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IABC Philadelphia produces nine or 10 professional development meetings per year. The events take place in Center City Philadelphia and in the city's Western suburbs. During the time of coronavirus business closures and travel restrictions, we're conducting our meetings online. Events are open to members, guests sand student practitioners. 

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Welcome to IABC Philadelphia - We unite business communicators in the greater Philadelphia area.

Our networking events, workshops and webinars bring together local professionals and influencers in corporate communications, public relations and marketing.

One of 100 chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators, IABC Philadelphia serves Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Attend our September 15 program: How to Communicate About Social Justice Issues: The Fine Art of Not Saying Stupid Sh*t. And join us on October 13 for The Trust Transformation.

The International Association of Business Communicators was founded in 1970 and now has 8,000 members across 100 chapters. It organizes an annual, three-day World Conference, where attendees network and learn the latest tactics in everything from crisis management to employee engagement. 

Join us today to expand your network, expertise, and circle of friends.

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The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philadelphia Chapter is a membership-based trade association for business communicators, who live or work in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.  IABC Philadelphia represents one of the 100 chapters of IABC worldwide.

Mission

IABC Philadelphia empowers its members to be successful professional communicators by providing learning and development, networking and career enhancement opportunities.

We provide opportunities to further professional development, network with industry peers, and connect communications professionals with local companies and organizations.  

The IABC Philadelphia Chapter provides educational programming, networking, job search assistance, job postings, and volunteer opportunities for its members and non-members. We represent a diverse array of expertise and experiences, including:

IABC Philadelphia Chapter members also represent varied organizations, such as:

Committed to helping its members advance their professional careers, IABC Philadelphia offers valuable opportunities to students, entry-level, mid-career and executive communicators.

If you would like to expand your knowledge, learn new skills or meet new friends, we invite you to join IABC Philadelphia.