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SUMMARY:Crisis Comms Curveballs: How to Avoid Striking Out
DESCRIPTION:Admit it — we all tend to watch with morbid fascination as large corporations respond to the latest crisis that is tanking their reputation\, trending on socials\, and destroying their stock value. What about when it happens to you\, your agency\, your client\, your government\, non-profit\, or business? As a respected PR pro\, it falls to you to lead your organization’s response\, to have done the prep work in advance\, and to know how to communicate effectively in a crisis. Your seasoned counsel can ensure you handle the curveballs and come out on top. In this session\, our speakers will: \n\nHelp you and your organization prepare for any crisis\nDiscuss the neuroscience behind why some messages resonate\, and others strike out\nFacilitate brainstorming and collaborating with other PR experts on real-life case studies\nProvide tested and true tips from crisis comms experts\n\nMeet Our Speakers\n \nMichelle Bono\, APR\, CPRC President/CEO\, Bono Communications & Marketing\, LLC Michelle Bono\, APR\, CPRC\, founded Bono Communications & Marketing in 2008\, initially providing training and facilitation to local governments. In 2016\, the company expanded services to include crisis communications\, marketing\, strategic planning\, facilitation\, and leadership/employee training. Michelle has decades of experience in local government communications\, including 19 years serving on the executive team for the city of Tallahassee. Learn more about Michelle. \n \nJessie Betts-Bono Vice President\, Bono Communications & Marketing\, LLC \nJessie Betts-Bono joined the company in 2016 and provides scientific research\, marketing\, and facilitation/training services\, building upon her previous career in health care and her degree in business with a focus on organizational administration. She is a skilled trainer and communicator. Learn more about Jessie. \nSponsorship Opportunities\nWant to sponsor this event? Find sponsorship details here or contact us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://fpra-capital.org/event/crisis-comms-curveballs-how-to-avoid-striking-out/
LOCATION:Care Point Health & Wellness Center\, 2200 S Monroe Street\, Tallahassee\, Florida\, 32301
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:PR & Comms Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the Florida Public Relations Association August 9–12\, 2026\, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate for the premier gathering of public relations and communications professionals. \nDesigned to expand your perspective and strengthen your strategic edge\, the Summit delivers forward-looking insights\, real-world strategies and fresh perspectives from marketing and comms leaders across the industry. From AI search and earned media to crisis communications and identifying metrics that matter\, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into action right away. \n\n2.5 days of high-impact\, future-focused programming\n6 meals included\nInsights from brands and organizations shaping what’s next – including Virgin Music Group\, MSG Entertainment\, MGM Resorts International and The Poynter Institute\nActionable strategies across AI and automation\, strategic content development\, crisis communication\, audience engagement and evolving media landscapes\nMeaningful connections with peers and decision makers\nRegistration includes FPRA membership for non-members
URL:https://fpra-capital.org/event/pr-comms-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Omni Orlando at ChampionsGate\, 1500 Masters Boulevard\, ChampionsGate\, Florida\, 338896
CATEGORIES:Awards,Networking,State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
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SUMMARY:Higher-Ed Learning Community Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The FPRA Capital Chapter Higher-Ed Learning Community invites communications\, marketing\, and public relations professionals working directly in higher education to join a virtual presentation on SEO\, GEO\, and AEO best practices. \nJoin us for a one-hour virtual discussion with BowStern Marketing Communications Agency’s Principal Kelly Robertson and Creative Director Jeremy Spinks. Attendees will learn practical SEO\, GEO\, and AEO strategies to improve website visibility and optimize content for both traditional search engines and AI-powered search experiences. The session will conclude with a live Q&A. \nThe Higher-Ed Learning Community is a peer network for communications\, marketing\, and public relations professionals employed by colleges\, universities\, and other higher education institutions. Members connect to share ideas\, discuss industry challenges\, and learn from one another through conversations and presentations tailored to higher education. Learn more about our groups. \nTo request more information and sign up\, contact Suzi Baugh.
URL:https://fpra-capital.org/event/higher-ed-learning-community-group-meeting-virtual-training/
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CATEGORIES:Groups,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:2026 Excellence in Communications Awards & Leadership Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Save the date to celebrate with us as we honor the outstanding contributions of public relations and communications professionals in our community! \nThis highly anticipated event recognizes excellence in communications\, welcomes the incoming Board of Directors\, and highlights the remarkable accomplishments and milestones of the past year. \nThank You to Our 2026 Sponsors\n \n\nSponsorship Opportunities\nWant to sponsor this event? Find sponsorship details here or email awards@fpra-capital.org.
URL:https://fpra-capital.org/event/2026-excellence-in-communications-awards-leadership-celebration/
LOCATION:Florida Health Care Association\, 307 W Park Avenue\, Tallahassee\, 32301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T083000
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SUMMARY:ER for PR: Free Counseling for Nonprofits 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Public Relations Association’s Capital Chapter hosts ER for PR every year\, typically in September. It’s an opportunity for nonprofits without full-time public relations staff to receive 90 minutes of counseling free of charge. The event includes a 30-minute education session for nonprofits\, followed by a 90-minute counseling session with a medic. \nNonprofit Registration & Volunteer Opportunities\nVisit our ER for PR program page to access a nonprofit application and sign up to volunteer as a medic.
URL:https://fpra-capital.org/event/er-for-pr-2026/
LOCATION:CareerSource Capital Region\, 2601 S Blair Stone Rd Bldg C #200\, Tallahassee\, 32301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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