Become a Member
Our members gain a wide range of benefits as soon as they join! When you’re a part of WMPRSA, you can look forward to a Top Ten list of value-adds.
10 Reasons to Join WMPRSA
Networking
Network with more than 100 WMPRSA members in the western half of the Lower Peninsula, from Benton Harbor to Traverse City.
2. Discounted Programming
Enjoy reduced rates for WMPRSA programs and events while expanding your PR knowledge. You’ll also get a discounted rate at AMA West Michigan meetings.
3. Professional Development
Stay current on the West Michigan public relations industry and communications trends through our programs, newsletter and website. You’ll find information on local PR news, the latest media moves and job opportunities.
4. Industry Awards
Prove the value of your work to senior management by submitting award-winning projects and campaigns to the annual PRoof Awards.
5. Leadership Skills
Develop leadership skills by serving on a WMPRSA committee or by joining the board of directors.
6. Accreditation
Expand your expertise and career through APR accreditation.
7. Media Networking
Build relationships with news directors, editors, and reporters from local media. You’ll find professionals from local television and radio stations, daily, weekly and monthly publications and online outlets through our popular “Meet the Media” programs.
8. Career Leads
In addition to networking with professionals at local monthly meetings, you can find local job openings listed on the WMPRSA website and newsletter. You can also access PRSA’s national job center, which lists more than 2,000 public relations, communications and marketing jobs.
9. National Resource Library
Access PRSA’s national library of free live webinars and on-demand webinars, and receive discounted registration for in-person seminars and conferences.
10. Professional Directory
Find more than 30,000 fellow PRSA professionals across the country in the PRSA online directory.
