ABOUT IABC/TORONTO

Welcome to the IABC/Toronto chapter Website.

As the largest chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, we provide access to products, services, activities and networking opportunities in Toronto and around the world. We help people and organizations achieve excellence in corporate communications, public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public affairs and other forms of communication.

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About Us

Founded in 1970, the International Association of Business Communicators -- IABC provides a professional network of more than 15,000 business communication professionals in more than 70 countries, operating within more than 100 chapters around the world.

Members worldwide -- in every industry both within the public and nonprofit sectors -- have leveraged our resources in advancing their careers and meeting organizational objectives by delivering value through improving business performance via effective communications.

IABC/Toronto is managed by an executive board of volunteer leaders. The chapter has won numerous chapter management awards. To view a list of past presidents of IABC/Toronto, please visit Past Presidents. To learn more about the volunteer leaders of IABC/Toronto or contact the current executive board, please visit Chapter Board.

The Toronto Chapter is the largest chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.

Our members hold positions in:

Public relations/Media relations Writing
Corporate communications Editing
Public affairs Training
Investor relations Advertising
Government relations Graphic design
Marketing communication Human resources
Community relations Teaching
Video and multimedia production  

The Toronto Chapter of IABC provides members with the tools and resources to excel at all levels of their communication engagements

We support members with member benefits, such as:

  • A meeting place for face-to-face networking opportunities.
  • Recognition and awards opportunities.
  • Regular newsletters and email bulletins.
  • Careers centre job board for career advancement.
  • Accreditation - IABC's professional credential program where candidates may earn the designation of Accredited Business Communicator (ABC).
  • Online discussions on the latest issues shaping the profession.
  • Volunteer opportunities.
  • Knowledge Centre and online library with the research on effective business communication.
  • Strategic communications tools, real-life case studies and ready-to-use templates.
  • The collective experience of IABC’s worldwide network.

IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields, and is committed towards establishing and supporting the highest professional standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication.

Chapter Management Awards History

  • IABC/Toronto Large Chapter and International Chapter of the Year: 1987

2006/2007

Award of Excellence

  1. Financial management
  2. Student involvement
  3. Communication
  4. Leadership development
  5. Professional development

Award of Merit

  1. Membership marketing
  2. Community involvement

IABC Staff Awards

  1. The most new members
  2. The most student members
  3. The most accredited members

2005/2006

Award of Excellence

  1. Professional Development
  2. Financial Management

Award OF Merit

  1. Leadership Development,
  2. Community & Educational Involvement

IABC Staff Awards

  1. The most new members
  2. The most student members
  3. The most accredited members
  4. Best chapter website

2004/2005

Award of Excellence

  1. Leadership Development
  2. Financial Management

Award of Merit

  1. Member Marketing
  2. Community and Educational Involvement

IABC Staff Award of Merit

  1. Chapter Management
  2. Student Membership

2003/2004

Award of Merit

  1. Professional Development
  2. Leadership Development
  3. Community and Educational Involvement