Raleigh Public Relations Society

The Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS) aims to advance the art and science of public relations and to strengthen communication, understanding and cooperation among the diverse individuals, groups, and institutions of the Society.

Networking

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Spring Networking Social + How to Make Things Better with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In this talk, Lindsay Wrege invites you to challenge cultural norms, specifically in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You will discover how true change comes from the actions of practicing the better. If you want to make things better, make better things. This event will take place at the Lake Johnson Waterfront Center at 4601 Avent Ferry Road. Breakfast, and coffee, will be provided!

Wrege is the co-founder and CEO of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster in Raleigh that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her inclusive staff, featuring people with down syndrome, autism, and other neurodiversity, together are modeling inclusion for other companies to follow.

321 Coffee is a coffee shop and roaster focusing on workforce inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Located in Raleigh, the company currently employs over 30 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 321 baristas do it all: roasting the coffee, taking the orders, making the lattes. Together they are demonstrating the value of an inclusive business model. Launched in 2017, the company is on a mission to change the statistic that 80% of adults with disabilities are unemployed.

Members, be sure to log in to see your discounted purchase links below!
[MM_Member_Decision membershipId=’6|7|8|9′]Members: $10[/MM_Member_Decision]

Non-Member Students: $15

Guests: $25

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April Webinar Recording: Networking Conversations That Connect and Convert

“You’re already networking, but is it working well for you?”

That’s the big question our April speaker charged attendees with self-assessing and then gave us the tools to optimize both online and offline connections moving forward.

Christine Clifton shared compelling conversation techniques that inspired interest and created connections – so our networking conversations get better results.

Watch the full-length recording here… exclusive for RPRS members!

RPRS Lunch & Learn with Christine Clifton: You Don’t Have to Shout to Stand Out

View on YouTube

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RSVP: RPRS Holiday Networking Social

It’s time to RSVP for our annual holiday social! This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 6-8 p.m. at the new Dram & Draught in Downtown Raleigh at 1 Glenwood Avenue. (Paid hourly parking is available in the forthcoming Origins Hotel parking deck across W. Morgan Street.)

The event is free to attend and a complimentary beer or wine drink ticket is up for grabs for the first 30 guests to RSVP. Light hors-d’oeuvres and raffles are also in store for attendees!

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RSVP: RPRS Holiday Social – Tuesday, December 11, 2018

We are returning to the luxe and chic 10th & Terrace on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, from 6 – 8pm for our annual holiday social. As always, there will be fun door prizes, great networking, some tasty apps, and a complimentary adult beverage for the first 25 guests to RSVP.

What are you waiting for? Use the ticket form below to RSVP and save your space! This event is open to all current members and potential new members who would like to join us as guests for this event. Questions about membership? Please contact Membership Chair Olivia Easley at Membership@RPRS.org.

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Summer Unconference: Thank You & Shared Resources

Thanks so much to each and every one of you that attended our July Unconference event! We had some great lightning speakers and inspired conversations – not to mention the delicious food and beverages (Thanks Mulino!).

For our new guests who attended, we look forward to welcoming you as a member of the Raleigh Public Relations Society soon! You can find more details on pricing and benefits here.

If you weren’t able to make it, we recorded a few of the inspiring and informational speaker presentations so you can catch up without too much FOMO. ?

“Smash and Mash” in Your Career – Eva Hornak, APR

The Power of Transferable Skills – Stephanie Llorente, APR

Introducing Raleigh Influencers – Chris Alupului

Pictures from the Event

A big thank you to Chris Alupului of Raleigh Influencers for capturing these great event pics!

The Apps I Shared

During my lightning talk, I shared some of my favorite digital assets for marcom pros. It’s easy to think that we all have the same “toolkit” at our disposal, but I’m always amazed at the power of sharing tech tools with industry friends who have yet to tap into some of them!

Grammarly (Like built-in spell check, only BETTER! The weekly progress reports via email are totally geeky fun, too.)
CapitalizeMyTitle.com (When you just can’t remeber what to capitalize and when.)
Animoto (For creating quick storyboard videos from photos and licensed music.)
Dark Sky (Insanely accurate local weather conditions for your events.)
Cluster (Private photo sharing app with easy printed book production.)
Yammer (Team messaging app.)
Proposa (Locally-based proposal software from an experienced agency founder.)
Google Photos (Never worry about losing your phone, and your photos, again!)
And of course… the newly revamped RPRS Awards platform!

See You Again Soon!

We had a great time hosting this event and making lots of new connections as well as enjoying some OOO (out of office) time with old pals. We look forward to seeing you at our next event. As always, you can find our line-up of events here!