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Independent Contractors SIG: An introduction and information gathering

October 25, 2018

Join other independent communicators for a meet-and-greet brainstorming session Are there experiences, information, challenges or areas of interest you’d like to explore? Come and share your input with the group… Read more

Leaders’ Lunch with Kellie Garrett: Talking business strategy, culture, and leadership behaviours

November 1, 2018

IABC/BC warmly welcomes Kellie Garrett, PCC, ICD.D, CDWF, IABC Fellow, for a daytime event handcrafted exclusively for senior communicators. Join a handful of your industry colleagues for lunch as leadership… Read more

Special speaker series: How leaders spark or destroy culture and employee engagement – with Kellie Garrett, PCC, ICD.D, CDWF, IABC Fellow

November 1, 2018

Kellie Garrett is a leadership expert who works with organizations to align business strategy, culture and leadership behaviours. The end goal? High employee engagement, which favourably impacts the customer experience…. Read more

Comms planning – From A to Z

November 7, 2018

In partnership with SFU Beedie School of Business, IABC/BC invites you to attend Comms planning — From A to Z, a two-hour workshop led by IABC/BC Past President Erin Driscoll,… Read more

Digital Strategy SIG: Handling Negative Reviews and Online PR

November 19, 2018

Negative reviews or Press can be a scary subject. Preparing for this as something that could (but hopefully won’t!) happen can prevent future PR disasters. Come share your thoughts and… Read more

Health Communicators SIG: Social Media for Health Care

November 20, 2018

Please join us for a lively discussion about how to elevate your health care social media campaigns to attract more engagement and pique public and media interest. We’ll discuss integrating… Read more

Lifting the Lid on Communications Careers – Speed Mentoring Series

November 29, 2018

We’re working to give communicators the edge they need to succeed in Vancouver’s unique and competitive marketplace. Whether you’re a student wondering how to break into the communications industry or… Read more

Mingle All the Way: The IABC/BC and CPRS Holiday Social

December 13, 2018

Warm up this winter with Mingle All the Way, the IABC/BC and CPRS holiday social! Mix, mingle, and make merry with colleagues old and new from two of B.C.’s leading… Read more

Webinar series: Storytelling in the digital age

January 31, 2019

Digital channels are constantly changing, and always busy. When there is always a new added feature on a social channel, or the latest trend to follow it’s really easy to… Read more

Health Communicators SIG: Junk the jargon! Minimize medical language for better health care writing

February 5, 2019

Join us for a lively roundtable discussion on tips and tricks for translating technical and medical language into readable copy. Whether educating patients or making news pitches, the ability to… Read more