• PR, Advertising and Marketing Tips
• Business Resources and Information
• Exposure to New Ideas / Technology
• Make Friends and Professional Contacts
• Free Access to SW Florida Media Directory
• Professional Development
• Social Activities and Networking
• Quality Seminars and Educational Events
• Resume Enhancement
• Potential Board Experience
• Employment Seeking and Hiring
• Free Access to the On-Line PRACC Membership Directory

Member Testimonials

Member Testimonials

"I just wanted to say thank you to all of the PRACC members. This summer, I was invited to a PRACC function as the guest of Cindy Dobyns. I was introduced to a number of people involved with this group. As a recent college graduate, I was really hoping to network with some of the business people in the community as I continued my search to find a job in the field of Marketing. All of the members and guests that I met at the function were interested in who I was and they were more than willing to help me out. My resume was passed on to friends and associates of many. As it turned out, one of the guests that I had met at the PRACC function had a position available at his company and gave me a call. After an interview, and 3 monthes later I am a happy employee. This guest has since become a PRACC member and we both hope to attend more PRACC events in the future. Once again, thank you PRACC for welcoming me and for taking the time to make a difference in the life of a fellow member of the SW Florida community."

Cassandra Tragseiler
Marketing Consultant
Marco Island Sun Times

MarketWire Member Benefits! A New Reason to Join PRACC

Market Wire provides comprehensive press release distribution directly to leading newspapers, broadcast outlets, newswires, consumer and trade publications, analyst terminal systems, Web sites and online databases around the globe. Market Wire has joined forces with the Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising Professionals of Collier County (PRACC) to offer active PRACC members discounted distribution rates. This value-added member benefit allows PRACC members to minimize costs while serving the information needs of clients and media.

This exclusive arrangement gives PRACC members: * Free membership * 50% off your first press release distribution * 10% off all future releases * Direct, live account management * Bulk rates and special promotions * Advanced distribution list features

Check them out at www.marketwire.com or contact Theodore Hisey, PRACC's Account Executive for Market Wire at 714.200.5163 or e-mail him at thisey@marketwire.com

"I have been a member for 8 years; served on the program committee and the Board of Directors for 2 terms and have absolutely loved the experience. Not only does PRACC offer valuable resources and contacts but it's a lot of fun too!!!"

Kevin Alexander, CHE
President
Alexander Creative Consulting, Inc

"I found my job through PRACC! At one of the monthly PRACC luncheons, a fellow PRACC member made an announcement that the advertising agency she worked for was looking for a public relations specialist. I spoke with her after the luncheon, got the information I needed, made contact the following morning, and had a new job by the end of the week!"

Margie Hapke
Member

"PRACC meetings are a great place to network and learn about what our community has to offer. The meetings are also a great place to make business contacts and good friends. Our membership is composed of a very diverse group of talented and outgoing people who have expertise in different fields and most of them are quite eager to share information and contacts. I am pleased to say that many of the members have become good clients and friends. I regularly do business with fellow members and refer my clients and friends to them as well."

Terry McQuillin
President
Naples Air Force

"During the past year I have received three excellent business leads, obtained several valuable money making ideas from luncheon speakers and saved time by referring to my SW Florida Media Directory when I have been working on press releases."

Rich Holman
President
Internet Investment Banking Services

"I joined PRACC more than 3 years ago because of the professional development opportunities that PRACC provides through the speakers and workshops. I have made many contacts with colleagues in the areas of marketing, advertising and public relations as a result of my active involvement. Joining the various committees has also helped me network closely with my peers and I know that I have really made a difference in the community as a result."

Trista G. Meister
Communications Director
David Lawrence Center & Foundation