Event Information
Past Meetings
2014 Annual Meeting - Rescheduled
The Foundry Suites – Taylor Room
1738 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
http://foundrysuites.com/
BY INVITATION ONLY: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Social Media (but Were Afraid to Ask)!
The Saturn Club
977 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
http://www.saturnclub.org/
PRSA Buffalo Niagara Fall Happy Hour
Resurgence Brewery
1250 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
http://www.resurgencebrewing.com
Charting Career Advancement: Public Relations Certifications or Continuing Education
Hospice Education Center
225 Como Park Blvd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Sunrise Seminar #4 - Building Buffalo: Building (and Rebuilding) Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara Partnership - The Knox Room
665 Main Street, Suite #200
Buffalo, NY 14203
http://www.thepartnership.org
Hear from a panel of expert public relations leaders who are promoting these exciting new development projects and helping to define a new vision for Buffalo.
Sunrise Seminar #3 - Building Buffalo: Perspectives on Specialty Media
Buffalo Niagara Partnership - The Knox Room
665 Main Street, Suite #200
Buffalo, NY 14203
http://www.thepartnership.org
It takes many voices to build Buffalo. Learn how to reach diverse audiences throughout the City and beyond from some of our local specialty publications.
Sunrise Seminar #2 - Building Buffalo: Marketing Buffalo Through Social Media
Buffalo Niagara Partnership - The Knox Room
665 Main Street, Suite #200
Buffalo, NY 14203
http://www.thepartnership.org
As professionals living and working in Buffalo, we know how great the city it is, but how do we tell others from outside the area? This is your opportunity to learn about marketing Buffalo through social media from a diverse group of practitioners!
Sunrise Seminars Bundle Package
Buffalo Niagara Partnership - The Knox Room
665 Main Street, Suite #200
Buffalo, NY 14203
http://www.thepartnership.org
Sunrise Seminar #1 - Building Buffalo: Government and Public Affairs Communication
Buffalo Niagara Partnership - The Knox Room
665 Main Street, Suite #200
Buffalo, NY 14203
http://www.thepartnership.org
Our local leaders are at the forefront of building Buffalo. But how can public relations and communication professionals effectively work with them to promote the City’s resurgence?
Media Speed Networking in the Southern Tier
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel
777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard
Salamanca, NY 14779
http://www.senecaalleganycasino.com
PRSA Info Session for Prospective Members
Spot Coffee
5330 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
http://www.spotcoffee.com
Sippin’ and Sun Networking Happy Hour
Liberty Hound
1 Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY 14202
http://libertyhoundbuffalo.com
Enjoy sippin’ a cool beverage and the sunshine on the patio of Liberty Hound all while networking with members of PRSA.
25th Annual Excalibur Awards Ceremony
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
http://buffaloironworks.com
Congratulate on your friends and colleagues in PR as they receive recognition for their hard work at this year’s Excalibur Awards Ceremony.
Banish the Panic Button: Crisis Communication & Media Training Workshop
AAA Western & Central New York
100 International Dr.
Williamsville, NY 14221
http://westerncentralny.aaa.com
Major Andrea Pitruzzella will share her expertise on crisis communication and associated media training that goes beyond the basics with an interactive workshop featuring mock interviews.
Crafting a Diverse Culture: Connecting Better in the Workplace
Univera Healthcare - 2nd Floor Conference Room
205 Park Club Lane
Williamsville, NY 14221
http://www.univerahealthcare.com
Has your company’s diversity program and initiatives lived up to its goals? Come learn how to open up discussions about diversity in your office and most importantly: how to stay committed to the programs you create!
Michael Smart Webinar: The New Secrets of Media Pitching Success
Online webinar - Registration details will be emailed prior to webinar
Many PRSA members have heard Michael Smart talk about how to transform your pitch from snooze to news. Now, hear more about how to get journalists’ and bloggers’ attention, and turn it into action.
Meet the Excalibur Experts - Advice on Preparing a Gold Winning Entry
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14211
http://www.sciencebuff.org
You want to win Excalibur gold, but maybe you aren’t sure where to start with the entry process or you need a refresher.
Members-Only Happy Hour
Parings Wine Bar
5893 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
http://www.paringswinebar.com
PRSA Happy Hour is a great opportunity to re-connect and network with other industry professionals from around Western New York.
Webinar: How to Make Your Brand Relevant
University at Buffalo - Crofts Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room (UB's North Campus)
Crofts Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Learn how to develop a brand strategy that is relevant and appeals more strongly to your market.
Excalibur Mythbusters: The Truths of Writing, Submitting, & Judging Entries
Univera Healthcare - 2nd Floor Boardroom
205 Park Club Lane
Williamsville, NY 14221
http://www.univerahealthcare.com
You have heard of the Excalibur Awards, but maybe you are not sure what they are or need a refresher.
Accreditation Info Session
Coffee Culture
448 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
http://www.coffeeculturecafe.com/
PRSA Info Session for Prospective Members
Spot Coffee
5530 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
http://www.spotcoffee.com
