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MVAF Event: The Business of Tourism

Magic Valley Advertising Federation

The Magic Valley Advertising Federation’s next luncheon event, The Business of Tourism, is scheduled for Thursday, May 13that the Shilo Inn in Twin Falls.  From the event’s description:

Tourism represents an over $3 billion dollar industry in Idaho. It is Idaho’s third largest industry. Blaine and Twin Falls counties reap 10% of those tourism dollars. On Thursday, May 13th at The Shilo Inn, the Magic Valley Advertising Federation will present Karen Ballard, Idaho State Tourism Director, to talk about “The Business of Tourism,” discussing its impact and affect.

Event details are below:

Date:  Thursday, May 13th
Time:
– 11:30 a.m. – Check-in
– 12:00 p.m. – Presentation by Karen Ballard
Location:  Shilo Inn, 1586 Blue Lakes Boulevard North, Twin Falls, ID‎
Cost:  Members: $10, Non-Members: $25

RSVPs should be directed to Deb Currier by Wednesday, May 12th, by telephone at 208-404-3528, or via email to mvadfed@gmail.com.

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re(Mark): Boise State University Senior Portfolio Show

Boise State University’s Senior Portfolio Show is coming up this Wednesday, April 28th, at the Powerhouse Events Center.

re(Mark) - BSU Portfolio ShowFrom the event’s description on the AIGA Idaho website:

During this spring semester Students have prepared a portfolio which they going to use to enter the professional job market. Students have also participated in revising and editing their existing work. Many students have also added new work. A key component to this process is selecting an appropriate presentational format, and developing self-promotional products and strategies. And now “finally” they are sharing their finished portfolios with the professional design community.

The show is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., with 5:00 – 6:00 serving as the Professionals’ Hour, and 6:00 – 9:00 open to the public.

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PRSA Event: The Business Case for Public Relations

The Public Relations Society of America Idaho Chapter’s next event, The Business Case for Public Relations, is scheduled for Thursday, May 6th at Beside Bardney.  From the event description:

Join the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Idaho Chapter and Michael Cherenson, 2009 National PRSA chair and CEO, for a discussion on: The Business Case for Public Relations.

Michael Cherenson has been at the helm of a national movement to better inform of public relations’ roles and strategic value. He will be in Boise to teach communications professionals how to best present a business case for public relations to the company and/or clients they represent. Cherenson will focus on useful tools and tactics to create better understanding of the practice, application and value of PR.

Date: Thursday, May 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Beside Bardenay, 612 Grove St., Boise, ID
Cost: $15 for members and guests / $8 for students (includes lunch)
Payable by cash or check
RSVP:  RSVP to RSVP@prsaidaho.org or by phone to PRSA president Sydney Sallabanks at (208) 388-0766

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Impact Awards Show

Think the awards show season is over already?  Not quite.Impact Awards

Capital City Communicatorsis presenting the inaugural Impact Awards show and dinner.  The show will recognize the winners of the recent Impact Awards competition.

All the details you’ll need are below:

Date:  Friday, April 30th
Time:
– 6:00 p.m. – No host cocktails and appetizers
– 7:00 p.m. – Dinner and event
Location: Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th Street, Boise, ID
Cost: $25 per person.

More details about the competition are available on the CCC website.

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NSAC Meet and Greet

The District XI NSAC Competition is being held in Boise this week.

On Saturday the 24th, local agencies are invited to display their work and capabilities at the Hampton Inn in BoDo from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. as part of a meet-and-greet with the NSAC student competitors.

This event will give agencies a chance to demonstrate their work to the students (think prospective employees), and give the students a chance to share their resume/portfolio with the agencies.

If your agency is interested in being a part of this meet-and-greet, contact Kelsey Merida via phone at (208) 249-4725 or by email for more details.