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Interchange, the Association of West Michigan Communication Professionals, is a forum for the discussion of communication issues. Interchange promotes diversity, accessibility and high standards of ethical and professional practice, and is dedicated to the professional growth of its members. Invite your colleagues and other communicators you know to our lunch meetings. 
 
 

2011-2012 Program Schedule

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2010
Creating and Promoting an Idea
Speaker: AJ Paschka, 5x5 Night winner

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Using Social Media to Promote Your Cause
Speaker: Bridget Clark Whitney, executive director, Kids Food Basket

 

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Behind the Scenes: Clark Retirement Community LipDub
Speakers: Mary Pirkola, Communications Specialist - News & Information Services, GVSU; Kim Roberts, associate professor - School of Communications, GVSU (LipDub producer); and Jane Brierley, director of marketing and admissions, Clark Retirement Community

 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Making the Move: UICA
Speaker: Jeff Meeuwsen, executive director, Urban Institute for
Contemporary Arts (UICA)

 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Starring You: How to Talk to the Media
Speaker: Shelley Irwin, WGVU morning show host/producer; WGVU TV Ask the Expert

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
LaughFest: A Festival for Laughs...and for a Purpose
Speakers: Leann Arkema, president and CEO, and Wendy Wigger, community relations director, Gilda's Club Grand Rapids

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Community Impact of Fulton Street Farmers Market
Speakers: Melissa Harrington, market manager and Christine Helms-Maletic, development project manager, Fulton Street Farmers Market

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Communicator of the Year
Join us for our year-end gathering as we celebrate the conclusion of our 2011/12 season and recognize an area business/community leader with our Communicator of the Year award.


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