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Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO)

Our Mission

Formed in 1992, the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) is a professional organization that fosters an interest in the public relations field; encourages professional development for those employed in the public relations field; maintains a high degree of standards and ethics in the performance of public relations tasks; and offers instruction. ECPRO is a member of the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF).

Upcoming Events

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) chapter would like to welcome you to our meetings, which are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. ECPRO members are employed in a wide variety of fields including public relations, marketing, advertising and the media. Anyone involved in the art of communication will benefit from the ECPRO experience!

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Annual Holiday Dinner Party
Dec 10
Annual Holiday Dinner Party

Join ECPRO members and guests for our annual holiday party at Longhorn Steakhouse on 544 Mary Esther Cut Off NW in Fort Walton Beach on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00 pm. Everyone will pay their own way at the dinner, but we ask that you RSVP so that we know how many seats to reserve and bring an ornament for a secret Santa gift exchange. Outgoing President, Josh Bugby, will confirm ECPRO's incoming 2025 Board of Directors over an enjoyable holiday meal to close the year.

Members are asked to bring door prizes for the meeting. A 50/50 drawing is held at each meeting, so bring some cash. Funds from the drawings go toward scholarships for local high school students.

Please bring business cards for networking and a door prize from your business if you can. Members and guests are allowed to present announcements concerning special programs or news about their business. Announcements are $1 for members and $2 for non-members.

Become a Member

Join ECPRO and get involved with a network of PR professionals from this area. Our members work in a variety of jobs, including non-profits, healthcare, financial, advertising, communications, military support, and more. Our meetings are educational and fun. Attend a meeting and meet new friends who share similar work experiences although their jobs vary.

Latest News

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Public Relations Foundation to Award $1,000 Scholarships

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation (ECPRF) will award several $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa county high schools who plan to pursue a college degree in public relations, communication, marketing, or journalism. One scholarship is sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union, and Sherry Harlow, APR, sponsors one scholarship. Other scholarships may be available.

ECPRF Awards Two College Scholarships

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation awarded two $1,000 scholarships to a recent graduate of Milton High School and a home school senior from Freeport at the monthly Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization’s luncheon held at the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

ECPRO Announces 2024 Board of Directors

On February 13, 2024, the members of the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) voted for members for positions on the 2024 Board of Directors. The organization congratulates incoming President and Programs Chair, Joshua Bugby, currently serving as the Director of Development at Children in Crisis, a 501(c)3 non-profit headquartered in Fort Walton Beach.

ECPR Foundation Scholarships

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