Join CWC-FPRA for an in-person event with speaker Vickie Oldham, President/CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. A groundbreaking project that incorporates traditional and multi-platform storytelling tools is causing the Sarasota community to take a second look at Newtown, among its oldest neighborhoods. Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition President and Newtown Alive founder Vickie…
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Let’s talk turkey…about PR! Join CWC friends and colleagues with your favorite caffeinated (or not) beverage as we discuss what’s cooking in the proverbial PR kitchen. Bring your own recipe for PR success or just let us know what special dish you’re making for the Thanksgiving holiday! Light conversation and connection, guaranteed. Register with event link…
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Consider setting a new year’s resolution in 2022 to help enhance your professional knowledge and career status. Earn your credentials and be part of the elite few to become accredited and/or certified. The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will host a free webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday,…
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Celebrate the year with CWC-FPRA at an in-person Holiday Party at the Bold Cowork building on Fruitville Road in downtown Sarasota. Please join your CWC-FPRA colleagues to celebrate the holidays! This event is free for CWC members and $20 for guests of members. Cocktails and light bites will be provided. We will be collecting toys…
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Conducted annually, the Image Awards competition provides PR practitioners an excellent platform to be recognized in their home markets for their outstanding public relations tools and programs. The Image Awards also works to give entrants insights for entering their work, if they choose, into FPRA’s statewide competition: the Golden Image Awards. The Golden Image Awards…
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Attention ALL members! On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA will host a special monthly Coffee Hour from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Zoom in recognition of CPRC Awareness Month. Hear interesting stories from some of our more seasoned members while exploring what it means to be a public…
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Is leveling up your communications strategy part of your New Year’s resolutions? Yeah, we thought so. Step boldly into 2022 with a panel discussion led by Joe Grano, President and Founder of Next-Mark – alongside time-tested communications strategists in the government, healthcare, and corporate worlds – and learn how to develop, refine, and execute innovative…
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Public relations practitioners looking to take the next step in their professional journey are invited to take part in a comprehensive bootcamp that will breakdown the process of obtaining an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential. The Central West Coast and Volusia/Flagler chapters of the Florida Public Relations Association are teaming up to host a…
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First Watch is cooking up more than just pancakes and eggs these days: it’s also serving up a plate of investor relations as of October 2021, when the award-winning Daytime Dining restaurant concept officially became a publicly traded company. We know you’re hungry to know more, so feed your appetite with Eleni Kouvatsos, APR, First…
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Teamwork makes the dream work, and collaborations between local businesses are no exception. When it comes to the longstanding partnership between Visit Sarasota County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, the sky’s the limit! Join Erin Duggan, Vice President at Visit Sarasota County, and Rick Piccolo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport,…
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