Wednesday, February 26  |  8:30 a.m.

Meet the Media

Howdy, partners! It’s time to dust off your cowboy boots and ride into a morning full of networking, learning, and media connections! CWC-FPRA is wrangling together local and regional media pros for our annual Meet the Media event. This rootin’-tootin’ roundup will feature moderated panels, followed by a golden opportunity to network with media trailblazers who will provide tips on how to pitch like a pro and help you build relationships that last longer than a desert sunset. $50 for FPRA members  |  $65 for non-members – includes a finger-lickin’ breakfast.

Thursday, March 20  | 11:30 a.m.

Organizational Change – From Downsizings to Mergers and Acquisitions

In this lunch and learn talk, Dr. Patricia Whalen, a renowned expert on corporate communications and organizational culture, will share key communications strategies to help public relations professionals manage and implement organizational change initiatives – from integrating new technologies, to layoffs and facility closings, to implementing a merger or acquisition.

Thursday, April 17  |  5:30 p.m.

Showcase & Celebration

This evening of inspiration and celebration of the public relations profession will bring together CWC members and future members, employers, clients, family and friends for a true celebration.
In a TEDx style event, we will spotlight three CWC members’ public relations programs or events that will give you inspiration for your own Golden Image Award entry. The event will feature networking with appetizers and drinks, a silent auction and the presentation of the Joe Curley Rising Leader Award.

CWC-FPRA has a podcast!

Listen in for PR topics and tips from your Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA and esteemed guests. Episode 1 with Mark Gordon, managing editor of the Business Observer, is available now. New epiisodes will be released every two weeks.