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Extend Your Network While
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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!

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Upcoming PRSA Mid-Columbia Events

Tuesday, February 9
Noon – 1 p.m.

Your Communication Strategy Toolbox

A FREE virtual event, open to the public!

Bechtel Communications Manager Staci West will discuss the difference between strategy vs. tactics and how to create a communication plan with a takeaway template. She will also cover how to find out what your stakeholders think about your organization and how to get a seat at the decisionmakers’ table.

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Future Topics

Check back here or our Facebook Group for future events.

Multicultural Communications
What You Need to Know About SEO in 2021
Become a More Strategic Communicator
Tips from a Social Media Tech Guru
Secrets of Master Storytellers
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!

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Past Chapter Events

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

Webinar Recording

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

Webinar Recording

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

Webinar Recording

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

Webinar Recording

PowerPoint Slides

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

Video Highlight

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

Video Highlight