IABC Ottawa | Connecting you with the people & insights you need

Advance your knowledge, grow your network and develop your career.

The International Association of Business Communicators brings together a community of communications professionals who to connect, share, and thrive.

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Advance your knowledge, grow your network and develop your career.

The International Association of Business Communicators brings together a community of communications professionals who to connect, share, and thrive.

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Why IABC Ottawa?

IABC is a global network of communication professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness through business communications.

Here at IABC Ottawa, we are a vibrant group of communicators with a passion for strategic communications and a heart for the organizations and people we serve.

This is your opportunity to meet talented professionals who could be future collaborators, mentors, job referrals, and friends.

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IABC Ottawa is a fun, non-profit organization run by volunteer leaders. To connect the local community we offer a number of career development opportunities to help you learn and connect including: professional development events, networking events, special interest groups for members, Jobline, The Voice podcast, volunteer opportunities and more. This is your community, come join us!

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Join Sherry Aske, social media expert and digital media producer once a month as she interviews some of North America's leading marketing professionals. If you need expert insights and tips on strategy, SMM, crisis comms, and PR, come along for the adventure!

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Join Us

We are an organization of professional communicators who work toward advancing careers of individual members as well as advancing the communications field as a whole.Membership with IABC/Ottawa includes access to a network of local members, professional development workshops, meet-ups, webinars and more.

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Meet The Board

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