Member Resources

As your local connection to the largest worldwide association for communication professionals, IABC Tampa Bay facilitates access to fellow communicators down the street and around the world.

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To help build your professional network, membership includes access to:

 Educational opportunities include:

To start taking advantage of the numerous benefits in an IABC Tampa Bay membership, join today.

Member benefits, resources and tools

• Accreditation program – professional credential program (Accredited Business Communicator) recognizing communicators who reached a globally accepted standard of knowledge and proficiency in their chosen field
• Communication World – magazine (six issues annually) packed with communication-management strategy and tactics, research findings, case studies, peer perspectives and more
• CW Bulletin – monthly e-newsletter covering topics of concern in the industry, career-development insights and more
• IABC Buzz – posting area to keep you in touch with IABC members near and far
• IABC eXchange blog tool – online tool, powered by the WordPress blogging platform, that allows you to create public or private blogs and Web sites
• IABC Marketplace – searchable database of IABC member consultants of all types, developed to help connect businesses with the communication services they need
• IABC’s Research Foundation – research summaries provided free to members, including member salary survey data
• Invaluable experience – opportunities to expand skills in marketing, finance, project management, meeting planning, public speaking and leadership through the chapter’s volunteer opportunities
• Job Bank – listing of communication, marketing and related job openings available in the metro area. If you’re not an IABC member and would like to post an opening, complete our form.. If you’re looking for a position outside the Tampa Bay area, check IABC’s Job Centre.
• Knowledge Centre – step-by-step instructions, real-life case studies, ready-to-use templates and research from IABC’s vast catalogue of manuals, books, templates and reports
• MemberSearch – e-directory to search members
• MemberSpeak – online posting area where members trade ideas, get advice, debate strategies and share information
• Member pricing – discounted rates on IABC events, products, accreditation application fees and Quill award entries
• “MyComm” – online planning tool that uses a six-step process to create a comprehensive strategic communication plan
• Networking – opportunities for meeting industry peers face to face at luncheons, conferences, happy hours and special interest group meetings
• Online library – Communication World and CW Bulletin archives, conference presentations and handouts, Knowledge Centre books and manuals, Gold Quill Award-winning communication plans and helpful Web links