Our April program is a special hands-on event designed to help PR pros at all levels elevate their overall career toolkit. Whether you're aiming to grow in your current role or explore new possibilities right now (or way on down the road...), this experience will help you build confidence and capability for what’s next in your PR career.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Hear from Martha A. Gaston, APR, Vice President and Managing Editor at TD Bank U.S., as she shares strategies to elevate organizational and cultural impact through internal storytelling that reinforces your mission and strengthens employee connection.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

We’re all thinking about goals and how to measure them at the start of the new year. Join us for a discussion on the latest tools and best options for measuring reputation with an expert in corporate reputation management.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Mix, mingle and celebrate the season with fellow PR industry friends, colleagues and students as we close out 2025!

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Our biennial DEI Signature Event! We’ll explore actionable insights and legal guidance for sustaining DEI efforts in today’s changing environment.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

This program aims to equip PR professionals with actionable strategies to manage stress effectively and foster greater well-being.

WMPRSA invites all PR and communications professionals to join us for Meet & Greet Kalamazoo. This event includes a social hour plus a mini-program on The Power of Podcasting with Richard Piet of Livemic Communications.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Friendly, informal gathering for our mentorship community. Whether you stay for the entire meetup or drop in for a moment, you can catch up and network over a cup of coffee.

Hear from WMPRSA leaders and learn about upcoming programs. And you’ll have plenty of time to network with students and professionals of all levels to build connections, talk shop, and dish about the latest PR trends.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Join us for a timely and important conversation on the legal implications of today’s DEI challenges with Abby Cote, Labor and Employment attorney at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. Abby will offer insights to help communicators, leaders, and organizations navigate this complex and evolving space.

Learning and networking on the lakeshore—what could be better than that? Join us for Lakeshore Meet & Greet in St. Joseph. This event includes a social hour plus a mini-program on PR best practices featuring Ellen Bristol, Manager of Public Relations, Corewell Health. FREE!

With newsrooms shifting focus and so much competing content online, how can organizations "Keep it Fresh" when it comes to storytelling on their owned channels: blogs, newsletters, social media and more? We'll hear from local cultural institutions that have successfully used storytelling to promote their organizations.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Pitching tips from media representatives followed by our popular “speed pitch” opportunities.

Whether you're looking to mentor, sponsor, coach, or advocate for others, understanding these roles is key to helping professionals, especially those from different backgrounds, grow and succeed. Learn how you can actively support and uplift others, foster more inclusive professional relationships, and create meaningful change in your industry.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

Morning Meet-Up is a virtual, informal get-together and chat about all things PR for current and prospective WMPRSA members. FREE, but registration is required.

As we enter 2025, the social media landscape has become tumultuous as ever. Get the latest on key digital platforms and what this year could bring in terms of emerging players, content trends and overall impact on audiences and creators.

RESCHEDULED to January 27 due to weather conditions.

Delve into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of public relations and communication. Tony Lambert, Chief Technology Officer at TechSmith in Lansing, will lead a demo-heavy session built to equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of AI for content creation, social media management, crisis communication, and media relations.