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PRSA Central Iowa Holiday Celebration
December 15, 2016
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Strategic America
6600 Westown Pkwy #100
West Des Moines, IA 50266
https://www.strategicamerica.com/
Spread some holiday cheer at the 2016 PRSA Central Iowa Holiday Celebration
Mobile Video Tools Workshop
November 17, 2016
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/
This hands-on workshop will teach you how to create and edit high quality video with your smartphone.
2016 PRSA Agency Tour
November 02, 2016
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Principal Financial Group
750 Park St.
Des Moines, IA 50392
Mark your calendars for the November 2nd PRSA Tour!
2016 Central Iowa OctoPRfest Institute
October 19, 2016
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mercy Medical Center — Conference Center
1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
http://www.mercydesmoines.org/
Come celebrate and explore the art of communications at Central Iowa PRSA’s OctoPRfest!
Phil Roeder, Director of Communications for Des Moines Public Schools
September 14, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cub Club at Principal Park
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://www.cubclubrestaurant.com/
The communications staff at Des Moines Public Schools is a little bit newsroom, a little bit ad agency, and a little bit rock n' roll as it serves Iowa's largest provider of public education.
Saving IOWA -- A Battleship Story
August 17, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cub Club at Principal Park
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://www.cubclubrestaurant.com/
Iconic Batleship USS IOWA was rusting and neglected. Jeff Lamberti tells us how Iowans took the lead to save it from destruction and turn it into top tourist attraction 1,700 miles from home.
A Brand New Beginning: The Role of PR in a Brand Launch
June 15, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cub Club at Principal Park
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://www.cubclubrestaurant.com/
How do you morph different brands and services into something unified that makes sense to both internal and external audiences? Hear how the INS Family of Companies and Strategic America solved this critical issue.
A Day in the Life of the ISU Athletic Communications Office
May 19, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Jacobson Athletic Building, Hunziker Auditorium (second floor)--This is the building at the north end of Jack Trice Stadium.
1732 S 4th St
Ames, IA 50011
Three veteran members of the Iowa State University Athletics Communications Office will tell you how they provide communications for 11 women’s and seven men’s athletic teams. There’s more involved than you might think.
Best of Show: Social September
April 21, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Hear from Nathan Huss and Jessica Wardenburg about why their internal communications program — and award entry — were successful and how you can apply that to your next campaign and PRIME submission.
APR Recognition Dinner
March 29, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/
Please come and support our newest chapter APRs
MINDROBICS
March 10, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
“Mindrobics” is a workout program for the brain, providing participants with insights into better ways to approach challenges and use one’s innate, creative abilities to solve them.
Student Panel: Learning about the future of our profession
February 18, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Strategic America Large Conference Room
6600 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines , IA
https://maps.here.com/directions/drive/mylocation/Strategic-America:41.593861,-93.798607?map=41.59996,-93.79612,14,normal&fb_locale=en_US
University students will offer a look at their training, special projects and coursework designed prepare them for productive roles in our profession.
Word of Mouth: harnessing the voice of customers to grow business
January 21, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Drake University Olmsted Center - Room 311
2875 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
Presented by Ryan Hanser, APR, President, Hanser & Associates
