PRSA Richmond Chapter

PRSA Richmond celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to honor and highlight the cultures and contributions of Richmond’s Hispanic community. As PR professionals, its crucial to understand your audience for clear, actionable communications. Learn to enhance communications toward Hispanic community members through the upcoming ‘Conexión y Comunicación’ panel discussion. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eZKBArS5

Hi Government and Nonprofit PR pros! Join us for Free Coffee & Networking! Thursday, October 10 from 7:30-9 a.m. Brick Road Coffee, 8055 Shrader Road, Henrico VA 23294 Members of the PRSA Richmond Chapter Government and Nonprofit Special Sections are invited to drop in to grab a free cup of coffee on the way to work! Chat with peers and share info and advice about the issues we are facing as PR professionals. Coffee provided by #PRSARVA.

Check out our #SummerSpotlight on #PRSARVA Young Professional member Amanda Christian, Account Executive at The Hodges Partnership. Read our Q&A to find out more about her work and how he's spending his summer. https://lnkd.in/eeeC-RKj

Check out our #SummerSpotlight on #PRSARVA member Andy Poarch, COO of Alliance Group Ltd.. 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. https://lnkd.in/e9_ijWEA

September Luncheon - 5 Ways to Integrate Cultural Strategy into PR Plans with Melissa Vela-Williamson. Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/gsusecyY Learn from internationally-recognized PR thought leader and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s Strategies & Tactics “Cultural Strategy” columnist Melissa Vela-Williamson, M.A., APR, Fellow PRSA, CDP as she shares ways to be more culturally competent with your public relations plans and actions. This PR industry book author will share stats, relatable stories, and actionable tips that illustrate intersecting PR with DEI principles in ways that are organic and easy. Sure to empower professionals from any size organization to become better advocates and use PR for social good!

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: https://lnkd.in/e2BV2v7K

Join the PRSA Richmond Chapter 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!

LAST CALL! PRSA Georgia needs our help judging their awards submissions! Sign up by Thursday 8/22 at this link: https://lnkd.in/eT4rYrFs WHEN: Judges can expect to review approximately 6-8 entries during the weeks of August 21 - September 6. WHO: Judges need to be in good standing with the PRSA Richmond Chapter and possess either 7 years of industry experience, or APR accreditation. WHERE: All materials will be sent to you electronically so you can judge from the comfort of your favorite home, office, or coffeehouse location. WHY? The Georgia Chapter did a fantastic job giving of their time and effort to judge our entries earlier this year, it's time to pay them back. Plus, it's a fantastic way to get a look at innovative ideas from others in the field.

Check out our #SummerSpotlight on #PRSARVA member Alexis Mehretab - Public Relations Director at Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Read our Q&A to learn about her work and find out where this amazing photo with her husband was taken! https://lnkd.in/emhNpemV

We're about halfway there! Still need around a dozen judges if you can help out! Sign up by filling out the form at this link: https://lnkd.in/eT4rYrFs