upcoming events 
March 18, 2010
Know Your Customers: Low-Cost Research and Planning Strategies to Improve Results
Businesses are running lean and record high unemployment rates on the Suncoast have changed the way people think thus affecting their habits. How well do you know your customers?
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February 03, 2010
2010 FPRA State Conference
This year's theme- The Big Picture: Bringing PR Leadership and Strategy Into Focus. Mark August 8-11, 2010 on your calendars now. We'll see you in Naples!
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February 19, 2010
Designing, Copywriting, & Printing: The Perfect Package, Feb. 18, 2010
Panelists: Brian Doerner, Sir Speedy Printing & Marketing; Colby Maple, Ringling College; Scott Kolesar, Clear Channel Radio What comes to mind that we as PR professionals could improve on? Brian brou...
February 02, 2010
Join Us for Professional Development Luncheon: Design Copywrite and Printing Techniques: The Perfect Package, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m.
Design, Copywrite and Printing Techniques: The Perfect Package The February program will provide a unique opportunity to hone your skills to ensure that your marketing materials and campaigns are succ...
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Celebrate a New Decade in PR by Entering the Annual Local Image Awards Competition
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill & Bar
$50 person
You've been busy at work this year and now it's time to show off your best work. Enter the Local Image Awards Competition here. Deadline is Monday, March 22 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information or for help with your entry, contact Lynn Hobeck Bates at lhobeck@gmail.com.
The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is a network of PR professionals, who are an active part of the oldest state-wide public relations organization in the country. CWC/FPRA represents one of the largest and fastest growing chapters composed of a very innovative, passionate, and ardent group of PR professionals and associates. The chapter has won numerous state awards including the "2008 OUTSTANDING CHAPTER OF THE YEAR!"
The CWC/FPRA membership is regarded as leaders in...
- Exceptional Professional Development... Interact with regional, state, and national PR and organizational leaders at the monthly professional development luncheons, twice-annual special events, and yearly collaborative activities.
- Networking... Interact with PR and business leaders to build partnerships and create job connections.
- Accreditation/Certification... Earn Universal Accreditation Credentials as an "Accredited in Public Relations" or APR professional.
- Leadership Opportunities... Managed by its members, there is a wide variety of options to participate in local and state board positions or committees.
- Professional Recognition... Participate in local and state-wide competitions and be recognized for outstanding public relations endeavors.
The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations professionals who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida.
