Sarasota, Fla. – November 14, 2019 – The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) welcomes Joseph S. Grano, Jr., MBA, President and Founder of Next-Mark, LLC, as guest speaker for its November luncheon presentation. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Dattoli Cancer Center (2803 Fruitville Road, Sarasota) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $25/CWC-FPRA members, $35/public, and includes lunch. RSVP deadline is November 18; registration is available online at cwcfpra.com.

“Joe Grano is one of my favorite speakers,” said CWC-FPRA president Kim Livengood, APR, CPRC. “Joe personally possesses a stellar record of success and high-performance communications. Who better to speak about this to our public relations professionals?”

Grano will discuss how high-performance communications goes above and beyond the traditional communications skills or technical marketing and public relations acumen. The presentation lead by Grano will share insights from senior communications leaders on their definition of high performing communications organizations.

With more than 25 years of comprehensive marketing, business development and public relations experience, Grano has held key executive management positions in healthcare, technology and financial services. They include leadership roles as chief marketing officer at two public health systems and as vice president of marketing for a health information organization and a pharmaceutical technology firm, in one case leading marketing efforts that grew revenue from $40 million to $120 million.

Event sponsor is Sarasota SCENE Magazine. To register or for more information, go to cwcfpra.com.

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association meets monthly for professional development luncheons and networking. Visitwww.cwcfpra.com for more information.

About The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA)

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is a network of more than 100 public relations, marketing and communications professionals from Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto counties who come together for professional development and to build a network of peers. As an active part of the oldest statewide public relations organization in our country, CWC-FPRA takes pride in its 50-plus year history of presenting stimulating programs and advancing the professional growth of its members. The mission of the Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. For more about CWC-FPRA, go to cwcfpra.com.

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