Communicating Locally: The Gulf Oil Spill

 DATE: Thursday, July 15, 2010

TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Fleming's Prime Steak House

Communicating Locally: The Gulf Oil Spill

The Deep Water Horizon oil rig explosion has the nation, our state, and local officials watching closely to assess the potential impact this will have on Florida’s economy. Using proactive, consistent and strategic communication practices to communicate with key stakeholders and target audiences has become a priority for local governments and agencies. Learn what they are doing and how you can help spread the message.

A stellar group of panelists include:

Erin Duggan, Public Relations Manager, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and PR Chair for Visit Florida
Larry Allen, Communications/Community Relations, Sarasota County Government
Elliott Falcione, President, Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dr. Barb Kirkpatrick, Senior Scientist and Manager of the Environmental Health Program for Mote Marine, panel moderator 

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