Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) for an evening of inspiration and celebration of the public relations profession! 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. In addition…
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Join CWC-FPRA for a fun social gathering with some friendly PR trivia competition thrown in! Credentialing co-chairs Sharon Kunkel, APR, CPRC, and Jennifer Moss Wilson, APR, CPRC, challenge you to step up and showcase your APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) and public relations knowledge. Questions will address key figures in and the history of PR,…
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An evening with Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC — wine, bites and wisdom from a past CWC-FPRA president. Free for current and future members! Join us for an inspiring and relaxed evening as we welcome Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC, a distinguished past president of our chapter and a beloved figure in Florida’s public relations community. Ginya brings…
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Join members of the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) along with guest speaker Kelly Carlstein, Vice President of Brand Strategy of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, on Wednesday, June 18, for a deep dive into the oftentimes overlooked connection between HR and brand strategy. This session will highlight the essential role…
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Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate this year’s accomplishments, welcome the 2025–2026 board of directors, hear from State President Lindsay Hudock, APR, CPRC — and look ahead to our milestone 60th year! Co-hosted by CWC-FPRA President Hunter Carpenter, MA, APR and President-Elect Laura Ansel, APR, CPRC.…
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Panelists Jamie Miller, Director of Communications at New College; Emily Le Coz, Executive Editor in Chief at Suncoast Searchlight; and Anne Rollings, Executive Director of Communications & Business Development at Watershed Hospitality Concepts will answer your most pressing questions on the power of advocacy and public affairs in PR and Comms. Coffee will be available…
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Join us for the 60th anniversary of the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association! Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate 60 years of leadership, learning, and legacy in our profession! Founded on Jan. 28, 1966, as the Ringling Chapter, we’ve grown, evolved,…
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It’s time to break out the neon, dust off your Walkman, and step back into an era of bold headlines, bigger hair, and iconic media moments. The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is turning back the clock for our annual Meet the Media: 80s style. This totally rad evening…
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Are you looking to level up your professional game? Are you interested in learning more about Accreditation? Or would you simply enjoy a (free) night of lite bites and trivia with your PR peeps? Join CWC-FPRA for a fun social gathering with some friendly competition thrown in! Credentialing co-chairs Sharon Kunkel, APR, CPRC and Jennifer…
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