Professional Development Meeting

Join us on Friday, August 30th, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Appleton Museum to network, celebrate, and honor our chapter members.

Attend our June Professional Development meeting featuring Jonathan Levy, WCJB TV20 News Director, and learn how to better "Develop Your Media Relations". If you can't make it in-person, we are now offering a virtual option for a flat fee of $10.

Friday, June 14 | 11:30 a.m. lunch served | 11:45 a.m. leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. program

What’s behind some of the best collabs you’ve seen? We’ll take a deep dive into what goes into creating the ultimate brand partnership to drive earned media, from finding the right partner, how to create a mutually beneficial partnership and more.

Join us on December 12th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at our holiday social for drinks and networking at District Bar & Kitchen located at 110 SW Broadway St. Ocala, FL 34471. In celebration of the holiday season and FPRA’s commitment to our community, we are hosting a drive to donate to TLC, Ocala. They are new members ... Read more

Florida’s Public Records Laws: Empowering You with Transparency Florida is known nationwide for its wide access to public records. From Sunshine Laws to personnel records and court filings, learn why this access is so important as citizens and public relations professionals. Our own Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, will share insight from his 30 years of ... Read more

TOPIC: Revitalizing Employee Engagement with an Internal Social Presence Presented By: Devon R. Chestnut, APR, CPRC Discover how Cox Communications revitalized a dormant internal social community and boosted employee engagement using Microsoft’s Viva Engage. Devon Chestnut will delve into the robust strategy and communications plan she implemented to breathe new life into their employee engagement efforts, ... Read more

TOPIC: How to Media Train the C-Suite Presented By: Joel Staley In his presentation, "How to Media Train the C-Suite," expert media trainer Joel Staley teaches you how to help your senior executives become better spokespersons. Following are a few of the things you'll learn: The tell-tale signs that a spokesperson needs additional training. The ... Read more

Gen Z in the Workplace: Communicating Across Generational Differences Presented by: Lindsay Hudock, APR, CPRC Generational differences can be a source of conflict in the workplace, but they also can drive innovation and progress. It's our ability to effectively communicate across generational differences that will determine if the growing generational diversity on our teams will ... Read more

Rebranding Space: How Space Florida is Shaping a New Narrative for a Changing Industry Presented by: Alayna Curry, APR, Director of Public Relations for Space Florida We’ve entered a new era in the space industry, one that extends beyond exploration into the realms of commerce and tourism. As Florida’s aerospace finance and development authority, Space ... Read more

July's Professional Development Meeting Presented by Ben Marciano, Mayor of Ocala Program: In this session, the Mayor of Ocala will share how effective communication plays a vital role in leading a city and earning public trust. Through real-world examples and lessons learned, attendees will gain insight into how strategic messaging, transparency, and relationship-building contribute to ... Read more

Join us on Friday, August 22, 6 - 9 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center to network, celebrate, and honor our chapter members.

September's Professional Development Meeting Presented by: Dr. Allison Campbell, APR, CPRC and Lisa Varner, APR, CPRC Program:  Join two of Florida’s most accomplished public relations professionals for an engaging and interactive session! Dr. Allison B. Campbell, APR, CPRC, Principal of A&A Campbell Group, and Lisa Varner, APR, CPRC, Sales Manager at K-Country & Wind-FM, bring a combined ... Read more