HOW TO JOIN

IABC membership runs for a full 12-month period and begins immediately upon receipt of full payment and application to IABC world headquarters. Members must belong to the international level of the association. District/regional membership is automatic. Each chapter and district region may set its own dues; as a result, total dues amounts vary according to a member's location.

• IABC international dues for new Cleveland members is $324 plus a $40 application fee.
• The renewal fee is $324.
• Your Cleveland chapter membership is included.
• Click here for Student Membership information.

Your membership belongs to you no matter who paid for it. IABC memberships are individual memberships.  To join IABC now, click here.

Questions?  Contact chapter administrator Pam Tallant.

GET INVOLVED

Looking for a way to contribute to IABC Cleveland, met new people and stretch your skills? Several committees led by members of the IABC Cleveland Board are looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming programming year. It’s an excellent way to make new contacts and to deepen your chapter involvement. Questions?  Contact chapter president, Stephen Clark.

OUR VISION

To develop and nurture a highly effective and diverse professional communication community in Northeast Ohio.

To provide the tools and resources that increase the effectiveness of our members, enhance their careers and ensure the highest standards of professional communication for companies and clients.

IABC CLEVELAND HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE

The Internationl Association of Business Communicators (IABC) recognized its Cleveland Chapter for professional development activities and outstanding chapter management in 2010.

In 2009 IABC Cleveland received an award of excellence for its work in the student involvement category and an award of merit in the membership marketing category. 

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) was founded in 1970 as a merger between the American Association of Industrial Editors and the International Council of Industrial Editors. The local Cleveland chapter was actually chartered in 1934.

As a member of IABC Cleveland, you’ll have the opportunity to access a wide array of resources, including:

• A network of communicators that begins right here in Northeastern Ohio and extends 15,000 strong in 80 countries.
• Professional development programs, volunteer activities and other events to keep you plugged into your local community.
• Local job postings and job listings through the IABC Job Centre.
• IABC International publications such as Communications World magazine and CW Bulletin, which provide information on current communication issues and business trends.
• The IABC International Web site, www.iabc.com, its membership directory, online library and MyComm, a powerful communication planning tool created by Cisco Systems.
• IABC’s MemberSpeak, an electronic bulletin board located at www.iabc.com.
• Member discounts on IABC International programs, webinars, publications, templates and other tools.