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
21 SEPTEMBER 2021
Noon – 1 p.m.
Building Bridges and Collaborating
Across Communities
Join us for a virtual seminar and Q&A with City of Pasco Economic Development Manager Mike Gonzales and Visit Tri-Cities President & CEO Mike Novakovich. You’ll learn:
- Ways local leaders are engaging diverse cultures of the Greater Tri-Cities, WA
- Methods for bridging the gap and fostering collaboration between multiple communities
- Strategies behind local decisions,
community engagement and messaging - Tactics your business can begin implementing immediately
Future Topics
Hundreds of you were able to gain more insights, sharpen your skills and make professional connections with our four speaker programs so far in 2021.
We are on summer break, but our next program is on tap for September 2021. Check back here or our Facebook Group for future events.
Upcoming planned topics include:
– Finding the Right Influencers for Your Business
– Delivering Virtual and Hybrid Events
– What You Need to Know About SEO in 2022
– Paid Advertising in Social Media
– Strategies for Internal Communication
– Case Studies in Content Creation
– Supercharge Your Career
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
COVID’s Impact on Higher Education
May 18, 2021
University of Idaho Director of Communications Jodi Walker
Eastern Washington University Associate VP, University Relations Lance Kissler
Washington State University Tri-Cities Director of Marketing and Communication Maegan Murray
The Power of Visual Storytelling
April 29, 2021
Roll & Cap Productions Founder Eric Higginbotham
Focal Point Marketing Partner Derek Nelson
Social Media Marketing Like a Pro
March 30, 2021
Chicago Title Tri-Cities Director of Sales and Marketing Zac Mason.
Your Communication Strategy Toolbox
February 9, 2021
Bechtel Communications Manager Staci West
Elevate Your Multicultural Communications
January 12, 2021
Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council Founder Naima Chambers
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Interim Executive Director Martin Valadez
Holiday Show-and-Tell Featuring Tri-Cities Celebrities
December 3, 2020
Artistic Director of Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Justin Raffa
Anchor for NBC News/KNDU TV Tracci Dial
Metrics for PR and Communications
November 19, 2020
Managing Director of Measurement and Analytics at Allison+Partners Brent Diggins
From Crisis to New Normal
October 22, 2020
Director of Public Relations and Communications for Legacy Health Brian S. Terrett, APR, Fellow PRSA
Director of Communication and Community Relations for Kadlec Regional Medical Center Jim Hall
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