Membership Benefits

IABC Membership Grows Your Career

Your local IABC New York Tristate Area Chapter links you to a global network of 12,000 communicators across 80 countries working to inspire, institute, and support the highest professional standards for business communications. 

As a member of the New York Tristate Area Chapter you will meet, network with, and learn from regional business leaders working and studying in the field of business communications, providing an opportunity to be part of a world-class community of communications professionals via its Code of Ethics.

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  • Connections to help you advance.

    Find mentors and tap into a global network of peers for answers to pressing questions through The Hub, a private online community for IABC members only.

  • Credentials to raise your profile.

    Get discounts on professional certification through the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC).

  • Tools to leverage for results.

    Access critical information when you need it, from an online library that includes award-winning case studies to webinars, podcasts and more.

  • Content to keep informed.

    Stay current with Catalyst magazine and other content about critical industry topics delivered to your inbox each week. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Or you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online makes all the difference.

  • Learning to stay sharp.

    Keep growing with discounts on professional development through IABC Academy online courses, the IABC World Conference, the IABC Gold Quill Awards, and with chapter and regional events in your local area.

  • Members only perks.

    Access the IABC Research Foundation, the research and development arm of IABC that shares new research findings, knowledge and points of view for the profession and discover the New Virtual Library Search and invitations to unique and rewarding networking opportunities.

Member Type & Benefit Messaging Guide

  • Whether you are looking to connect with fellow global communication professionals, access educational resources to further your career, gain distinction through GCCC certification programs or simply stay on top of the latest news in the global communication industry, IABC membership is here for you.

  • With multiple membership options and flexibility when it comes to payments, you can choose the membership that best fits your lifestyle and career goals.

    • IABC Membership: As a member, you have access to all things IABC, including member-only resources, webinars, master classes, content in Catalyst, discounts on registration for the IABC World Conference and discounted professional certification through the Global Communication Certification Council.

    • IABC+ Membership: You’re ready to invest in your career and professional development. As an IABC+ member, you have access to all benefits included in the IABC membership, plus an all-access pass to IABC Advance and waived GCCC certification application fee or recertification fee.

    • Group IABC Membership: Joining IABC with your colleagues ensures all the benefits of IABC Global membership, but with a 15% discount when your company registers five or more members at once.

  • It is important to forge connections with and learn from your industry, no matter how early you are on your career journey. IABC membership is here for you, at an accessible rate!

    • Student Membership: Access the benefits of an IABC membership at a deeply discounted rate! Students actively pursuing a degree from an accredited institution are eligible for an IABC Student membership.

    • Campus to Career Membership: Transitioning from a student environment to that of a full-time communication professional can be complex. IABC gives you access to a network of communication professionals from around the globe. Professionals who have graduated from a degree program from an accredited institution in the last year are eligible for the Campus to Career rate. Members are eligible for a Campus to Career membership for one year and then can transition to the Early Career Membership.

    • Early Career Membership: As an Early Career member, you gain all the benefits of an IABC Membership, but at a rate that matches where you are in your career. Professionals who have been in the communications profession for 1 - 3 years are eligible; if an individual has been in the profession more than 3 years, then they become an IABC member that pays the full member rate.

IABC Members Enjoy Discounts On

  • Professional certification through the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC). Earning professional certification can increase your opportunities for promotion, increase your earnings potential and help you stand out to recruiters. 

  • Online courses with IABC Advance.

    • With dozens of courses and many webinars to choose from, the new IABC Advance platform allows you (members and non-members) to access your own professional development virtually on your own schedule on topics across the business communication spectrum. 

  • IABC World Conference

    • Communication professionals from dozens of countries attend this annual gathering either in-person or virtually, giving you a truly global perspective, along with informative sessions and plenty of time for connection. The 2023 event hosted more than 900 attendees in Toronto, Canada!

    • Join us in Chicago, 23-26 June 2024 for four days of learning, networking and socializing with communication professionals and executives from around the globe!

  • IABC Gold Quill Awards.

    • For over 40 years, the IABC Gold Quill Awards have recognized excellence in communication. Every submission gets constructive feedback from two highly experienced and trained communicators, making it a great professional development opportunity.