MEMBERSHIP
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Joining KC IABC connects you to a broad community of like-minded professionals and provides access to an array of educational resources, including a variety of learning opportunities. Membership helps you stay current on industry trends, sharpen your skills, and provides an opportunity to give back to your profession.
Choose the membership tier that best meets your career needs: Retired, Student, IABC Lite, IABC Plus, or IABC Professional. Group discounts are also available.
Member Benefits
Regardless of the tier, all members receive
Professional development discounts - local and global
Access to exclusive job listings
Networking opportunities
Shared interest groups - local and global
Online global community
Local job listings
Member Lite
Curious about IABC but not quite ready to commit? With the new IABC Lite membership tier, you can access essential benefits at a lower price point of just $115/year.
The value:
Networking Opportunities: Access local and global networking opportunities—the kind that can open doors to new ideas, mentors, and even job opportunities.
Access to Community and Groups: Join IABC’s online Community and specialty Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) to connect with peers facing similar challenges and practicing in your specific niche.
On-Demand Content: Stay on top of industry trends and thought leadership through:
Content from IABC Catalyst/PodCatalyst
The KC IABC newsletter
Sponsored webinars
Event Discounts: Discounts on international and local chapter events, including the World Conference and KC IABC’s premier annual Business Communicators Summit
Whether you're testing the waters or coming back after a break, IABC Lite is your entry point to an international network of communicators ready to connect, grow, and lead.
Students
KC IABC is here to help students get connected and launch their careers.
Many marketing and communications professionals can look back to a time when someone lent them a hand. We’re grateful for busy professionals who took time to help us get started in the field.
At KC IABC, we desire to continue this tradition:
Students are welcome at all our events, and receive discounted ticket prices.
Students also have a special discounted membership option.
In partnership with area colleges and universities, we facilitate career forums for marketing communications students.
We post jobs and internships that are of interest to students and recent graduates.
What Our Members Are Saying
“I am a long-time IABC member and always appreciated the educational and networking opportunities this association continues to provide. As a veteran independent communications counselor and small business owner, The Member Lite option is ideal for me at this point in my career. Not only does the membership level allow me to continue to support the IABC, it also gives access to local programming.”
Tom Mentzer
President
Mentzer PR Group
“I joined KC IABC with the Member Lite option while signing up for the 2024 Business Communicators Summit—it was a great way to reconnect with the organization without stretching my professional development budget. IABC's Catalyst newsletter, Shared Interest Groups, and LinkedIn community keep me plugged into the latest trends in our field. Locally, KC/IABC’s coffee chats, luncheons, and Masters Group meetings have been a fantastic way to build relationships and stay sharp on communication topics that matter.”
JuliAnn Graham, MBA
MarComm Program Manager
American Academy of Family Physicians
“I was really happy when IABC rolled out the new Member Lite option. Having worked for myself, for a nonprofit, and now a professor at a community college, I know firsthand how tough it can be to fit professional memberships into the budget. It’s great to see IABC adapting with the times and offering more flexible options that fit different career paths and situations. After more than two decades of involvement, I’m proud to continue my membership and grateful for this thoughtful addition.”
Megan Neher
Marketing Professor
Johnson County Community College