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September 28, 2026
Yankee PRSA: Networking Coffee at Easterseals NH
Easterseals NH – Headquarters, Manchester · Manchester, NH
Join Us for a Networking Coffee Event at Easterseals NH Easterseals NH invites you to join Yankee Chapter PRSA members and friends at a casual networking coffee at their Manchester, New Hampshire, office on Monday, September 28. Meet and greet, get caffeinated and enjoy a tour of the Easterseals NH Early Childhood Center of Excellence! […]
September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Dimondale, MI
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Fairfax, VA
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Lancaster, WI
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Gunnison, CO
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
City of San Diego Environmental Services Building · San Diego
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
September 29, 2026 – September 30, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Hallsville, TX
This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on […]
September 29, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Hopewell, VA
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
September 30, 2026
Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication
Virtual event
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of how clear, accurate, and timely communication supports effective emergency response. Participants will explore key principles of emergency messaging, examine real-world examples, and gain insight into how communication impacts public trust and outcomes. The course also introduces core concepts related to audience analysis, message development, and delivery strategies […]
September 30, 2026
Communicating During a Critical Incident for Police and Fire Departments
Virtual event
For public information officers, the ability to communicate clearly, quickly and with credibility during a critical incident is essential. Whether facing an active shooter, a large fire, severe weather or another high-impact event, your agency’s response will be measured not only by operational success but also by how well you inform the media and your […]
September 30, 2026
NAGC Virtual Fall Workshop
Virtual event
Government communicators are expected to do more with less: smaller budgets, leaner teams, and audiences that are harder to reach. This half-day virtual workshop is designed to help you reach further, spend smarter and communicate better. Your ticket to the workshop unlocks what you need to know to create impactful podcasts, produce award-winning videos and […]