IABC Washington
   
   
  April 2006
   
Message From The President
  IABC International recently honored us with three Chapter Management Awards >>> more
   
Survey Says…IABC/Washington is Growing on Many Levels
  The results of the recent member survey are in and we’ve had tremendous change in both size and demographics the last few years
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The Pinnacle of Success for Merger Communications
  Join us as Pinnacle Award recipient Chris Doherty, vice president of internal communications for Sprint/Nextel, discusses the communications strategies and tactics that supported the very successful Sprint/Nextel merger >>> more
   
Keyes Nominated for Seat on International Board
  Immediate Past President Marilyn Keyes is up for seat on IABC’s board of directors in June >>> more
   
The ABC of Boosting Your Career
  If you’re ready to take your career to the next level by becoming an Accredited Business Communicator, the chapter can help you get there
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Greater Maryland SIG Celebrates Mardi Gras
  Members north of the Beltway met in Ellicott City for a night of networking festivities >>> more
   
IABC/Washington Welcomes New Members
  Come see who has recently joined our chapter. >>> more
   
Become a Sponsor!
  Gain access to influential decision makers in the Greater Washington and Baltimore regions. >>> more
   
Other Communications Events
  These Web sites offer information on other events useful to communications professionals. >>> more
   
We’d like to thank Bates Creative Group, PNC Financial Services Group and Booz Allen Hamilton for their generous support of IABC/Washington.
   

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Members enjoyed networking at the March chapter meeting on incorporating research into communications strategies.
 

Upcoming IABC/Washington Events

Pinnacle Award Presentation
Date: Wednesday, April 5

Topic: Honoring an exceptional local communicator.

ABC Accreditation Exam
Date: Friday, April 7

Senior Communicators Council
 Date: Monday April 24

Topic: The Eye of the Storm: How Wal-Mart Remains Focused in the Midst of Challenges

IABC Conferences and Seminars

Topic: New Techniques for Engaging Employees
Date: Thursday, April 6
Format: Teleseminar

Topic: Negotiation Deadlock
Date: Wednesday, April 26
Format: Web Seminar

Topic: Planning for Success: Writing the Strategic Communication Plan
Date: Thursday, April 27
Format: Teleseminar

Topic: 2006 Corporate Reputation Summit
Date: April 27-28
Location: Chicago, IL