Meeting/Event Information
PRSA PR and Communications Tour
November 09, 2017
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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DMARC
1435 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://www.dmarcunited.org
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Tour three PR and communications departments in the Des Moines metro to learn about the roles PR and communications play in each organization. This is an excellent opportunity for both students and professionals alike, as you will be able to explore how different types of organizations operate.
1:30 p.m. Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC)
1435 Mulberry St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Meet at the main entrance at 1:30 p.m.
Metered street parking is available in the area.
2:30 p.m. Mercy Medical Center
1111 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Tour participants should enter through the main entrance (directly east of the emergency room entrance), the tour will begin in the main lobby located there. The north parking lot is suggested for parking; a map is available.
3:30 p.m. Performance Marketing
1501 42nd St Suite 550
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tour participants should take the elevator up to the fifth floor. Parking is available around the building.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. We recommend carpooling to reduce the amount of vehicles that will require a parking space.
Tickets
$10.00 PRSA Member
$15.00 Non-PRSA Member
$10.00 Student
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