Are you connected?

“Networking is marketing. Marketing yourself, marketing your uniqueness, marketing what you stand for.” - Christine Comaford-Lynch

As public relations, marketing and communications professionals it is important to have a great network of colleagues. It’s also important to continue learning. As the world around us travels at the speed of light, so does information, media and how we communicate with each other. We need to be CONNECTED. 

For the past four years, SCPRSA has joined forces with IABC-SC for our annual professional development conference. The CONNECT2013 conference will be Friday, October 4 at the Brookland Baptist Conference Center in West Columbia. As the joint conference committee chair, I’d like to encourage each and every member of SCPRSA to join us at will be a tremendous networking opportunity.

Not only can you connect with other professionals, you can learn from them. We’ve gathered the highest caliber speakers and presenters, including a national media correspondent, internationally-recognized presenters and communicators from around the southeast. 

We are so excited to say that we don’t have just one keynote speaker ... we’ve brought in three! To kick off the morning, we’ll hear from Craig Melvin, South Carolina native, now working as an MSNBC Anchor and NBC reporter. We’ll also hear from Jeremy Kingsley, international speaker and best-selling author of “Inspired People Produce Results.”  The Ragin’ Cajun in back in the Palmetto State. We’ll welcome one of our all-time favorites, Dr. Joe Trahan.  He’s bringing us “The Godfather” Rules of Conflict resolution. If the keynote speakers don’t get you going, then you’ll love our break-out sessions. From creating infographics to using acting skills for presentations and bringing southern style to communications, you’ll learn from some of the best and brightest professionals.
CONNECT2013 is sure to be a terrific opportunity to network and learn. Go ahead and get registered today. For a limited time only, registration is just $100 for members. 

Leigh T. Cheatham is a member of SCPRSA and director of communications for Special Olympics South Carolina.