Maine Public Relations Council Holds Professional Development Focusing On Essential Elements of Photography & Design
In this slow economy many businesses don’t have the budget to hire outside design professionals, and as a result, many companies are turning to their existing internal staff to take on some new responsibilities. The Maine Public Relations Council (MPRC) held a seminar to help communications professionals learn design and photography basics. - 4/15/2009
Portland, ME— In this slow economy many businesses don’t have the budget to hire outside design professionals, and as a result, many companies are turning to their existing internal staff to take on some new responsibilities. On Friday, April 24th the Maine Public Relations Council (MPRC) will hold a seminar to help communications professionals learn design and photography basics.
Through MPRC’s monthly educational events and online resources, Maine professionals are continuing to strengthen and develop applicable skills. The April 24th event will be held at the Holiday Inn West in Portland from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with presentations from:
• John Lamb, Communications Manager, Maine Medical Center
• Nori Gale, Graphic Design Specialist, Time Warner Cable
As a non-profit professional association committed to its members’ professional growth, MPRC will focus this session on helping attendees gain knowledge in photography, design, and software advice. Participants are encouraged to come to the session with draft design or photography pieces for free professional advice.
Details About MPRC’s April Professional Development Event:
When: Friday, April 24, 2009
Where: Holiday Inn West-81 Riverside Street Portland
Schedule: Registration: 8:00-8:30a.m.
Program: 8:30-10:00a.m.
Cost: $20 MPRC & Ad Club members, $35 non members, $10 students
Registration: Call 207-761-4477 or email info@meprcouncil.org
Now in its 34th year, the Maine Public Relations Council is a professional association of Maine public relations practitioners. MPRC is dedicated to the professional development of its members and a greater awareness of the role of public relations in the world today. More information is available at www.meprcouncil.org
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