Thursday, January 17, 2008

‘Meet the Pros’ on Jan. 24

The International Association of Business Communicators is hosting “Meet the Pros” Thursday, Jan. 24, in Salvi Lecture Hall. The event, an opportunity to network with business and communication professionals from the Twin Cities area will be held 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Speaking are: Sue Kraus, IABC Minnesota president, SMK Marketing & Communications; Jack Stansfield, waste communications coordinator, Olmsted County Public Works; Moria Fredrickson, account executive, Padilla Speer Beardsley; Andrea Tilkes, corporate communications, Wells Fargo; Beth Johnson, marketing communications manager, Three Rivers Park District; and Amy Lavergne, team member communications, Wells Fargo.

The cost is free for IABC student members or $10 for student nonmembers if registered by Jan. 22; $15 at the door. Cost includes food, presentations, résumé review and networking. For more information, e-mail Kaylin Martin at kdmart04@smumn.edu. Or go online to mn.iabc.com and click on the interactive calendar to register.