Author Archives: GSAdmin
2014 New Volunteer of the Year Nominees
Congratulations to all of the nominees for this year’s President’s Award for New Volunteer of the Year! This award is for volunteers typically in their first or second year of… Read more
What does neuroscience have to do with mentorship?
When we consider all the benefits that a mentoring relationship can generate, we usually think about the great practical career benefits. However, mentees and mentors alike take away something more…. Read more
President’s Message: As with all great leaders, IABC Leadership Institute inspires optimism
In the words of Al Gore, “airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo”. And driving 8 hours between Dallas and New Orleans due to… Read more
Using networking to make your career go boom: a recap
Did you know? IABC/BC is completely led and run by volunteers. From president to webmaster to event planners to SIG leaders, our “workforce” is comprised of IABC/BC members. Perks of… Read more
Feet in the present, eyes in the future: Why two students joined IABC/BC
Starting university or a career can be daunting, but dedication brings results. Shaelah Clancey, who turned 18 last May, is enrolled in the Public Relations Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University…. Read more
IABC BC Member Profile – Vincent Chan, Invisionation Photography
In this video interview with IABC BC member and sponsor, Vincent Chan – owner of Invisionation Photography – talks about photography: how he got into the business; what he likes… Read more
Start preparing now for Bronze Quill, Silver Leaf, Gold Quill entries!
Fall – back to school, Halloween, and – preparing for communications competitions? Yes, if you’ve ever thought of entering an IABC awards competition, this is the time to start preparing… Read more
BIV.com publishes employee communications article by IABC/BC member, Nancy Painter, ABC
Check out Business in Vancouver online for the secrets to engaging employees with honest communications, by IABC/BC member Nancy Painter, ABC. In ‘Make your employee communications meaningful,’ Nancy provides useful… Read more
Meet the new Connect team
After an outstanding year running the Connect e-newsletter, Alyssa Smith has passed the torch to Kealy Doyle, who helped her produce the biweekly newsletter this past season. Thanks, Alyssa, for… Read more
Members in the News: Effective Crisis Management
Chris Freimond, ABC and IABC/BC member, recently shared his expertise on crisis management in a two-part series in Business in Vancouver: One of the best ways for small and medium… Read more