COMMference 2024

District Bar & Kitchen 110 SW Broadway St., Ocala, FL, United States

  Join us for a day of inspiration and learning at the 2024 FPRA Ocala Chapter's COMMference! This event is tailored for communicators, bringing together public relations professionals, marketers, videographers, and other communication experts. Key Highlights: Insightful Sessions: Gain valuable insights into best practices and strategies to tackle communication challenges in today's dynamic landscape. Networking ... Read more

May Professional Development Meeting

Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Attend our May Professional Development meeting with Blake Spires, CEO of Brilliant Bins, and learn how to "Tackle Social Media like an Entrepreneur". If you can't make it in-person, we are now offering a virtual option for a flat fee of $10.

Friday, May 10 | 11:30 a.m. lunch served | 11:45 a.m. leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. program

June Professional Development Meeting

Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

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

July Professional Development Meeting

Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Attend our July Professional Development meeting featuring Dr. Matthew Cretul, Legislative Manager for the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.. If you can't make it in-person, we are now offering a virtual option for a flat fee of $10.

Friday, July 12 | 11:30 a.m. lunch served | 11:45 a.m. leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. program

October’s Professional Development Meeting

District Bar & Kitchen 110 SW Broadway St., Ocala, FL, United States

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

November’s Professional Development Meeting

District Bar & Kitchen 110 SW Broadway St., Ocala, FL, United States

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.

December Holiday Social

District Bar & Kitchen 110 SW Broadway St., Ocala, FL, United States

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

January’s Professional Development Meeting

College of Central Florida's Ewers Century Center 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, FL, United States

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

February – Professional Development Meeting

College of Central Florida's Ewers Century Center 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, FL, United States

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

March – Professional Development Meeting

College of Central Florida's Ewers Century Center 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, FL, United States

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

COMMference 2025

College of Central Florida's Ewers Century Center 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, FL, United States

Calling all communicators! The 2025 COMMference, a one-day professional development conference, is set for Thursday, April 17, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the College of Central Florida Klein Center. Tickets are on sale now! Early Bird ticket prices end on March 28.