PRSA Greater Spokane Chapter

Wishing all our PRSA chapter members and friends a warm and festive holiday season and a Happy New Year! We look forward to engaging with you in 2026.

Join the Spokane Chapter Board for a virtual meet-and-greet lunch social next Wednesday, May 28, at noon! Get connected with other PRSA members, meet the new members of the board, and learn more about what PRSA Spokane has in store for this year. Both PRSA members and non-members are welcome!

Register at https://lnkd.in/gS4Zvh-T

⭐ Meet the PRSA Spokane Chapter 2025 Board of Directors! We are thrilled to welcome new members and leaders to our chapter board:
Lori Biggs, President
Brittanie Bonanzino, President-Elect
Lori Maricle, APR, Treasure
Jasmine Torres, Secretary
Marlene Orr, Programs Co-Chair
Tessa Delbridge, Programs Co-Chair
Chantell Cosner, Communications Co-Chair
Brandon Chapman, Communications Co-Chair

Stay tuned for more updates and events hosted by PRSA Spokane!

Please join us for this fun Friday lunch event! Enjoy pizza and networking with both PR students and professionals in our community. Whether you’re looking for interns, seeking to hire recent graduates, or simply want to offer guidance to the next generation, this event is an excellent platform to build connections and visit with colleagues.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-and-professional-networking-lunch-tickets-1046569486507?aff=oddtdtcreator

Interested in sponsoring this event? https://spokaneprsa.org/november8agencytour/

PRSA Greater Spokane Chapter Communications Chair Michelle Galey recently published an article in this month’s issue of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Strategies and Tactics. In her article, she discusses how faculty and PR professionals are helping prepare Gen Z grads for the current workforce. DH’s Alex.Evans provides insights into what their firm is doing to help new grads be self-empowered and collaborative through apprenticeships and hands-on experiences.
https://www.prsa.org/article/preparing-gen-z-grads-for-the-workforce-ST-Sept24

New article from Murrow College’s Michelle Galey! Galey’s article “Preparing Gen Z Grads for the Workforce” was featured in the September edition of PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics Publication. Galey shares her observations about Gen Z’s cultural differences and how this may impact their employment after they get their bachelor’s degree. Link in bio! #MurrowCollege #MurrowProud #WSU

Here's a great opportunity from our PRSA Mid-Columbia neighbors to learn how AI is being used in the communication and PR field! This is a three-part series titled "Breaking down AI - Overview and Basics." Learn more and sign up at https://www.prsamidcolumbia.org/product/breaking-down-ai-overview-and-basics/

Webinars and workshops take place on May 1, 14, and 23.

AI for Communications | Breaking down AI: Overview and Basics - PRSA Mid-Columbia What is AI? Why will using AI be important for public relations and communications? What are some available AI tools? Learn all about AI in communications as part of this first webinar in a three-part series by the PRSA Mid-Columbia Chapter!

Join us for our 2024 State of the Chapter Meeting! Have any questions you'd like addressed at the meeting? Drop them in the comments below!⬇️ Register here: www.bit.ly/PRSAEvent

Great FREE opportunity this Wednesday to get some insights on the value of earned media and how to best tell your company’s story from Spokane Journal of Business Editor Linn Parish - Reserve a spot now!

Startup Advisor: Earned Media and PR TBD

This holiday season, let’s team up with our public relations friends and brighten the days of our community’s most at-risk kids. Teen & Kid Closet is a clothing store for children of all ages who are currently in foster care or are experiencing homelessness or poverty. Here, the kids are treated to a full shopping experience where they pick out their favorite things, including warm coats, pajamas, new underwear, socks, shoes and more – for free!

At this special happy hour event, come visit the Teen & Kid Closet store to see for yourself how we can all positively impact the lives of local kids in need. Hear from KXLY News 4’s Robyn Nance (a co-founder) about the need in our community as they continue to serve the community’s most at-risk children.

Instead of paying our regular $20 event fee, please bring a new pair of pajamas and or hygiene products to donate to the store (boys or girls sizes 3T, 4T and 5T are in especially great need right now). Also feel free to bring any gently used clothing you’d like to donate in sizes newborn to 3X – anything you think a child or teen would love to wear!

PRSA Greater Spokane will provide the snacks and a variety of beverages. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about one of Spokane’s amazing non-profit organizations, catch up with your PR friends, and help us give back this holiday season!

Two of our members talked about why they love being a PRSA Greater Spokane member during our Happy Hour with Visit Spokane.💙 Thanks to Lori and Amy for sharing your insights, and thanks to all who attended our event!🍻

Why I'm a PRSA Greater Spokane member! Two of our loyal PRSA Greater Spokane members share why they're members of our amazing chapter! Plus, you get to see how much fun we have our our events as t...

Are you registered for our next Happy Hour? Make sure to join us at Uprise Brewing on Wednesday, October 4 from 4-6pm.

We'll hear from fellow PRSA member Kate Hudson, Public Relations Manager for Visit Spokane, and meet the new President and CEO of Visit Spokane, Rose Noble.

Kate will share highlights from Visit Spokane’s recent Annual Meeting, where she reported an impressive $4.4 million in earned media value during the 2022 calendar year. Learn some tips on successful media pitching – locally, regionally, and beyond, and hear more about Visit Spokane’s plans for celebrating the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74 next summer!

You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to connect with other local PR friends and celebrate Spokane!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-happy-hour-with-visit-spokane-tickets-723718400217?aff=oddtdtcreator