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. 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 and our accomplished line-up of guest speakers!

Local News in Okaloosa County
Apr
8

Local News in Okaloosa County

ECPRO Presents a Panel Discussion on “Local News in Okaloosa County” Featuring Local Reporters

Local news serves as the backbone of communities worldwide, providing essential information that impacts daily lives. The significance of local journalism cannot be overstated, as it fosters community engagement, holds local authorities accountable, and helps maintain an informed citizenry. Please join ECPRO for a Lunch and Learn on April 8, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.

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SPRF’s Quarterly Professional Development Webinar
Feb
19

SPRF’s Quarterly Professional Development Webinar

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Her team’s Every School Day Counts campaign was awarded Best of Show at the 2024 Lantern Awards. Now hear from Jean Cook, APR, from the Mississippi Department of Education on this award-winning campaign. Join us for the Q1 SPRF Professional Development Webinar on February 19 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

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Diving Into Public Relations Annual SPRF Conference
Oct
20
to Oct 22

Diving Into Public Relations Annual SPRF Conference

Join public relations professionals from around the region in Biloxi, MS, Oct. 20-22, 2024 for the annual conference of the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF). Hear from nationally acclaimed speakers, learn tangible tools to get results and network with industry colleagues from around SPRF’s four-state region and beyond. Choose from a variety of sessions and celebrate with colleagues at our annual awards presentations.

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Leadership Lab Q&A 3.0
Sep
10

Leadership Lab Q&A 3.0

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Register for our third Leadership Lab Q&A panel on Tuesday, September 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Our panel participants, Faith Ellisor, Kelly Jasen, Neko Stubblefield, and Chanda Ryan, will provide professional insights and answer questions covering the areas of public relations, marketing, and business leadership.

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Headshot & Photography Workshop with Edward Mitchell III
Jul
9

Headshot & Photography Workshop with Edward Mitchell III

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Join ECPRO’s Lunch & Learn featuring guest speaker, Edward Mitchell III, who will provide headshots (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.) and a photography workshop (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, July 9 at the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited - register in advance!

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Marketing Your Brand with Skip Orth
Jun
11

Marketing Your Brand with Skip Orth

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Join Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO)’s June Lunch & Learn featuring guest speaker, Skip Orth, who will give a presentation on effectively marketing your brand.

Skip Orth is an entrepreneur who has started several businesses and is currently the owner and CEO of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions, a multi-million-dollar lawn and pest business in Northwest Florida.

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Leadership Lab Q&A 2.0
May
14

Leadership Lab Q&A 2.0

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Register for our second Leadership Lab Q&A panel on Tuesday, May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Our panel participants, Willie Collins, Kari Painter, Randall Forsythe, and Vatema Ivy, will provide professional insights and answer questions covering the areas of public relations, marketing, and business leadership.

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Leadership Lab Q&A
Jan
9

Leadership Lab Q&A

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Join ECPRO for its Leadership Lab Q&A panel on Tuesday, January 9 at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. The guests, which include Stephanie Wedel, Skip Orth, Chris Torres, and Tiffany Orner, will provide professional insights and answer questions covering the areas of public relations, marketing and business leadership.

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Christmas Jingle & PR Mingle
Dec
5

Christmas Jingle & PR Mingle

You’re invited to our annual holiday party on December 5 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Hope Village Welcome Center in Ft. Walton Beach! Tickets for the event, which includes a dinner, a holiday gift exchange, Christmas-themed trivia, and ‘Carol-oke,’ are $35 per person or $65 per couple. Join us for a jolly good networking time!

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Taking Your Career to the Next Level
Nov
14

Taking Your Career to the Next Level

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Join Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO)’s November Lunch & Learn featuring guest speaker, Shawn Nickel, who will give a presentation focused on career development and the provision of practical advice.

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Meet & Mingle with Lisa Darnell, APR
Aug
7

Meet & Mingle with Lisa Darnell, APR

Meet the ECPRO Board and mingle with our August featured speaker, Lisa Darnell, APR on August 7 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Island hotel! This complimentary after hours networking event is open to the public and capacity is limited to the first 100 who RSVP through Eventbrite.

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Proactive Crisis Management with Christie Solomon, MBA
Apr
11

Proactive Crisis Management with Christie Solomon, MBA

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Join us for Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO)’s April Lunch & Learn with guest speaker, Christie Solomon, MBA, who will identify 10 components of a proactive crisis communication plan that every organization should have on-hand. Although predicting a true crisis is nearly impossible, the consequences of one can be mitigated with a proactive, forward-looking crisis management plan.

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