In this live seminar on civic engagement (aka community relations), you’ll learn:

• What intentional engagement looks like – and pitfalls to avoid
• Innovative strategies and tactics for getting to know your diverse communities and their needs
• How to build authentic connection with the people you serve
• How to form win-win relationships with your stakeholders and partner organizations
• What makes a city ambassador program effective.

Who will benefit from this seminar: Communication professionals in city or state government, education, civic organizations, nonprofits, and local services such as healthcare and finance.

Speaker: Petula Burks, Director, Office of Strategic Communications and Civic Engagement, City of Richmond, VA

Host: Public Relations Society of America, Mid-Columbia Chapter