May 24, 2013

Next PRSASCC Job Club Meeting Nov. 3rd

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The PRSASCC Job Club is a new service offered by our chapter to recent college graduates and veteran professionals alike, whether members or nonmembers. Our goal is to help every public relations professional achieve employment, whether that be with an agency or getting freelance work or trying to find an entry level position. The holidays are approaching, and we’re [...]

One Last PR After Hours for 2012 – Al’s Cafe and Creamery, Elgin

Location of Al's Cafe and Creamery

Bring on the classic American food! Another great PR After Hours networking event brought to you by PRSA Suburban Chicago. This time we will be meeting at Al’s Cafe and Creamery in Elgin! They have great food and great shakes that I’m sure you’ll all enjoy. This place is a mainstay of downtown Elgin, and has been [...]

PRSA Suburban Chicago Anniversary Party Tuesday, November 13th

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Join us for an evening celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Tuesday, November 13th, from 6 – 9 pm at the Sheraton Suites – Elk Grove Village, featuring our special guest, Rex Havens.  Advance tickets are $30 professionals/$25 for students. Bring a toy for our Holiday Toys for Tots collection, and be entered in a drawing [...]

PRSASCC Using Social Media to Help Find a Kidney Donor

Dr. Ron Richman

Were you ever forced to quit a job you love? Do you treasure every waking moment you have with your family? If you have end-stage renal disease you would. Ron Richman is a 54-year-old primary care physician, living in Long Island, NY, that must face this disease head-on every day. And he has for a [...]

PRSA Suburban Chicago Hosts Media Panel October 9th

News Microphone Computer Online Podcast

Facebook…Twitter…Pinterest….no matter what the latest craze is, good public relations always comes down to getting the right message, with the right information, to the right people in a format they can use. With the current evolution, or as some would say, revolution in “traditional” media, it’s more critical than ever to make sure that you [...]

Become a Champion for PRSSA and Support the Future of the Profession

It’s that time again … School is starting, and students are returning to another exciting year on college campuses across the country. It is time for us once again to show our support to the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) by renewing our $50 dues as Champions for PRSSA. For the first time [...]

A Conversation with the Chicago Cubs’ Kevin Saghy – September 11th Dinner Program

Kevin Saghy of the Chicago Cubs

Ever fantasize what it might be like to work for one of the most storied teams in Major League Baseball? The players, the fans, the excitement and promise of spring training. The buzz of the crowd, the sounds of the vendors hawking beer and hot dogs, interspersed with the crack of the bat and the [...]

Join us August 26th for Our End of Summer Barbecue

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Celebrate the end-of-summer with a family barbecue hosted by chapter president Debra Sunday, August 26th! Nonmembers welcome! Fair warning – affectionate dogs are part of the family, so you might be subjected to excessive adoration and shameless begging. The RSVP date has been extended to August 25th, so just email [email protected] to let us know [...]

Special Presentation by Social Media Expert Gini Dietrich, Tuesday, August 14th

Sheraton Location

As unbelievable as it is, August is actually here, which means the kids go back to school and we start the second half of our programming year. It’s time for PR professionals to sharpen our skills as well. This August, we’re starting things off with a special presentation: Nationally known PR & Social Marketing expert [...]

Laissez les bons temps rouler! PR After Hours Goes Cajun August 23rd at Maple Tree Inn

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Our popular PR After Hours goes Cajun on Thursday, August 23rd, with a short trip south to Blue Island to a little bit of Nawlins in the heart of the Midwest. Rated four out of five forks by WTTW’s popular Check Please! dining show, you can enjoy the tastes and sounds of the Big Easy. [...]