and bestselling cookbook author. A few years ago Shewchuk had a crazy idea to combine his lifelong passions for outdoor cooking and indoor business communications. The result: a combination multi-course meal and keynote address called Everything I Know About Communication, I Learned From Barbecue. Shewchuk is bringing his smoke-infused business wisdom to Houston’s famed Armadillo Palace on February 26, where he’ll deliver his talk to the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. His visit is timed to coincide with The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, the first big event of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. If famous...

IABC/Houston Announces 2 New Awards for Bronze Quill 2009

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Houston – (Feb. 5, 2009) – The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) is celebrating the local area’s top communication professionals by offering two new awards to honor them during its Be Heard, Be Awarded, Be Celebrated...Get Bronzed! 2009 Bronze Quill Awards Gala. In addition to its existing Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit and Communication Leadership Award, IABC/Houston is adding a Best in Show Award for the entry with the highest cumulative score. As well, the criteria for the Communicator of the Year award has been made even easier—a panel of accredited business communicators will choose the Communicator of the Year from among the top ten scoring entries from IABC/Houston members. IABC/Houston’s annual Bronze Quill program recognizes and honors Houston and southern Texas communications professionals whose work the previous year has exemplified excellence in communications. This year, the chapter anticipates more than 100...

Dr. Peter Bishop, Futurist, Coordinator of Master Program in Future Studies, College of Technology, University of Houston, to Share Insights on Strategic Planning

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Jan. 19 – If developing a communications plan for your organization or client is on your to-do list for 2009, help is on the way. IABC/Houston presents Dr. Peter Bishop, futurist and coordinator of the graduate program in Futures Studies at the University of Houston, at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22. Dr. Bishop will share strategic foresight concepts, procedures and tools that will help organizations anticipate change and influence the long-term effectiveness of strategic planning efforts. The meeting includes a morning workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon presentation from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maggiano’s, 2019 Post Oak Blvd., in Houston. Drawing content from a new five-day certification seminar he is teaching at UH in Strategic Foresight, Dr. Bishop will cover how communications planners can scan the environment and analyze current trends, anticipate disruptive futures and effectively set strategic direction. Pam McConathy, principal...

Dr. Richard Murray, Political Analyst, University of Houston, to Discuss Election-Winning Communications Strategies at Dec. 4 Meeting

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Dec. 1 – After 20 months of campaigning that started with nearly 20 serious candidates, voters have decided who they want to be the next president of the United States. University of Houston political analyst Dr. Richard Murray will share his perspective on what have we learned from this historic marathon contest, the impact of communications on the election and what the next few months may look like during the Dec. 4 meeting of the Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aiden Hotel, 1117 Prairie St, in downtown Houston. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided and an interactive Q&A session will follow Dr. Murray’s presentation. For more details and to register, please visit www.iabchouston.com. Media who wish to cover this event are invited to attend as guests of IABC/Houston with an advance reservation. Please contact Tracy Torma, 832-293-3475 or tracy@torma.com. About IABC/Houston With...

Rice University Professor Deborah Barrett to Share Keys to Effective Leadership Communication at IABC/Houston Meeting Oct. 23

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Oct. 20 – In a time of economic crisis and business uncertainty, it’s important for business leaders to communicate effectively with their employees and other stakeholders. IABC/Houston presents Rice University Professor Deborah Barrett for a program on effective leadership communication at its October 2008 program. The meeting will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Damian’s Cucina Italiana, 2011 Smith St., in Houston. Dr. Barrett’s program, Leadership Communication: Establishing the Communication Needs of Senior-Level Managers, focuses on defining what senior managers need to communicate with impact and effectiveness in today's business environment and explores how consultants and corporate communications professionals can help them get there. Dr. Barrett will explain the central concept of her book, Leadership Communication, and discuss how this original framework can be used to map out the levels of communication ability business leaders need. Dr. Barrett is...

