KUDOS!

The Taylor Company is pleased to announce that it has been retained by Our Town America, Inc. to implement a multi-pronged public relations program that includes strategic ally development, a social responsibility partnership, business-to-business media relations and franchisee support.

Founded in 1972, Our Town is one of the largest independent new mover marketing companies in the country and a recognized industry leader. The company is headquartered in Pinellas Park, Florida. For more information, please visit www.ourtownamerica.com.

The Taylor Company is a Tampa-based public relations consultancy that works primarily with not-for-profit organizations, associations and other entities involved in cause and issues-related marketing. More information about The Taylor Company can be found at
www.taylorcompany-fl.com
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"HOW TO WORK A ROOM"

Learn the five common roadblocks to talking to strangers and the seven simple steps to making your way around the room. Leave this program with the skills to turn any event into a networking opportunity.

Using a proven formula for networking success, our trainers will guide you through the perils of walking into a room full of strangers and help you walk out with a room full of friends.

 

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 16. This month's program will be held in the Backstage Lounge at the Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Petersburg. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 am, followed by training and group exercises at 12:00.

Facilitators include Phoenix McKinney, APR, public relations and management trainer and Rebeca Searcey, communications planner, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.

To reserve a space, please e-mail Sarah Woosley by Monday, February 14.

FLY IN FOR TEE TIME ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Time is running out! Secure your spot now for the Tampa Bay FPRA Scholarship Classic on Saturday, March 12 at the University of South Florida’s Golf Course, The Claw. Registration begins at 7:30 am. The tournament shotgun start is at 8:30 am.

Thanks to our Scholarship Classic sponsor JetBlue Airways, every golfer will have an opportunity to win a 4-day/5-night golf vacation for two, roundtrip tickets for two, $50,000 and more! For a very reasonable $65.00, every participant competes in the JetBlue Challenge (details here), receives a certificate for a 50 degree and 60 degree wedge, plays 18 holes of golf at USF’s beautiful course The Claw, enjoys a finely prepared meal at Rocky’s and most importantly makes a contribution to help FPRA provide a scholarship for a qualified USF student.

Contact Dan McLean today at dan@demtoday.com or (813) 961-0757 to RSVP or for additional information. You can also visit us online at www.fpratampabay.org.

FPRA members should send news items to Jamie McIver at
Jamie_McIver@yahoo.com.

Design by Paula MacDonald

Thanks to this month’s contributors:
Scott Taylor, Jamie Melendez,
Kim Skrovanek
and Becky Keesler.

   
 
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