PRSA Richmond

Congratulations to the @PRSARVA Foundation 2024 scholarship recipients - Jordyn Isaacs, Sylvia Mack, Casey Frost and Syed Rizvi! They're showing off what the incoming talent to the public relations field has to offer. You can support the Foundation here: prsarichmond.org/foundation

We're also grateful to board member Connie Kottman, not pictured here. And of course, to all our members and supporters! #HappyThanksgiving

We're so thankful for our 2024 @PRSARVA Board of Directors led by president @dbass1978. The team wraps up its term this month. Many thanks also to Jay Ell Alexander who kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes!

Our Young Professionals group met up recently to network, grab some beer and appetizers and play some games at Bingo Beer! Find out more about membership: prsarichmond.org/join

Nonprofit journalism is stepping up to fill a void in community reporting as traditional newspapers cut back or shut down. Join un on Nov. 21 to learn more about today's media landscape and the future of journalism. Register by Nov. 18 here: prsarichmond.org/meetinginfo.ph…

DEADLINE Monday to register for our Oct. luncheon on LGBTQ+ Tourism. REGISTER NOW: prsarichmond.org/meet-reg1.php?… Wednesday at the Westwood Club at 11:45am - @jesshouserRVA, Richmond LGBTQ Chamber - Wirt Confroy, @vatourismpr - Courtney Cacatian, @visitCville

Our excellent Independent Practitioners members met up with @brandybrown_ of Dunlap Law to discuss legal issues for IPs. Thanks for the great conversation, Brandy!

The only thing better than free coffee is sharing it with other government and nonprofit PR pros! Last week's @PRSARVA PR Perk Up at Brick Road Coffee offered networking, great info and advice, and of course COFFEE!

The @PRSA annual ICON conference is underway! PRSA Richmond Chapter President David Bass, President-Elect Greg Surber, APR and First Vice President of Professional Development Connie Kottmann, APR are representing #RVA!

Thank you, @PRSARVA! I really enjoyed sharing insights on how to intentionally connect with our growing community. 💚

Thanks to all the #PRSARVA members and guests who showed up to hear about how to enhance communications for Hispanic community members at this morning's ‘Conexión y Comunicación’ panel discussion.

The DEADLINE is Monday to register for our September Luncheon - Sign up here - prsarichmond.org/meetinginfo.ph… 5 Ways to Integrate Cultural Strategy into PR Plans with Melissa Vela-Williamson. September 26 from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM at the Westwood Club

Check out our final #SummerSpotlight with Sarah Prevost, account coordinator at @CommonwealthPR. Check out our Q&A to find out more about her job, music pics and summer adventures: prsarichmond.org/blog/14

#PRSARVA honors and highlights the cultures and contributions of Richmond’s Hispanic community. Learn to enhance communications for Hispanic community members through the upcoming ‘Conexión y Comunicación’ panel discussion. Register: prsarichmond.org/meetinginfo.ph… #HispanicHeritageMonth

Government and Nonprofit PR pros! Join us for Free Coffee & Networking! Thurs Oct 10 - 7:30-9 a.m. Brick Road Coffee, 8055 Shrader Road Members of the PRSA Richmond Chapter Government and Nonprofit Special Sections are invited to drop in to grab a free cup of coffee! #PRSARVA.

Check out our #SummerSpotlight on #PRSARVA Young Professional member Amanda Christian, Account Executive at @HodgesTweets. Read our Q&A to find out more about her work and how he's spending his summer. prsarichmond.org/blog/13

Check out our #SummerSpotlight on #PRSARVA member Andy Poarch, COO of @AllianceGroupVA. Andy's on the right with his son at King's Dominion. Read our Q&A to find out more about his job and how he's spending his summer. prsarichmond.org/blog/12

September Luncheon - 5 Ways to Integrate Cultural Strategy into PR Plans with @MelissaVelaW Sign up here - prsarichmond.org/meetinginfo.ph… Learn ways to be more culturally competent with your public relations plans and actions.

Check out our #SummerSpotlight on #PRSARVA board member Jill Vaughan, APR. Jill owns JLV Communications and is a recent Excellence in PR award winner. Jill is on the right here with client Karen Ward of SkillsUSA Massachusetts. Read our Q&A: prsarichmond.org/blog/11

Join the @PRSARVA Experienced Practitioners section for 'Coffee & Conversation' on Thursday, Oct 3rd from 8:30-9:30am at Riverbend Roastery, 2623 East Broad Street in Church Hill. See you there!