Houston Mayor Bill White to Give Talk at IABC/Houston on Communication in the Nation's Fourth Largest City

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, July 16 – IABC/Houston’s July 2008 program features Houston Mayor Bill White on Thursday, July 24th at Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith St.. Mayor White will share his insight into the challenges of communicating to 2.4 million Houstonians and how he has done so in a relevant manner. Additionally, Mayor White will also discuss how he has internally communicated to more than 22,000 employees in this $1.5 billion organization. Furthermore, Mayor White will address his techniques for externally communicating to hundreds of civic clubs, and county, state, federal, and international governments. For more details and to register, please visit www.iabchouston.com by Wednesday, July 23rd as limited space is available. The luncheon will begin at 11:15 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. Media who wish to cover this event are invited to attend as guests of IABC/Houston with an advance reservation. Please contact Travis Harper, 713 401 9543 or travis.harper@prnewswire.com. About IABC/Houston ...

IABC/Houston Honors Executive, Member Communicators of the Year

noemail@iabchouston.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) named Dr. Giuseppe Colasurdo, dean of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, its Executive Communicator of the Year. David B. McKinney, ABC, APR, Communications Manager at Shell Oil Company’s Deer Park refinery and chemical plant, was named Member Communicator of the Year. The prestigious awards were presented April 24 at the organization’s annual Bronze Quill Awards banquet at the Junior League of Houston. Dr. Colasurdo, who is also the H. Wayne Hightower Professor in the Medical Sciences, is the ninth recipient of the award, which recognizes excellence in leadership, management, and communication skills. Recipients are chosen for their achievements in initiating, directing, supporting, or sustaining outstanding and effective communication programs and demonstrating solid understanding and support of communication within his or her organization with the highest professional and ethical...

IABC/Houston Announces Deadline for 2007 Bronze Quill Awards

noemail@iabchouston.com — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Houston Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) is seeking entries from Houston area communicators for the 2007 Bronze Quill Awards. The early bird deadline of February 2 features a reduced entry fee, and the final deadline is February 9. The theme for the 2007 Awards is “Communications That Soar.” Bronze Quill is IABC/Houston’s annual competition for communication professionals, with more than 90 potential winners judged in 27 categories recognizing excellence in publications, communications campaigns, and marketing products. The competition is open to IABC members and non-members and includes categories for college-level student entries. Winners will be recognized April 12, 2007, at the Awards Gala, to be held at the Junior League of Houston. IABC/Houston is also seeking nominations for its 8th annual IABC Executive Communicator of the Year Award, which recognizes a top-level business or organizational leader...

IABC/Houston Seeks Nominations for Prestigious Executive Communicator of the Year Award

noemail@iabchouston.com — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Houston Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) is seeking nominations for its 8th annual IABC Executive Communicator of the Year Award, which recognizes a top-level business or organizational leader who displays understanding and active support of communication. Awards Chair Ginger Bertrand, president of Bertrand Communications, Inc., encouraged companies and organizations to nominate their executive communicators for consideration in this category. “This award focuses on those in leadership roles who positively impact their organizations through effective communication,” she said. Bertrand noted that the annual award has recognized a series of outstanding executives in Houston, including last year’s recipient, J. William (Bill) Boyar, chairman of Boyar & Miller Law Firm. Other previous recipients of the award include: Jackie Martin, former president, the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast; Steven L. Miller, chairman...

A SALUTE TO HOUSTON'S COMMUNICATIONS ALL STARS

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:00:00 GMT

BANQUET HONORS 2006 BRONZE QUILL WINNERS WHO: IABC members, Bronze Quill contest participants, honored guest, and all communication professionals. WHAT: Join IABC/Houston for a night of food and fun as it presents A Salute to Houston's Communications ALL STARS at the 2006 Bronze Quill Awards Banquet honoring 2006's Bronze Quill winners. Sponsored by the Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, this annual competition is open to all Houston area professionals and students who produce work in the preceding calendar year. The awards recognize excellence in organizational communication and include multiple divisions and categories. WHEN: August 24, 2006 6 p.m. WHERE: Champions Pavilion at Minute MaidPark 501 Crawford Houston, TX 77002 RESERVATIONS: www.iabchouston.com MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole...

