Honoring the Past; Igniting Our Future

Celebrating 70 Years of PRSA East Central District

QuickStart is an opportunity to honor our past and look toward the challenges and opportunities the future holds. This includes challenges of utilizing creativity for problem-solving, harnessing the emerging power of AI, and understanding how our productivity and success depend on our mental health in understanding and embracing these challenges.

Conference Location:

Fahlgren-Mortine Public Relations Office

Easton Town Center

4030 Easton Town Center #300, Columbus, OH 43219

Hotel Accommodation:

Courtyard by Marriott Easton-Columbus

3900 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219

The hotel is offering a special group rate of $159/night

Breakout Sessions

Building Sponsorships to Strengthen Our Chapters         

John Tintera, PRSA ECD Liaison

Board Development, Succession Planning      

Jeff Kennedy, Kennedy Coaching and Professional Development  and Leadership Development

Keynotes

How Creativity Impacts Problem-Solving       

Jim Stevenson, International Center for Creativity, Columbus, Ohio

AI: Using Today’s Communication                             

Dr. Rob McDole, Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning Cedarville University

How Podcasts Can Impact Our Mission  

Scott Light, Lighthouse Communications

Beyond Resilience: Mental Health Strategies for Soaring in a Stress-Filled Life 

Leslie Hansen, MA, LPCC-S, Directions Counseling Group

Employer Branding: Positioning Your Company as an Employer of Choice in a Crowded Labor Market     

Hinda Mitchell, President, Inspire PR Group