DON'T MISS THE IABC NASHVILLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LUNCHEON - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Stoney River in Nashville.

IABC Nashville's Phil Matisak, ABC, and Gayle Gallagher, ABC, present "How to Become an ABC (Accredited Business Communicator) adding credibility and value to your reputation as a communication professional. Becoming an ABC through IABC's professional development program offers communicators a way to demonstrate your own abilities to think and plan strategically as well as how to effectively manage the internal and external communication functions so vital to any organization.

Learn more about the value of accreditation and how to become an "ABC" from Gayle Gallagher and Phil Matisak. Gayle, who received her IABC accreditation in 1995, is a senior copywriter for Hartland Clarke with more than 20 years of communication experience. Phil, who retired from UPS with 35 years of experience, received his accreditation in 1997.

IABC accreditation can help you continue to develop your communication skills and increase your value in your organization. Here is your opportunity to find out exactly how you can begin your pathway to accreditation and becoming Nashville's next IABC Accredited Business Communicator.