PRSA - Northwest Ohio Chapter

03/19/2026

03/12/2026

Join BGSU on April 23 from 4–6 PM for the PR Senior Capstone Presentation Night. PRSA Toledo members are invited to hear student campaigns for the Life Design Coaching Program and provide feedback. 🎓

Please email Julie Hagenbuch (hagenjk@bgsu.edu) to receive a free parking pass for the event.

03/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Rebuilding a Brand with Sam Melden. 🚐

Sam Melden, Chief Communications and Customer Experience Officer at TARTA, and members of the TARTA team shared an insightful discussion on what it truly takes to rebuild a brand from the ground up.

📅 Check out our next upcoming events: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/northwestohio-prsa

03/02/2026

⭐️ Member Monday Spotlight - Say hello and welcome to one of our newer members Nabil Shaheen! We are excited to have Nabil in the PRSA community!

02/25/2026

💭Considering joining PRSA NWO, here’s your nudge!

Join PRSA at the $273 level and get your Chapter membership FREE!
Use code NETWORK26 at checkout.
Only available for the first 100 new members.

01/28/2026

Let’s use our storytelling skills and SERVE. 💖

Join PRSA Ohio for PRSA East Central District Regional Week of Caring at Sunshine Communities, where we’ll put our communication skills to work in a meaningful, story-telling way.

Volunteers will support individuals with developmental disabilities through guided storytelling, listening, encouraging, and helping participants share who they are and what matters to them. No teaching experience required.

✔️ Wednesday, Feb. 25
✔️ 10:00–12:30 p.m.
✔️ Sunshine Communities | Maumee, OH

🎟️ Free (registration required by Feb. 20)

🔗 Register here:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/northwestohio-prsa/prsa-nwo-week-of-caring-sunshine-communities

01/26/2026

⭐️ Member Monday Spotlight - Say hello and welcome to one of our newer members Nancy Gagnet! We are excited to have Nancy in the PRSA community!

01/20/2026

Trust and perception are foundational to any successful brand: especially in the public sector.

Join PRSA Northwest Ohio for Rebuilding a Brand, featuring Sam Melden, Chief Communications & Customer Experience Officer at TARTA. The discussion will explore rebuilding trust, improving public perception, and leading meaningful transformation in public transit.

📅 March 4
🕛 12–1 p.m.
📍 TolHouse, Toledo
🍴 Lunch included

Early Bird registration is now OPEN.

🔗 Register: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/northwestohio-prsa/rebuilding-a-brand

01/09/2026

📅 ONE WEEK AWAY! https://lnkd.in/gTjq9yka

Turning Local Work into National PR Coverage
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 12:00 to1:00 p.m.
📍 Glass City Pavilion | Toledo, OH

PRSA Northwest Ohio is kicking off our 2026 programming year with a timely, can’t-miss conversation on how local stories break through to national audiences.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring seasoned public relations leaders who have successfully elevated organizations, causes, and campaigns beyond local markets. Panelists will share real-world insights, practical strategies, and candid lessons learned about pitching, positioning, and standing out in today’s crowded media landscape.

NEW UPDATE: Award-winning journalist and communications leader Chrys Peterson will serve as moderator, guiding the conversation and audience Q&A.

Featured Panelists:
Jared Meade, MPS, APR, MPRCA – Rayne Strategy Group
Scott Carpenter, APR – Metroparks Toledo
Jessica Hover – Communica

🎟 Register now: lunch is included and seats are limited https://lnkd.in/gTjq9yka

01/05/2026

We’re excited to introduce the 2026 PRSA Northwest Ohio Board; a dedicated group of communications professionals committed to creating spaces for professionals to connect, mentor one another, and share real-world insights.

We’re building a robust calendar of programming for the year ahead, beginning with our first event:

Breaking Through: Turning Local Work into National PR Coverage
📅 Friday, January 16 | 12:00 p.m.
📍 Glass City Pavilion

If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, now’s the time:
https://lnkd.in/gTjq9yka

12/23/2025

🎄Season’s Brightest Wishes from PRSA Northwest Ohio!

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and be sure to register for our January event. Early registration ends Jan 2.

12/16/2025

💭Breaking Through: Securing National PR Attention

PRSA Northwest Ohio is proud to kick off our 2026 programming year with a timely and impactful panel discussion on how local stories earn national attention.

Join us for an engaging conversation with experienced public relations leaders who have successfully elevated organizations, causes, and campaigns beyond local markets. Panelists will share real-world insights, practical strategies, and candid lessons learned about pitching, positioning, and breaking through today’s crowded media landscape.

💡Featured Panelists:
Jared Meade, MPS, APR, MPRCA – Rayne Strategy Group
Scott Carpenter, APR – Metroparks Toledo
Jessica Hover – Communica

🗓️: Friday, January 16, 2026
⏰: Noon
📍:Glass City Pavilion
Pricing:
$10 PRSA Members (Early Bird – register by Jan. 2)
$15 PRSA Members (after Jan. 2)
$30 Non-Members

Early bird registration is now open. Join us as we launch a strong year of PRSA Northwest Ohio programming.
🎟️ Register now: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/northwestohio-prsa/turning-local-work-into-national-pr-coverage