Join us for our May Lunch N’ Learn event on Tuesday, May 28th  at The Hilton Naples: Our May presenter, Chris Desmond, has an extensive media industry background. However, these days he is busy managing a national research study right from Marco Island – the “10,000 Islands Dolphin Project.” Please join us on Tuesday, May [...]

Where is your hometown? I am originally from Norristown, Pennsylvania and am a true Steelers fan! Why did you choose to live in Naples, FL? In 1996 I came to Florida on vacation, while working with American Express Financial Advisors and noticed there was an office in Ft Myers. I asked if I could work [...]

Donna C. Heiser, APR is our President elect for 2014. She is a graduate of Rosemont College (Villanova, Pennsylvania). Mrs. Heiser joined Ave Maria School of Law as their Chief Advancement and Communications Officer in December 2012. At Ave Maria, she oversees the Law School’s advancement and external affairs departments, leading to increased connectivity and [...]

Position Filled – No longer available Department: Communications Job Title: Vice President, Communications General Summary: The Vice President, Communications helps plan, develop and manage internal and external communications activities for the Chamber and is responsible for the implementation of all communications necessary to support all Chamber activities. Reports to: President & CEO Persons Supervised: None [...]

Cyndee Woolley, APR and Jessica Macera, MBA    Presenting: The Personal Branding Project  As presented at the 2011 PRSA International Conference and through Full Sail University, the Personal Branding Project is a customized workshop designed to teach business professionals how to reinvent themselves for success. The foundation of the program is about rediscovering purpose and [...]

(Florida) – The Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District is pleased to announce the 2012 Board of Directors. Diane Jones, APR, Chair Diane Jones, MPA, APR is the President of DJ Public Relations, Inc., based in Land O’Lakes, Florida. With over 16 years of experience in both private sector and local government public relations, [...]

Here’s your chance! The PRSA Gulf Coast Chapter is currently seeking nominations for its 2011 Board of Directors. We will have a number of opportunities available next year for you to show off your special skills and help our organization continue moving forward. To submit a nomination, please contact Chapter President Clay W. Cone at [...]

You only have one chance to make that lasting impression with your friends, colleagues and prospective clients. So it’s very important that you make the RIGHT impression when needed. Our next program will help you do just that! Representatives of the professional image consulting firm Image Matters will join us on Tuesday, October 26th at the Hilton Naples to teach you how [...]