The FPRA Capital Chapter, formerly known as the Hush Puppy Chapter, was founded on September 6, 1956. The chapter has been very strong over the years and it continues to thrive today, due in no small part to the active group of past presidents and senior-level members who remain involved with the chapter and enthusiastically share their expertise when needed.
What Public Sector Agencies Can Learn From Private Sector Branding By: Michelle Ubben, Partner & COO, Ron Sachs Communications This week, Ron Sachs Communications helped the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs launch its new brand, defining and refining this critical agency with an eye to its most important audiences — the 1.6 million veterans who […]
Florida Public Relations Education Foundation Student Scholarship The FPRE Foundation will offer one $1,500 scholarship to a student this year. The application was sent out to State Board Members, student members and faculty advisors the first week of January. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a public relations major or emphasis track at a four-year university or […]
At the beginning of each year, I create countless resolutions in my that I hope to keep up with throughout the year. Each year I vow to eat healthier, focus on school, save money and many more. This year is different. I’m looking at 2013 in a whole new light.
Being a member of the FPRA Student Chapter has opened up so many doors for me. Between the professional development trips, networking meetings and mentor/mentee social, I have met many amazingly successful professionals across the state and have learned so much about the world of public relations
It’s time to renew your FPRA membership. If you did not receive a renewal form in the mail you can renew online at www.fpra.org or download the renewal application here. If you have not renewed your FPRA membership, it has expired and must be updated to continue receiving services from the State Association and your Capital Chapter. Please […]
By: Kelly Schwantes Communications Intern, Department of Business and Professional Regulation & FPRA Student Chapter Member This month, the FPRA Capital Chapter hosted “The PR of Politics” to give a post-election wrap-up with Gary Yordon and Steve Vancore, hosts of North Florida’s and South Georgia’s premier political talk program, “The Usual Suspects.” Gary Yordon has served as […]
The Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is seeking a proposal to redesign its website. A copy of the RFP is available online at: http://fpra-capital.org/wp-content/uploads/Website-RFP.pdf The external communication goal of the redesign is to create a mobile-friendly or responsive site to enhance the user’s experience and drive leads for membership. The internal […]
For the October luncheon, the FPRA Capital Chapter hosted a program by Mrs. Molly Kellogg, Director of the National League of Cotillions Leon County Chapter and author of the weekly column Modern Southern Belle for the Tallahassee Democrat. She is also the Communications Director at the Capital Region YMCA. The event was titled, “Manners Matter: […]
Speaker Colin Brown, president and CEO of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. presented on “Crisis Leadership: How to Weather a Crisis to Come Out on Top.”