Events & News
Extend Your Network While
Enhancing Your Knowledge
The Mid-Columbia Chapter hosts professional development programs and networking events throughout the year for local professionals and students.
The education sessions highlight new techniques and trends and provide fresh perspectives, punctuated by the opportunity to meet and share ideas or discuss challenges with peers.
Come learn with us – you don’t have to be a member to attend!
Learn More or Register for Upcoming PRSA Mid-Columbia Events Below
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Upcoming PRSA Mid-Columbia Events
Postponed
In-Person Learning Events & Monthly Socials
Future Topics
Check back here or our Facebook Group for future events.
- What You Need to Know About SEO in 2020
- Metrics for Public Relations and Communications
- Business Storytelling
- Deep Dive into Digital Marketing
- Secrets of a Successful Influencer
- Secrets of Social Media Masters
- Strategic Storytelling
- How to Get the Most Out of Your PRSA Membership – Become an Accredited PR Professional
Call for Speakers
We’re always searching for expert talent to submit proposals for our presenter database.
Please complete our Speaking Request Form to be considered for our local professional development sessions. If your qualifications and topic expertise match a session we are considering for future programming, a representative of the chapter will contact you to discuss your proposal in more detail.
Be sure to share our call for speakers with your colleagues and business contacts!
Past Chapter Events
Train Your Media Spokespersons
September 15, 2020
CEO of Tri-Cities Public Relations Mike Paoli
Senior Advisor at Grayscale LLC Consulting Stephanie Hartwig
Talking About Suicide: Our Words Matter
June 4, 2020
Owner of Starr Bright Suicide Prevention Presentations Kimberly Starr
Adapting Digital Presence During COVID-19
April 23, 2020
Digital Marketing Lead for Focal Point Marketing & Design Jessica Schumacher
Managing Your Online Reputation
February 19, 2020
Brand Strategist for Brandcraft Dee Boyle
15 Qualities of a PR Superstar
January 30, 2020
Hawkins & Company PR Owner and Marketing IMMORTAL Marilyn Hawkins, APR
The Perfect Pitch
November 13, 2019
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Editor Kristina Lord, Northwest News Network Richland Bureau Chief Anna King, NBC Right Now KNDU/KNDO Anchor and Reporter Tracci Dial, and Tri-City Herald Executive Editor Laurie Williams
Charting the Future of Media
October 16, 2019
Editor of The Spokesman-Review Rob Curley
Tackling Public Relations Nightmares
September 26, 2019
Communication Consultant for Chelan County Public Utility District Suzanne Hartman
Crisis Communications
June 5, 2019
Executive Director of Team Concepts Training Services Misipati Semi Bird
Create Professional Quality Videos on Your Smartphone
May 1, 2019
Founder of Guenther Group Kelly Guenther
Overcoming the Challenges of Virtual Collaboration
March 20, 2019
Senior Technical Architect for Acquia Mike Madison
Communication for Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Sybil Kaufman
Digital Outreach
January 9, 2019
Visit Tri-Cities CEO Michael Novakovich