Events

In the age of social media and 24/7 news cycles, effective stakeholder engagement is more critical than ever. When it comes to changing the narrative of an organization or company, how we engage stakeholders can profoundly impact the desired outcomes. Kelli Roberts, Director of Policy and External Affairs for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, will discuss…

Featured Speakers: Kelly Kautz, Lead UX Strategist, JPL and Josh Barlup, Manager of Interactive Developers, JPL The web has come a long way since the first website was introduced over 30 years ago. Since then, we as professional communicators have learned the importance of user-focused design, and more important still, site accessibility.  Join us as…

Hear from Harrisburg University’s Director of Live Entertainment Frank Schofield about how the HU Presents program came to be and the purpose it serves for the community. Marketing Director Sara Bozich will share her tactics for engaging their audience through social media, email, and traditional PR tactics.  Plus, you’ll hear about the University’s all-new Emerging…

Thursday, Feb. 23, 12-1 p.m. (Virtual) Join us for a special VIRTUAL meeting featuring Melissa Hariri, Executive Director, Communications at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. Leading a national casual dining restaurant brand requires expertise in everything from crisis communications, public relations, social media, advertising, and internal communications. Hear about Melissa’s experience as a communications leader,…

Featured Speakers:  Bob Saline, APR, Fellow PRSA Deborah Saline, APR, Fellow PRSA Description: A global pandemic shut down professional networking for two years. Now that we are regularly returning to in-person events, it’s time for us to polish up our social skills!  Join us to learn about GEM (graciousness, etiquette and manners) and a professional…

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year – Joint Winter Social time! Mark your calendars to get together with friends and colleagues from PPRS and PRSA Central PA on Wednesday, December 7. Ever Grain Brewing Co. Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.  Members: $30 Guests $35 Register here!

Suzanne Graney to Receive the 2022 Ernest R. McDowell Award Suzanne Graney, CFRE, executive director of Four Diamonds, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Ernest R. McDowell Award. We will honor her at the 2022 PPRS Evening of Honors, to be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Susquehanna Club. Read…

Featured Speaker:  Caitlin Justesen, Executive Communications Advisor, Federal Emergency Management Agency  Description:In times of crisis, communities rely on leaders to effectively communicate before, during, and after a crisis or disaster, often managing 24-hour news cycles on the ground with little reprieve when communities are devastated by destruction and loss of life.  But what is often not…

Join us for an in-person networking social with our PR colleagues from PRSA. We’ll enjoy activities including outdoor games and s’mores by the fire pit. And join us for a special announcement regarding the Kenneth G. Robinson, APR Memorial Scholarship. When: July 21, 6-8 PM Cost: $25.00 for PPRS and PRSA members and guests. Where:…

Featuring Dr. Ivy Buchan, President, Helix Strategies, LLC  It’s New Year’s Eve Day (at least in the nonprofit world)! For most nonprofit organizations, June 30 is the end of the fiscal year, and July 1 begins a new year of fundraising. What better time to talk about the critical role public relations plays in fund…

Are you a hiring manager? Currently in the job hunt…or considering it? Responsible for supporting recruitment communications? The May PPRS meeting will have something for everyone! The pandemic has changed nearly everything we know about the job market and recruitment. For example, employment gaps or job-hopping used to be viewed as red flags, requests about…