FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 18, 2007

Pioneer Strategies' president addresses

Raleigh Chamber's West AM Network

RALEIGH – Pioneer Strategies' president, Frank Williams, was the guest speaker at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce's West AM Network meeting on Thursday, October 18.  Williams' topic was "Developing a PR Mindset for Your Business."  

"If your public relations program is to be effective over the long haul, it cannot be a mere afterthought," says Williams.  "It must be an integral part of your overall business strategy.  This workshop was intended to help attendees develop the instinct and perspective needed to lay a solid strategic foundation for their business' public relations efforts."

Williams has previously addressed the Raleigh Chamber's Central AM Network (2005), as well as gatherings of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association, the N.C. State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and a number of civic organizations.

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s AM Networks program provides Chamber members with three focused networking opportunities based on the city’s geographic regions.  The Central AM Network, North AM Network, and West AM Network each hold monthly meetings that provide members with networking opportunities and educational programs focused on professional development, community involvement and local issues and legislative affairs.  For more information visit www.raleighchamber.org.

Pioneer Strategies is a Raleigh-based public relations agency that provides businesses, non-profits, associations and other organizations with strategic public relations counsel and communication services.  Pioneer’s services and expertise include communication planning, media relations, campaign planning, copywriting and speechwriting.  The firm's work has been recognized by the MarCom Creative Awards and the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for Excellence in Communication.  For more information, call 919-833-4345 or visit www.pioneerstrategies.com.

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