Welcome to IABC/Columbus
The Columbus, Ohio, chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
If you are looking for a place to network and find great professional development opportunities, be sure to join us for our upcoming programs.
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Feb 16 – IABC/Columbus Eye-Opener: Getting Started on Twitter

New to Twitter? Not sure what all the fuss is about? Curious but don’t have a lot of time?

Join IABC/Columbus for “Getting Started on Twitter,” a 45-minute, hands-on introduction to what Twitter is, how to use it, and how it can be a useful professional communications tool.

By the end of the session, you’ll know how to set up a Twitter account, how to participate in the conversation, and how to monitor and measure your engagement in this medium. We encourage you to bring your laptop equipped with wi-fi, but it is not necessary.

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Feb 25 – Beyond the Mainstream: Thriving in a Digital Media World

In the digital age, communications are evolving so fast that it’s now possible to instantly connect with millions of people all over the world. February 25th, leaders in Ohio State’s Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism will provide a high-energy, interactive presentation that demonstrates how organizations are using technologies like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Join IABC in February and save $40

February 2010 is an IABC Worldwide Membership Month! This means that if you’re a new or lapsed member who joins or re-joins IABC, we’ll waive the application fee (US$40 for faxed/mailed/phoned enrollments; US$30 for Internet enrollments). Please remember: your application must be *received* at the San Francisco Headquarters office during the month of February to qualify.

Join now by visiting http://www.iabc.com/join or calling 1.800.776.4222 or +1 415.544.4700.

For 40 years, IABC has brought communication professionals together to learn from one another, promote credibility for the profession and build enduring friendships. By joining IABC, you become part of a worldwide community dedicated to helping each other improve skills, share best practices, advance in your career–and have a lot of fun doing it. You’ll enjoy trading opinions, brainstorming new ideas, and making connections in our lively network. And you’ll become more valuable and relevant to your organization as you access the collective knowledge and experience of your fellow members.

If you’d like to learn more about IABC, please visit http://www.iabc.com/membershipinfo

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Job Posting: Biomass Project Coordinator

Buckeye Forest Council (BFC) seeks a qualified person to manage the initial phase of our biomass campaign to address the growing arena of biomass development at the state and federal levels. Applicant must be available and ready to start immediately. Position will require some travel.

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A Round of Applause Awaits you

You work hard on it when you created the communication. You were proud of it when it was implemented. Your audience ranked it as a highly effective communication.

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Job Posting: Web Designer

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is hiring a Web Designer that will support both the Company’s Intranet site and its Interactive Marketing team, based in Marysville, Ohio.

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Job Posting: Director of Marketing & Communications

The Ohio Environmental Council is seeking a key staff member to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the environmental field to reach existing critical target audiences, develop new audiences, and build OEC’s capacity to communicate its mission and successes.

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Job Posting: Writer – Corporate Intranet

Nationwide Insurance, located in downtown Columbus, seeks a Communications Specialist to be a lead writer for the corporate intranet and a contributor to special writing projects.

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