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President’s Note: New Events and Pure Barre for Members
While Fall is now in full gear and DC is abuzz with major news such as the presidential election, WWPR has a full plate of signature events you don’t want to miss, starting with our Annual Media Roundtable on October 21. I hope to see you at this event. Joan Coyle, a...
Help BBI Throw a “Baby Shower” for Moms In Need
Bright Beginnings (BBI) is holding its annual Baby Shower with a Purpose on Friday, October 21st. For many BBI mothers facing homelessness, the shower will be the only opportunity to receive supplies needed for their newborn. During the baby shower, new and expectant...
WWPR Announces Finalists for 2016 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) will host its 27th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Fairmont Hotel to celebrate the accomplishments of women who are raising the bar in public relations. The Woman of...
Announcing Woman of the Year Keynote Speaker: GE Chief Communications Officer Deirdre Latour
We are so thrilled to announce that Deirdre Latour, GE’s new Chief Communications Officer will be keynoting our 27th annual Woman of the Year luncheon on November 18, 2016. I enjoyed reading more about her in this recent article from PR Week and can’t wait to hear her...
September 11 Made Me Rethink My Purpose in Life
By Patrice Tanaka | Originally posted at Commpro.biz. I will always remember 9/11. As a New Yorker, I remember that crystalline blue sky day from the windows of our West Village office, which made the horror and devastation downtown almost unfathomable. I’m still...