Learn How Using New Technology Can Help Solve Old Communications Problems at Nov. 12 IABC/Detroit Meeting

DETROIT, Nov. 3 -- How can you use technology to solve business problems and streamline processes? The Detroit chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Detroit) will host a Nov. 12, 2003 professional development program discussing how to improve communication with your target audiences by increasing participation while eliminating information overload. The breakfast meeting will be held at the Westin Hotel, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The featured speaker is Paul Manns, Covisint vice president of marketing. Manns will share how Covisint, a technology services company whose business- to-business applications and communications services connect the global automotive industry, has worked with manufacturers, suppliers and industry trade groups worldwide to define and implement effective common communications processes for the industry.

"IABC has members in 60 countries and helps communicators stay up-to-date- on important trends and issues," said Cindy Orlandi, APR, president of IABC/Detroit and principal of Cyndosura - Brilliant Communications. "IABC/Detroit is pleased to present this opportunity to learn more about what's new in the world of B2B communications from this leader in the automotive industry."

Tickets for the event are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are required and may be made by calling IABC/Detroit's Executive Secretary Nancy Skidmore at 248-546-5490.

IABC/Detroit is one of the larger chapters of the 13,000-member International Association of Business Communicators, with more than 250 professional communicators. The chapter, which includes members in Michigan, Ohio and Canada, holds monthly professional development programs; sponsors workshops; offers job referral services, informative publications, award programs, accreditation programs and the opportunity to meet and network with other communicators. For information on IABC membership visit www.iabc.com . Additional information on the chapter and its free electronic job referral service for employers is available at www.iabcdetroit.com or by calling IABC/Detroit's Executive Secretary Nancy Skidmore at 248-546-5490.