IABC Houston Wins International Awards

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Awards include Communication Awards of Excellence and Professional Development, Finance and Leadership Awards of Merit Houston, TX - March 10, 2006 - The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has been awarded four awards for outstanding chapter management. IABC Houston won an award of excellence in the Communication category and awards of merit in the Professional Development, Finance and Leadership categories. The awards were announced at the 2006 Leadership Institute conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. IABC's Chapter Management Awards recognize the leadership abilities, management skills, creativity and teamwork of outstanding volunteer chapter leaders worldwide. Awards are presented in three divisions: small, mid-size and large chapters. Within those divisions are six categories: membership marketing, professional development, financial management, leadership development, communication, and community and educational...

Waiting for Your Cat to Bark? Persuading Customers When They Ignore Marketing

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:00:00 GMT

IABC/HOUSTON JULY PROGRAM Title: Waiting for Your Cat to Bark? Persuading Customers When They Ignore Marketing What: Starting from the premise that customers behave more like cats than Pavlov's dogs, this internet marketing consulting team's new book examines how emerging media have diluted the effectiveness of mass marketing. Marketing communicators need to redefine how they interact with customers -- and take greater advantage of interconnected media channels. Find out how to: Accelerate the persuasive momentum that drives your customers to take action. Plug big holes in your marketing message both online and off. Use to your advantage the increased control customers have in this emerging marketplace. Come get retooled and learn how these pieces fit together using Persuasion Architecture, a framework for making all your marketing channels work together. Who: Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg are the inventors of Persuasion Architecture and leading experts in the...

Communications Pro Earns Accreditation Designation

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Communication Pro Earns Accreditation Designation SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 14, 2006) - Pegge Bogle, of Houston-based Pierpont Communications, has earned the Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). IABC's accreditation process measures the strategic abilities and technical skills of a communicator, and is a critical step in a communicator's career growth. Achieving accreditation demonstrates to fellow communicators, and to present or perspective employers and clients, that an important milestone in professional development has been attained. The process consists of rigorous evaluation that identifies and recognizes the highly qualified, well-rounded communicator through a review of their portfolio of work, and written and oral examinations. Candidates meeting the exacting requirements of the process earn the designation Accredited Business Communicator (ABC). Most candidates find that the accreditation...

IABC Houston Honors 2005 Executive Communicator of the Year

noemail@iabchouston.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:00:00 GMT

Clark Baker, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston, Embodies Communication Excellence HOUSTON, TX August 29, 2005 - The Houston Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) awarded its prestigious Executive Communicator of the Year Award to Clark Baker, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston, at the chapter's annual Bronze Quill Awards Banquet Thursday, August 25, 2005, at the Houston Hilton Post Oak. One of the things that stood out most about Baker, according to IABC Executive Communicator Judge Susan H. Burnell, APR, was that He wanted to take communications to a higher level, so he made the organization's Director of Communications a direct report. This alignment was a real plus for the organization, the director, the communications profession, and, I think, what our award should celebrate. IABC/Houston's Bronze Quill recognizes outstanding achievement in a broad variety of communications initiatives including annual reports,...

American Association of Port Authorities Presents Crisis Communications

noemail@iabchouston.com — Tue, 03 May 2005 20:00:00 GMT

The American Association of Port Authorities are putting on a pair of hard-hitting, interactive communications workshops in Galveston, June 7-8.

The June 7 session will be a crisis communications drill; the June 8 session will be a simulated commission meeting on a tough, waterfront land-use development issue.

Both sessions are designed to put professional communicators through the rigors of communicating under pressure.

If any IABC members are interested in participating, AAPA will give them the AAPA "member" rate. For more information on the AAPA web site Click Here.

To read a flyer about the event, Click Here.