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About the Foundation

The IABC Research Foundation translates communication theory into practice, providing real-world knowledge and applications for the communication professional. Established in 1982, the Foundation funds and publishes research to advance the profession and demonstrate the value of communication in organizational effectiveness.

iabc research foundation HONORS past chairs at world conference

Photos not included:
1982-83 - Richard Charlton, ABC, APR*
1984 - Roy Foltz, ABC, APR
1990-92 - Frederic Halperin, ABC
*deceased

special thanks to our 2012 contributing chapters, regions and individuals

SUPPORTER: IABC/Toronto

PROMOTER: IABC/Calgary

ENTHUSIAST: David Kistle, ABC

ADVOCATE: IABC/Heritage Region, IABC/Southern Region, IABC/Regina, IABC/Montreal, IABC/BC, Humana 1.0, Gerry Mulholland

COLLEAGUE: IABC/Golden Horseshoe, IABC/Maritime, IABC/Phoenix, IABC/Australia (Victoria), Meryl David, ABC, Greg Gordon, Barbara Puffer, ABC

FRIEND: IABC/First Coast, IABC/Great Plains, IABC/Pittsburgh, IABC/Waterloo, John Clemons, ABC, APR, Marie Gordon Shydlo, Michaela Hayes, Ginny Jones, Ann Middleman, Gary Spondike, Karen Vahouny, ABC

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More About the Foundation

Founded in 1982, IABC Research Foundation serves as the research and the Foundation development arm of the International Association of Business Communicators. The Foundation supports and advances the practice of organizational communication by providing IABC members with research that bridges the divide between communication theory and practice by offering in-depth knowledge and tools that improve organizational communication performance and strengthen the communication profession as a whole.