Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter

Get Connected

FPRA membership puts you in contact with more than 1,400 public relations practitioners in Florida who are available through e-mail or telephone.

Develop Professionally

Highly educational monthly luncheon programs feature speakers on a variety of topics relevant to public relations and related professions. We also host PRUniversity, a full-day professional development seminar.

Florida Public Relations Association: Southwest Florida Chapter

Founded in 1938, the Florida Public Relations Association is the oldest public relations association in the United States. Membership in FPRA is a sound professional investment providing a variety of services, benefits and opportunities. The Southwest Florida chapter is dedicated to programs and activities that enhance the success of public relations professionals in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades Counties. FPRA membership puts you in contact with more than 1,400 public relations practitioners throughout the state.

There are over 100 members in Southwest Florida, and we coordinate joint networking events with other area professional organizations such as PRSA and AdFed. Monthly luncheon programs feature speakers on a variety of topics relevant to public relations and related professions.

Event Sign-up

View a full list of all of the Southwest Florida Chapter FPRA’s upcoming events and sign up online!

Become a Member

Becoming an FPRA member is easy and the rewards are many. Sign up to become an FPRA member today.

imPRess Newsletter

a resource for your professional development, but will also keep you informed of important events here in Southwest Florida.

View Our Blog

Stay up to date with FPRA’s Southwest Florida Chapter blog. Get a behind the scenes look at local events, meetings and more!

Our Sponsors

Want to be a sponsor? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

LCEC – Platinum Sponsor

Established in 1940, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC) is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative. Beginning with 15 miles of distribution line and 158 members, LCEC now has over 8,000 miles of distribution and transmission line, more than 197,000 customers, and is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation.

Shell Point Retirement Community – Platinum Sponsor

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Shell Point Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located on the Caloosahatchee River near Sanibel Island . The community offers retirement living in a resort-style environment with an 18-hole championship golf course, a salon and spa, restaurants, deep water boating access, and recreational and fitness facilities. To learn more about Shell Point, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.

Membership Scholarships Available

A limited number of membership scholarships will be available again this year for renewing or new members. If you’re interested in a membership scholarship, please submit two or three paragraphs outlining your financial need, involvement in chapter activities, commitment to professional development and how your participation in FPRA will benefit the chapter and your professional career. Submit your request to Samantha Scott, APR, President-Elect/Membership Chair.

Join FPRA today and gain access to valuable resources exclusive to members such as the local annual Media Guide with electronic updates and local and statewide Job Banks.

FLAME Productions/Internet – Premium Sponsor

Flame Productions/Internet has developed and implemented the most effective web sites for companies throughout the world. Our staff has over 15 years of experience in website design and 25 years of experience in video production.

J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. – Deluxe Sponsor

J.J. Taylor is a local beverage distributor for many import and domestic malt beverage products, including MillerCoors, Diageo/Guinness, Heineken USA, and a variety of craft brews such as Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada, Cigar City and Blue Moon. J.J. Taylor serves more than 10,000 retail customers in seventeen Florida counties and has over 670 full time employees across the state.

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care – Deluxe Sponsor

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Charlotte Behavioral Health Care assists over 10,000 residents each year through our effective treatment programs and community services. Our goal is to assist residents of Charlotte county & surrounding communities in living more productive, rewarding lives. CBHC’s mission is to provide high quality, compassionate, cost effective health care services to the individuals and families we serve.

Owen-Ames-Kimball – Deluxe Sponsor

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The Owen-Ames-Kimball Company has been building quality and trust from the Southwest Florida area since 1982. Our services include Construction Management, General Contracting & Design/Build. To learn more about us, please visit our website at: http://www.oakfl.com/ , be our friend on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.