About the Canada West Region
IABC Canada West shapes the credibility and future of the communication profession in Western Canada through the words and actions of volunteer leaders. The region is run by a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors and representatives from each of the six chapters (British Columbia, Calgary, Edmonton, Manitoba, Regina, Saskatoon) in our region.
Our focus is the leaders who manage the operations of our chapters.
We provide support through:
- Leadership Development
- Professional Development
- Programs and Sponsorship
- Current Board Members
What’s New
It’s Your Time to Join the IABC Canada West Region Board of Directors!
Have a track record volunteering for IABC? Want to learn more about the role of IABC at the regional level? IABC’s Canada West Region (CWR) has an excellent opportunity for you to learn, help and [...]
Call for Volunteers – Help celebrate Canada’s communication excellence: get involved with the Silver Leaf awards committee
Do you have a passion for IABC? Do you have a passion for communication excellence? Are you a team player who can work virtually? Do you do well without micro-management? After a year break, the [...]
IABC Canada West Recent Tweets
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Recent Tweets from IABC BC, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and Manitoba
MEMBER MONTH🎉
REMEMBER? RE-MEMBER? BECOME A MEMBER?🤔
IABC Member month has been extended to April 18th! Join IABC or renew now for 20% off using the code “ IABC20”
Use the link below for more information including joining or renewing! 👇
https://www.iabc.com/membership/member-month/
Join us on April 15 for a webinar on sharing the results of the 2021 Global Listening Survey. Learn how listening is associated with generating ideas, how to use listening to create a more appealing workplace and more.
Programs like Canva have made editing easier for communicators across the country. Does this mean that Photoshop skills are no longer needed?
Jenna Wenkoff explores the pros and cons of each platform and what employers may be looking for:
https://iabccalgary.com/blog/are-photoshop-skills-necessary-in-2021/
Any new or renewed memberships between March 1 and April 18 will be automatically entered to win an IABC/Calgary season pass to events from May 2021 to May 2022 (excluding the holiday party and Transform conference).
Winners will be announced in May!
https://www.iabc.com/membership/member-month/
Last chance to buy your tickets!
Join us on April 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about meaningful and effective public engagement. Our guest speaker will be Tannis Topolnisky, owner of Alberta-based Topent Ltd. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-public-engagement-in-a-virtual-world-tickets-146075978183
Corporate Snakes and Career Ladders is simulation-based training that helps marketing and communication professionals advance from technical experts to trusted strategic advisors. IABC Canada West and its chapters invite you to join them on April 23. #IABC https://iabccanada.ca/en/canada-west/professional-development/corporate-snakes-and-ladders/
@iabcregina - oops! Sorry for the typo. Hope to see you there! #iabc https://twitter.com/SharonHunter/status/1376599904370450439
@iabc_cwr members - Come play Corporate Snakes and Career Ladders with us April 23! Test your skills as a strategic advisor. Reserve your spot now. @IABCyyc @IABCyeg @IABCManitoba @iabc_regina @IABCBC @IABCSaskatoon https://iabccanada.ca/en/canada-west/professional-development/corporate-snakes-and-ladders/
It may be April, but it's still #MarchMemberMonth. We've got an extra week and a half for you to still use promo code IABC20 for 20% off an IABC membership. Apply by April 18: https://buff.ly/3mrh3ep
We are looking for a new Vice-President to play a key role in leading the IABC Manitoba Chapter. Leaders are needed now more than ever before. Use your voice to make an impact. Apply by April 31: https://buff.ly/39ATRoq
#communications #leadership #GrowYourSkills
