Meeting/Event Information
September 26 Luncheon: The Business of Social Business for the C-Suite
September 26, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Hyatt Place Downtown Des Moines
418 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://desmoines.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
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Attend this luncheon where Brandi Boatner, Digital Experience Manager for IBM in New York City, will present and discuss the business of social business for the C-Suite based on research conducted by IBM. Boatner's responsibilities include working to develop and drive the implementation of a C-level facing digital experience and engagement model to enhance the way IBM engages with CXOs in the digital world (including Websites, blogs, social media sites and mobile devices).
Boatner is also the former national president of PRSSA from 2008-2009 while attending graduate school at Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, Hawaii. She holds several leadership positions within in PRSA on both the local and national level serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the PRSA Foundation and PRSA NY Chapter as Secretary; the Co-Mentoring Chair for the PRSA New Professionals section; the Chair for the PRSA Diversity Committee; a member of the PRSA Membership Committee; and the New Professionals Chair for the PRSA-NY Chapter in Manhattan. Brandi is a true advocate for diversity and the next generation of leaders in the public relations professionals.
Notes:
Register by Friday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. (An additional $5 will be charged for registrations made past the stated date).
Please communicate any special dietary needs to Laura Sinnwell.
Contact treasurer Kim Pfannebecker for payment related questions.
Tickets
$20.00 Member
$25.00 after 05:00 pm September 20
$30.00 Guest
$35.00 after 05:00 pm September 20
$10.00 Student
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