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At our June Program, we were joined by University of Florida Communications Assistant Vice President Nicole Yucht who leads a team of talented communications professionals and has the distinct honor of being responsible for the University of Florida's brand. She...

In the heat of the moment during a crisis, it can be very challenging to craft messaging and respond in a thoughtful manner. Preparing for the inevitable on a sunny day is always a best practice and having the opportunity to rehearse is invaluable. Area public...

James Bates Discusses His Personal Brand After he likened his invitation to speak to a room full of public relations professionals to a Mike Myers and Chris Farley SNL skit about not speaking the correct language, James Bates started his presentation with this bit of...

LeadershipFPRA provides our members with the tools they need to become stronger leaders in their organizations, their communities and FPRA. The program is formal, consisting of an orientation and five full-day sessions held over 12 months. Regardless of how new you...

Lots of "Senior Year" style fun was had by all the attendees at last week's FPRA Gainesville Local Image Awards. Thanks to all who joined us and a BIG congratulations to the winners: Erin Morton, APR, CPRC and the RTI Surgical team for their Donate Life Month Campaign...

Are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the Gainesville Chapter of FPRA or do you know someone who would make an excellent candidate? We want to know! Nominations for the 2017-2018 Board of Directors are now being accepted. To apply or nominate...

The Gainesville Chapter of FPRA is once again awarding one full scholarship to the 2017 FPRA Annual Conference -- a $765 value. This year's conference takes place August 6-9 at The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. The scholarship covers one full conference...

The FPRA Gainesville Chapter is offering two student scholarships to the 2017 FPRA Annual Conference. Proceeds from the chapter’s March Quiz for a Cause fundraiser will provide two local public relations students the opportunity to experience educational breakout...

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last Saturday's event, a free one-day workshop hosted by FPRA and PRSSA for area high school students who got to learn about academic majors and careers in public relations and communications. A great big thank you to the...

Local PR students have the opportunity once again to shadow FPRA members during the month of April to see what it looks like to practice public relations in the real world. Are you interested in hosting a PR student for a Shadow Day? Contact Lacey Jones at...