• Enhancing the professional development of its members,
• Providing a forum for personal growth through interaction and resource exchange,
• Serving as the "united voice" of the public relations profession in Florida,
• Fostering the highest professional standards and ethics of its members, and
• Gaining understanding and support for the performance of its members and the profession as a whole on behalf of all practitioners within the state of Florida.

FPRA is the oldest public relations organization in the United States. Members represent a variety of different organizations including private and public corporations, government entities, not-for-profits, counseling firms and independent practitioners. As a statewide Association, FPRA boasts nearly 1,500 professional and student members, all which make up the 15 professional and 11 student chapters. A sound professional investment, FPRA provides a variety of services, benefits and opportunities dedicated to the success of its public relations professionals from continuing education, professional accreditation, monthly professional development programs, professional recognition and annual conference.

Past Presidents

Chapter Recognitions and Awards

Code of Ethics

FPRA Ocala Chapter
Ocala Chapter of FPRA was formed in 1980 and boasts a 50+ strong membership representing nearly every industry in the area, including government, associations, nonprofit, education, healthcare, legal, corporate, retail, agencies and small business.

Our chapter includes all levels of professional communicators, from students to new graduates to seasoned professionals. This strong network comes together for support and education through monthly membership meetings, professional development seminars and special events. Regular meetings are held on the third Friday of each month at the Ocala Hilton off State Road 200 (College Road).

We are committed not only to the betterment of our profession and ourselves, but also to our community. In addition to professional development opportunities, we lend our expertise to a number of community service projects throughout the year.