This Thursday, Sept. 1 - Win A Ticket to PPRA’s Speed Networking Happy Hour

Image via WikipediaHave you heard about PPRA’s upcoming Sept. 8^th speed networking happy hour with a twist? Want to network with PPRA members on the roof of Center City’s Corner Bar, see an ice sculpture carved by chainsaw and better still, attend for free?

Now’s your chance! This Thursday, Sept. 1^st, one week ahead of the event you’ll have the opportunity to win one free ticket. Just check out PPRA’s Facebook page on Thursday. We’ll give PPRA members 24 hours to comment on a post announcing the giveaway and one member will be chosen at random to receive a free ticket to the happy hour. The winner will be announced on the PPRA Facebook page on Friday, Sept. 2^nd before 3 PM ET.

Please note that since this is a members-only happy hour you must be a member to win so renew your membership now! Good luck, everyone!

Upcoming Event: PPRA's Speed Networking Happy Hour with a Twist - Sept. 8th

Chain-saws and speed-networking.  What more do PR pros need to wrap up the summer? PPRA members are invited to kick-off the new programming year with a speed networking event on the rooftop deck at The Corner Bar, complete with a live carving of an ice sculpture - created using a chain saw!             

The speed-networking portion of the event will be a fun and friendly opportunity to get to know new and seasoned members, as well as the new board members.  Please remember to renew your membership in time so you can join PPRA for this exciting and entertaining evening.

Click here to register online.

Cost:  $40 per person
Registration Fee includes food and two drinks.

Thursday, September 08, 2011

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

The Corner
102 South 13th Street
www.thephillycorner.com 

This event is for PPRA members who renew their 2011-12 membership dues by September 8th.  Watch your mailboxes for dues renewals invoices, or

click here to renew online. 

Upcoming Event: The State of the Industry

PRSA Philly, PPRA and PBPRS bring you The State of the Industry

OVERVIEW

The first of its kind, this collaborative conference will bring together leaders in the field of communications from some of top industries across the region to discuss the state of the PR industry.  Hear from experts in the following areas as they cover current trends, challenges and opportunities, and the future of the public relations field in the Greater Philadelphia Region:

·        Non-profit

·        Public Policy

·        Sports

·        Tourism & Hospitality

This conference will feature a panel discussion moderated by Lee Marshall, vice president at BusinessWire, as well as various break-out sessions covering such topics as:

·        Corporate Communications

·        Crisis Communications

·        Health Care

·        Social Media

Please visit www.prsa.philly.org for updated information as we confirm speakers and finalize the agenda!

Register for this event now!

WHEN

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Breakfast & Registration:            8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Panel Discussion:                        8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Break out Session I:                    9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Break out Session II:                   10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

WHERE

The Down Town Club

At the corner of 6th and Chestnut Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19106

COST

$45 for general admission (there is no non-member rate for this event)*

$25 for student admission*

*A hot breakfast buffet is included with cost of admission

Register for this event now!