Enrich Your Career and Make New Business Connections at the IABC Heritage Region Conference, October 9-11

DETROIT, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The communications industry has undergone dramatic changes with new ways of reaching audiences and the ever-increasing expectations to do more with less.  To stay at the forefront, enhance your career, and make new contacts, attend "Shifting Gears: Adapting to the New Normal," the International Association of Business Communicators Heritage Region Conference, which will be held October 9-11 in Detroit.

During this two-day conference, you'll come face-to-face with industry thought leaders who will share the latest communication tools to help enhance your career. With a mix of sessions focused on branding, employee communications, leadership, measurement, social media and strategy development, you'll come away with new tools, tips, and best practices that will enhance your career, making you a more valuable asset to your current or potential employer.

Not only will you be learning, but you'll have fun and making new connections at informal networking sessions such as the Welcome Reception, and the traditional dine-around where you'll have a chance to experience the" Taste of Detroit."

With only two weeks left, there is no better time to make a commitment to improve your career than today. Register and join your colleagues for an insightful, educational and fun experience.

To register visit: www.iabcshiftinggears.com

The 2011 IABC Heritage Region Conference is hosted by IABC Detroit and sponsored by Dulye & Co., General Motors, ASG Renaissance, LINX Consulting, Creative Specialties Corp! Magazine, Towers Watson, PR Newswire, and Skidmore Studio.

About IABC Heritage Region

The IABC Heritage Region represents more than 3,200 business communications from 20 chapters throughout the Northeast and Midwest United States. Formed in 2005, IABC Heritage Region supports the IABC mission by providing guidance, support and professional development opportunities for chapter leaders and members; fostering Region growth; and serving as a communication conduit between members, chapters and the IABC Executive Board. The geographic area includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. For more information on the region, visit http://heritageregion.iabc.com.

About IABC Detroit

IABC Detroit is one of the largest chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the only multidisciplinary professional association dedicated to both internal and external communications. IABC's global network includes 16,000 communications professionals who hold leadership positions in advertising, community relations, corporate communications, development/donor relations, employee/internal communication, fundraising, graphic design, marketing communications, media relations, multi-media production, public relations, and web design. For more information, visit http://detroit.iabc.com

SOURCE IABC Heritage Region