upcoming events 
March 27, 2012
May 22 - Beyond Show and Tell
How to Move Your Audience
recent news 
May 11, 2012
Annual Conference Scholarships Available!
Submit by May 18 to be considered.
recent blog posts 
May 03, 2012
2012 CWC Image & Chapter Awards Luncheon Winners!
Category 7 Promotional/Marketing - Award of Distinction: Dee Zulaf, APR and Dr. Karin Schmidt Image Award: Sarasota Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and MMGY Global Category 3 Magazine - Image Award: S...
March 29, 2012
PD Recap: Get in the Game.
The March 27th Professional Development luncheon featured Rachelle Madrigal and covered the importance of community partnerships. Rachelle knows a thing or two about community partnerships and she sho...
Leading the way in today's evolving public relations & emerging communication technology environment!
The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is a network of PR professionals, who are an active part of the oldest state-wide public relations organization in the country. CWC/FPRA represents one of the largest and fastest growing chapters composed of a very innovative, passionate, and ardent group of PR professionals and associates. The chapter has won numerous state awards including the "2008 OUTSTANDING CHAPTER OF THE YEAR!"
The CWC/FPRA membership is regarded as leaders in...
- Exceptional Professional Development... Interact with regional, state, and national PR and organizational leaders at the monthly professional development luncheons, twice-annual special events, and yearly collaborative activities.
- Networking... Interact with PR and business leaders to build partnerships and create job connections.
- Accreditation/Certification... Earn Universal Accreditation Credentials as an "Accredited in Public Relations" or APR professional.
- Leadership Opportunities... Managed by its members, there is a wide variety of options to participate in local and state board positions or committees.
- Professional Recognition... Participate in local and state-wide competitions and be recognized for outstanding public relations endeavors.
The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations professionals who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida.






