International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Chicago is a diverse group of professional communicators employed in public relations, employee communications, community relations, graphic design, marketing and media production.

IABC/Chicago is the oldest chapter in the U.S. They provide services, activities, and networking opportunities to help people achieve professional excellence and drive the success of their organizations through effective communication strategies and practices.

For more information, please go to: http://www.iabcchicago.com.

Social Media Club is a community for people who are personally passionate or professionally inclined towards an interest in blogs, wikis, tagging, podcasts, consumer generated conent, online video and the social networks that connect global neighborhoods. The Club hosts conversations that explore key issues facing our society as technologies transform the way we connect, communicate, collaborate and relate to each other. Social Media Club’s primary mission is to promote media literacy, promote standard technologies, encourage ethical behavior and share best practices across the community.

The Club's membership includes communications professionals, large corporations, media companies, small businesses, independent consultants, creative artists, citizen journalists, non-profit organizations, technology companies, writers, developers, entrepreneurs and a diverse array of everyday people. We are active in over 15 cities around the world and expanding globally, bringing together people from diverse background for conversations that matter.

Visit www.socialmediaclub.org for more information.

More than a professional association, the Council of Communications Management (CCM) is a true community of senior-level colleagues, built on a foundation of shared trust and mutual respect. They are a highly interactive, collegial group and are passionate about helping each other and their organizations succeed. Many members have formed lifelong connections that transcend their everyday work lives.

For more information, please go to: www.ccmconnection.com.

CIMA is Chicago's only interactive-centric professional organization dedicated to the enhancement and acceleration of business opportunities, professional development, and exponential networking for over 900 interactive marketing professionals in Chicago.

Founded in 1997, CIMA remains one of the veteran interactive associations in the country with critical emphasis on thought-leadership and cross-media outreach through forums, panels and seminars with experts from our Windy City and beyond. Events are held monthly on third Thursdays of most months and we welcome members and non-members alike.

For more information, please go to: http://chicagoima.org.