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2021 PRIME Awards and Scholarship Virtual Reception
December 03, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Webinar
Join us virtually as we recognize our chapter’s 2021 PRIME Award recipients, as well as our 2021 Chapter Scholarship recipients.
PRSA Midwest District Week
November 15, 2021 8:00 AM to November 19, 2021 4:30 PM
Register on EventBrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-midwest-district-conference-2021-tickets-175023318457
The Midwest District Conference has a fantastic line up of sessions - and all from a Midwest perspective.
APR Pinning Ceremony and Celebration Dinner
October 26, 2021
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Riverwalk Hub
215 Water St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://portofdsm.com/site/riverwalk-hub/
Honoring 2019-2021 chapter members who have successfully achieved their Accreditation in Public Relations designation
2021 PRSA OctoPRfest
October 11, 2021 9:00 AM to October 13, 2021 12:30 PM
Virtual Event hosted on Hopin
https://hopin.com/events/octoprfest
PRSA Iowa’s premiere annual OctoPRfest conference will be held virtually October 11-13 offering a variety of keynote presentations, panels, workshops and networking sessions. The virtual event will engage a diverse audience of public relations professiona
Friday FYI: The Power of an Opinion
September 17, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Webinar (details to be provided 24 hours before event)
Now more than ever, consumers want to know where their community leaders and corporations stand on a wide range of issues. Now is the time to ask yourself: Are we even part of the conversation?
Building the Content Machine
August 24, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Webinar (details to be provided 24 hours before event)
Join us for an opportunity to learn content marketing best practices, including how to leverage the internal wealth of knowledge within your organization to write stories your customers care about.
PRSA Member Networking: Coffee and Casual Conversations
July 22, 2021
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Smokey Row (private room)
1910 Cottage Grove Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
http://smokeyrow.com
Join us for conversations and coffee at Smokey Row. This casual networking event will allow PR pros and communicators to catch up with each other after more than a year without in-person PRSA events.
Friday FYI: Beyond the Bootcamp – Taking the Next Step in Pursuing Your APR
June 18, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Zoom (link sent 24 hours prior to event)
Hear from both seasoned and new APR grads as we take a deep dive into the panel presentation and test, all with the goal of jumpstarting your APR journey.
Return to Work Roundtable Discussions
May 25, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom (link sent 24 hours prior to event)
Join fellow PR pros to discuss a variety of communications topics related to organizations’ return to the office following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Best Practices and Tips to Write Winning Award Entries
April 28, 2021
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Zoom (link sent 24 hours prior to event)
This event will leave you with tips and best practices for putting together strong award nominations for PRSA Iowa’s signature PRIME Awards and beyond.
Better Together: How PR & DEI Converge to Strengthen Brand and Culture
March 26, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Webinar (details to be provided 24 hours before event)
Central Iowa diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders share their insights on how PR practitioners can work more effectively with them
The Information ReEvolution
February 18, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual webinar
How Print, Broadcast and Digital Communications Are Changing… and What it Means for Public Relations Practitioners
2021 APR Boot Camp Presented by PRSA Iowa APRs
January 30, 2021 8:00 AM to February 11, 2021 12:00 PM
Webinar (details to be provided 24 hours before event)
This course, presented by accredited PRSA Iowa members, is intended to guide prospective candidates through the process to becoming Accredited in Public Relations. This six-week, online course filled with prep material presented by PRSA Iowa APRs will be
Public Relations During a Pandemic
January 21, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Webinar (details to be provided 24 hours before event)
Staying calm, serving publics during a time of panic and fear
