As a member of IABC/Brazos Valley, please consider taking advantage of all the wonderful ways our chapter can help you grow professionally. Take a moment to read about all the opportunities available to you, then follow the links for even more information.

Join a committee

Volunteer with IABC/BV and get more from your membership, your career, and your life. We invite you — members and non-members — to lend us your expertise (by helping in a position similar to your job), or to develop a new skill (by working on a project you’ve never tackled before). Read more.

Enter a Competition

IABC offers several competitions open to both members and non-members. These include our local chapter competition, a regional competition, and an international competition. Demonstrate to the world (and your boss) your talent by entering your best business communication work in a wide range of categories. Read more.

Become Accredited

Accreditation is an IABC professional development program offering communicators a way of demonstrating to employers, fellow communicators and themselves their ability to successfully manage and perform those tasks essential to effective organizational communication. Candidates meeting all requirements of the program earn the designation Accredited Business Communicator (ABC). IABC Brazos Valley has several ABCs: Rhonda Collins, ABC; Laura Nowlin, ABC; Nancy Sawtelle, ABC; David S. Jones, ABC; and Leanne South, ABC. Learn about how to earn your ABC on the IABC website.

Professional Development

One of IABC/BV’s core purposes is encouraging the betterment of its members through professional development. Information on upcoming monthly programs, workshops, and seminars can always be found on the chapter’s main page and registration areas. Read more.

Senior Communicators

This special interest group (SIG) was created within the chapter to support the ongoing professional development of communicators who have been in the profession for a minimum of five years. While the principles of good communication do not change, the methods, technology, and expectations that drive our profession do change. This group meets several times a year to network and discuss a specific communication or management topic that would primarily impact more senior-level professionals. Read more.

IABC/Texas A&M

“If I’d only known then what I do now!” We’ve probably all uttered this statement at some point in our careers. So now you have a chance to help future communicators learn a little bit more! As the parent chapter of IABC/Texas A&M, members of IABC/Brazos Valley have the opportunity to share their energy, talent and knowledge about the field of communication through mentoring, speaking engagements, and internships. Read more.

IABC Events

Leveraging the strength of an international membership numbering in the thousands, IABC offers a number of events, publications, and more. Visit the IABC site and check out upcoming events, the library of publications, and even the IABC blog community.