Congratulations to CPRS Hamilton’s newest APRs

CPRS Hamilton would like to commend the following members on earning their Accredited in Public Relations (APR) status in 2010:
Liliana Busnello APR, Communications Specialist for the Town of Milton
Sharon Little APR, Strategic Communications Manager for Halton Region
Gisèle Shaw APR, Manager, Communications for the Town of Oakville
Samantha Thompson APR, Communications Specialist for Halton Region
These successful individuals [...]

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Accreditation in Public Relations:

Are you thinking about doing your APR?
We can help you take the next step.Taking that next step may seem daunting, but the experience and outcome of earning your APR is time and effort well invested. Your dedication to the program combined with the resources and assistance offered by CPRS Hamilton and CPRS National can [...]

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Pinnacle Awards turns 20

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Pinnacle Awards.  Be a part of CPRS Hamilton history and our future. Campaign and/or Project submissions are due on March 7th, 2011 and Special Award Nominations are due April 8th.  For more details please click here for Pinnacle Awards or email Deirdra Watson, Pinnacle Chair at deirdra@conceptsolutions.ca.

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Presenting for Success - A Professional Development Event

[ February 7, 2011; ] Learn effective presentation skills

Join us on February 7, 2011, to hear Bill Booth (bbooth@boothasso.com), Founder, Booth Associates, share the fundamentals of presentation technique that will assist you with becoming a more confident and compelling presenter. Mastering the art of presenting will help you stand out from the crowd and attain your career goals.

Whether you’ve [...]

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Ethics and the Practice of Public Relations Today

[ January 25, 2011; ] Today’s practitioners balance their knowledge that ethical two-way communications is the ‘ideal’ we strive to achieve with the cold reality of competing stakeholder interests, resource constraints and everyday behaviours. Join us for a thought provoking evening that sheds a light on the sometimes darker ethical questions and dilemmas that can keep us up at night.

Find [...]

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Job Posting - Town of Oakville - Senior Advisor, External Communications

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE
JOB POSTING CALL NO. 11-001 (Non-Union Temp)
This job profile reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the principle functions and shall not be construed as an interpretation of all work requirements inherent in the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate in their applications and in the interview process [...]

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January Webinar - Mark Your Calendar!

[ January 1, 1970; 12:00 am; January 10, 2011; ] The second half of the CPRS eight-part webinar series starts in less than a week. The first webinar of the new year features the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA).

In 2009, BCMA pushed to get legislation to prohibit cell and smart phone use while driving in the province. Employing a government relations campaign, the BCMA [...]

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CPRS Hamilton Establishes CPRS Legacy Fund and CPRS Legacy Fund Award

Hamilton, ON December 2010 – CPRS Hamilton is pleased to announce the establishment of the CPRS Legacy Fund and the CPRS Legacy Fund Award.
The Legacy Fund, which will be administered by the Hamilton Community Foundation as a permanent endowment fund, has been established by CPRS Hamilton to provide a scholarship award in the [...]

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Navigating Your Career in Public Relations on November 3

[ November 3, 2010; ] Sponsored by

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Join us on November 3, 2010, to hear renowned executive recruiter Roxanne Cramer Lawrence, President, Cramer Company International share her expertise on how you can leverage your skills and experience to stand out from the crowd and attain your career goals.

With more than [...]

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HOLIDAY HUMBUG! - Wednesday, December 8

[ December 8, 2010; ] This year, IABC Golden Horseshoe Chapter is joining CPRS Hamilton in celebrating the holiday season.

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Burlington Golf and Country Club, Burlington
Tickets: CPRS/IABC members - $35; Non-members - $40; Students - $30
Register:holidayhumbug.eventbrite.com

Holiday Humbug! brings communications and public relations professionals together, from [...]

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