Southwest Missouri PRSA Professional Development Conference

Listen up! Network. Get engaged.

A new era for PR and marketing professionals.

Southwest Missouri Chapter of PRSA
2011 Professional Development Conference
September 20, 2011
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Event Program

Thank you for all who attended the conference. We had a great turnout and all gained valuable information.

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Thank you again to the following speakers for their participation and great information.

David Grossman, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, founder and CEO, The Grossman Group, in Chicago. The communications consultancy focuses on organizational, strategic leadership development and internal communications. David is one of America’s foremost authorities on communication inside organizations. He will talk about the importance of getting communication “right” and will provide proven and practical insights, methods and tools to enhance results and ensure overall organizational engagement.

Sheri Hawkins, owner, 2balance, a PR and communications agency in Springfield. Sheri has extensive experience in human resources, having served as chief of staff for Noble. She will discuss best practices when it comes to etiquette in today’s business world, including: appearance and grooming, netiquette, business email, social media and your personal brand, self-introductions, grammar, small talk and even handshakes.
View Sheri's powerpoint presentation.

Mike Koehler, president and chief strategist, Smirk New Media in Oklahoma City. A Springfield native and graduate of Missouri State University, Mike is a leading social and new media strategist, having directed new media efforts for Oklahoma’s largest news website and the state’s largest public relations firm. Mike will delve into best practices and the how-to’s for effective online brand monitoring and engagement through social media networking -- in a way that provides tangible benefits for your business or organization.

Questions? Contact Claire Faucett.