Celebrate CPRC Awareness with us on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and join the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA for a special coffee hour from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. Hear interesting stories from some of our more seasoned members while exploring what it means to be a public relations counselor.
No matter where you are in your career, we hope you will join us for some great conversation and listen to some public relations stories from some of our chapter members who have earned their CPRC credentials.
(This event has been rescheduled from its original January date.)
For more information about earning your credentials or about the coffee hour event, contact Accreditation Director Erin Hoffer, APR, CPRC at accreditation@cwcfpra.com.
Have you ever perused the library of free, on-demand webinars available to you? Did you know you have access to a directory of all FPRA members’ contact information? Are you a new member wondering where to start or how to get more involved? Register for this session, and bring all your questions!
Capital Chapter Director of Membership Heather D. Johnson will share the many ways you can take advantage of your FPRA membership, both locally and statewide.
This presentation is especially designed for new or prospective members, but all members would benefit from attending.
This session is free. Please RSVP using the form below. After you complete your RSVP, you will be emailed a link to join the Zoom event.
If you’ve been considering getting your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) then we hope you will join us on Nov. 30 for an informational session on our FREE 10-week comprehensive APR study course for members this January.
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) brings its annual one-day professional development seminar to Florida SouthWestern State College. This year’s event, “Mastering the Art of Storytelling & Crisis Communication” will including presentations and workshops on effective storytelling, engaging the media to enhance your organizations reach, and how to deal with unexpected events that impact your business and audiences.
PR University showcases industry-leading professionals in business, education, healthcare, media and more, all sharing best practices, takeaways, and case studies on how to use your brands story to engage, educate, and entertain.
Open to the public, this event provides seasoned and young professionals, business owners, and anyone who communicates their brand story to any audience with real-world tools and techniques they can use in their daily work.
PR University offers valuable education, professional development, and networking opportunities with presentations from a lineup of dynamic speakers.
2023 Presentations:
Crisis Communications Round Table with Holly Smith, Public Affairs Administrator, Volusia County Tax Collector and adjunct professor, Emergency Management Institute
Stories2Share and Narrative Storytelling with Sean Martinelli, Murrow Award-winning NBC2 reporter
Once More, With Feeling – Effective Storytelling Through Video for Engagement and audience retention with St. Matthew’s House’s Tommy Short and Joe Loverde
Using Storytelling and Data to Boost Your Campaigns with Arthrex, Inc. campaign management team Heather Doane, APR, CPRC, and Mindy Hollister
A Fireside Chat with Arlyn Knox, Chief Marketing Officer at Redwood Logistics
Who Should Attend?
PR, communications and marketing leaders looking for actionable takeaways to improve their brand storytelling and crisis communications response
New communications professionals who want to learn best practices for telling their brand’s stories
APRs looking to gain continuing education credits toward their APR renewal
New members from all chapters are invited to attend a new member orientation starting at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13, to learn more about the association and how to make the most of your membership.
Not a new member, but are interested? You are invited too.
Register today at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83913886691
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a virtual morning session as we delve into a collaborative discussion between the Southwest Florida chapter and the Capital chapter.
This informative session will provide valuable insights into the brand new Image Award submission process.
Procrastinators, unite! Join us for a Golden Image Awards cram session. Whether you’re racing to put the final touches on your submission or haven’t even started yet (we won’t judge), this is the place to be. Gather with fellow CWC members to exchange feedback, swap ideas, and indulge in some much-needed coffee and treats. We understand the daunting task of crafting the perfect submission, but fear not – we’ve got your back every step of the way. Let’s turn those last-minute jitters into award-winning brilliance together!
Important Dates:
Early Bird Deadline: May 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Final Deadline: May 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Winners Notified: June 19-21, 2024
Golden Image Awards Gala: August 6, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay