Join us for the traditional passing of the gavel and welcome in our new 2023-2024 FRPA Board!

Strawberries, desserts, fair rides, oh my! If you've always wanted to get an exclusive sneak peek at the Florida Strawberry Festival before the waves of people join in the fun, now's your chance! Join Past President, Brian West, for a sneak peak evening of the festival. Spots are limited, so register now to reserve yours! […]

Let’s explore the essence of branding! I'll cover the key aspects of branding like your personality—your values, purpose, and culture—and dive into the fun side with logos, colors, fonts, and style. Ever wonder if your brand's look matches its vibe? We'll help you figure that out and explore if it's time for a tweak or […]

In his presentation, How to Media Train the C-Suite, expert media trainer Joel Staley teaches you how to help your senior executives become better spokespersons. Following are a few of the things you'll learn: - The tell-tale signs that a spokesperson needs additional training. -The situations that require additional training for any spokesperson, including experienced […]

Universities are huge entities that require more than just student enrollment to help them thrive and grow. They require loyalty, support, and investment from the students who attend, their families, employees, stakeholders, and supporters. So, how do universities craft thoughtful stories that cultivate these qualities in their communities, encouraging students to attend while retaining their current […]

Check out our professional development session in June with speaker Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, City of Winter Haven. Join us for lunch catered by Moe's Southwest Grill. Lunch tickets must be purchased by June 14.  During the meeting, we’ll get insight into the power of technology, and hear about Winter Haven’s […]

July 17 at 8:30 a.m. Location: 122 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801 Register for event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/935996549877?aff=oddtdtcreator Communications can make or break any labor situation and has never been more important than in this new labor environment. Employers have extra challenges persuading their stakeholders when a conflict between an employer and union occurs. This session will […]

Join us on Friday, October 4th at our chapter’s new meeting location, Cleveland Heights Golf Club in Lakeland. The event starts at 11:30 am with a 30-minute social and buffet-style lunch. Be there for a chance to win a gift basket during a complimentary raffle to participants. You may purchase additional raffle tickets to increase […]

Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037020384887?aff=oddtdtcreator 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 Join us on October 31st at our chapter’s new meeting location, Cleveland Heights Golf Club in Lakeland. The event starts at 11:30 am with a 30-minute social and buffet-style lunch. Sheriff Grady Judd will speak to us about best practices when working with the media. […]

Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037070645217?aff=oddtdtcreator 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard Winter Haven, FL 33880 Join us on Thursday, November 14th. Kris Keprios, senior tourism sales and marketing manager with Visit Central Florida and Dan Chesnicka, executive director with Theatre Winter Haven will be the guest speakers. They plan to share tourism statistics for Polk County and the […]