WASHINGTON D.C. - The men and women responsible for shaping and molding the images of corporations, organizations and newsmakers nationwide will convene in Washington, D.C. for the 4th Annual National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) Conference and Job Fair, at the Wyndham City Center Hotel, October 3-6, 2002. More than 200 PR professionals will gather to discuss ways to strengthen the industry, which is comprised of media relations, public relations, public affairs, marketing, government relations and special events planning experts.
The theme for this year’s annual conference, “Public Relations-Power, Influence, Change,” reflects the continued commitment of public relations professionals to help educate the public as technology increases the availability and reach of information in an expanding global marketplace.

“The leadership structure of the organization has been strengthened and now we are focusing on recruitment,” said Pat Tobin, president of NBPRS and Tobin & Associates, a public relations firm in Los Angeles.

According to Deborah Hyman, conference chairperson and public relations manager for Freddie Mac in Washington, D.C., this year’s event will help strengthen the careers of PR professionals who work for corporations, agencies, local government, utilities or have their own practice.
“We have assembled an array of workshops that will help create the complete PR professional,” said Hyman. “They are workshops that inform, educate and entertain.”
Students also will benefit from the conference and job fair as a special track has been coordinated to assist them with securing entry-level positions and needed coursework for the new millenium. Student workshops include “Internship Options: Discovering Your Career Path” and “Masters and More: The Benefits of Furthering your Education.”

Call 323/466-8221 for more information.