ABOUT IABC/TORONTO

Welcome to the IABC/Toronto chapter Web site.

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.

IABC/Toronto Membership

Become a member of IABC and IABC/Toronto for the very reasonable price of:

Members have unlimited access to valuable resources, such as:

  • IABC/Toronto's CareerLine
  • IABC/Toronto's publication Communicator published 11 times a year
  • IABC/Toronto's discussion board
  • Volunteer opportunities to help build your skills and networking opportunities
  • Special discounts at various workshops, seminars and conferences
  • Web Seminars
  • Educational materials and industry case studies
  • Job Search tips; and
  • Global resources from IABC.com

To find out more on the types of membership available, including corporate, professional and student, please go to http://www.iabc.com/members/joining/memTypes.htm.

What is IABC?

  • The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is the premier international knowledge network for practitioners engaged in strategic business communication management.
  • A professional organization for communicators around the world
  • IABC is organized on three levels: international, district/regional and local chapters. There are more than 14,794 IABC members working in more than 70 countries with more than 100 chapters around the world.

What is IABC/Toronto?

  • The largest IABC chapter in the world, with more than 1,400 members

IABC/Toronto

  • toronto.iabc.com
  • Opportunity to explore career options via CareerLine, the online job advertising service and posting service available to members of IABC/Toronto only
  • Communicator: IABC/Toronto's newsletter (members receive 11 issues a year)
  • e-Lerts: The chapter's biweekly electronic notification service regarding chapter programs and updates
  • Access to many programs and seminars that provide an opportunity to learn more about a career in business communications and how the field is changing
  • Opportunity to interact with those now working in the field at various social events and networking opportunities
  • Member rates for chapter events
  • Plenty of volunteer opportunities, including ones that provide leadership and management experience

IABC World Headquarters

  • Communication World magazine: Keep current on issues affecting communication practitioners
  • Discounted student rate to attend IABC's International conference
  • International job listings board
  • Access to the Member Centre on www.iabc.com, including the Job Centre,CW Online, the member database and MemberSpeak, where you can get mentoring from and/or simply connect with other IABC members
  • Member rates on IABC publications and textbooks
  • Member rates at district/regional events

Why Join IABC?

  • Help you meet your career aspirations
  • The Members' section of the Web site offers many resources
  • CareerLine service can help you find a job
  • Volunteer opportunities to build experience
  • Network with members, both locally and internationally
  • Professional and personal development
  • Learning
  • Fun
  • Special student membership rate

* Membership rates subject to change without notice; fees are determined by IABC World Headquarters in San Francisco, California, USA.

For more information, please contact:
International Association of Business Communicators,
Toronto Chapter (IABC/Toronto)
296 Jarvis Street Unit 7
Toronto ON M5B 2C5

Tel: 416-968-0264
Fax: 416-968-6818
E-mail: toronto-info@iabc.com

VP Membership: toronto-membership@iabc.com