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2019 OctoPRfest strategic communications conference
October 10, 2019
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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The Ron Pearson Center, Hy-Vee
5820 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
https://www.hy-vee.com/conference-center/
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PRSA Central Iowa is pleased to host the 2019 OctoPRfest strategic communications conference on Thursday, October 10 at The Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines.
This year's topics and speakers include:
- Keynote: Ann Wylie, PRSA's national writing coach
- Mike Wagner, White Rabbit, focusing on leadership development
- Danny Beyer, the "bow tie guy" will offer a Networking 101 program
- Whitney Warne, co-founder of brand launch, will share techniques for working with influencers
Register by September 10, 2019, to take advantage of the early bird pricing!
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