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SUMMARY:February Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • February Luncheon (Online)\nWhen Information Moves Faster Than Facts\nPreparing People for What They Don’t Want to Think About\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026 • Online-Only\n \nSIGN UP NOWATTENDANCE OPTIONSMEET THE SPEAKER\n\n \n \n\nWhen a crisis hits\, information spreads instantly—often before facts are confirmed. Drawing on experience as lead\nPublic Information Officer during the March 18\, 2020\, Magna earthquake and COVID-19 pandemic\, this session examines\nthe realities of communicating in fast-moving\, high-pressure situations. \nAttendees will explore the challenge of preparing people on “blue sky” days—when readiness messaging feels easy to ignore—\nand why that work directly impacts how messages are received during an emergency. We’ll also share practical strategies for\nmanaging misinformation\, responding to rumors without amplifying them\, and maintaining message discipline when information\nis moving faster than facts. \n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\nFormat\nUpdate: Online (Zoom)\nPrice\n$5–$28 (varies by attendance option)\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n \n\nChoose How You Attend\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — Salt Lake City\nZions Bank Headquarters — Founders Room\n1 S Main St\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84133\nParking: City Creek Center parking garage. Proceed to the Founders Room on the 18th floor.\n\n\nIn-person Watch Party — St. George\nUtah Tech University\n225 S Univ Ave\, St. George\, UT 84770\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin virtually from anywhere.\nZoom link will be provided upon registration for online ticket holders.\n\n\n\n \n\nGuest Speaker\n\n \n\nTina Brown\nTina Brown is the PIO/JIC Manager for Salt Lake County Emergency Management (since July 2018)\, responsible for the operation of the county’s Joint Information Center (JIC). Before SLCo EM\, Tina served as Communications Specialist / Public Information Officer for the City of South Jordan. She previously worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Utah\, Colorado\, Wyoming\, and Washington\, DC\, and has collaborated with local and national news outlets\, including KUTV Channel 2 where she helped write and produce stories for “Get Gephardt.”Tina holds a Master’s Degree in Public Information and Technology from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Utah. She is also a certified Type III Wildland Firefighter.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Options\n\nIn-person SLC (Member): $20\nIn-person SLC (Nonmember): $28\nSt. George Watch Party: $18\nStudent (Either Location): $12\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $5\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
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LOCATION:Zions Bank Headquarters – Founders Room\, 1 S Main St\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84133\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utah PRSA Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • Annual Professional Development Conference\nUtah PRSA Spring Conference\nMarch 27\, 2026 • Utah Valley University (Clarke Building) • Orem\, Utah\n \nSIGN UP NOWVIEW SCHEDULE\n\n \n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn from experts in public relations\, communications\, and marketing.\nThis must-attend annual conference offers unmatched networking and professional development—from inspiring keynotes\nto informative breakout sessions. \n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nWhen\nMarch 27\, 2026\nCheck-in begins 7:30 a.m.\nProgram starts 8:30 a.m.\nConcludes 5:00 p.m.\nWhere\nUtah Valley University — Clarke Building\n\n800 W University Pkwy\, Orem\, UT 84058\n \n\n\nCost\n\n\n$125 — PRSA Members & Utah PIO Association Members\n$175 — Non-PRSA Members\n$50 — Students\n\n\nIncludes\n Lunch\, Three Keynotes\, One Media Panel\, Nine Breakout Sessions\, and Networking Breaks\n\n \nSIGN UP NOW\n\n\n \n\nSchedule at a Glance\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nRegistration Opens\n\n\n8:15 a.m.\nWelcome and opening announcements\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nHow to Identify and Land Nontraditional Media Placements – Michael Smart\, CEO\, MichaelSMARTPR\n\n\n9:30 a.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n9:45 a.m.\nBreakout Sessions – 1 \n\nHow to Teach ChatGPT Your Brand Voice to Produce A+ Communications – Emmy Bell\, Director of Marketing & Communications\, UVU Woodbury School of Business\nCrisis is Inevitable—Trust is Not: Lessons from a Flagship University – Chris Nelson\, Chief University Relations Officer\, University of Utah\nLead Like a Person: Transforming Top Performers into Trusted Leaders – Mark Carpenter\, Speaker\, Author\, and Master Storyteller\n\n\n\n\n10:35 a.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n10:45 a.m.\nBreakout Sessions – 2 \n\nThe Missing Link in Crisis Readiness: Preparing Crisis Spokespeople – Chris Thomas\, Owner\, Intrepid Agency\nPrompt Responsibly: Using AI Without Losing Trust\, Voice\, or Your Job – Brock Damjanovich\, Communications Manager\, Salt Lake County Office of Regional Development\nWe Tried the Mr. Beast Method of Content Creation and Here’s What Happened – Wendy Coleman\, APR\, Director of PR & Content\, Penna Powers and Abby Shemwell\, Content Strategist\, Penna Powers\n\n\n\n\n11:35 a.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n12:20 p.m.\nEverything Old is New Again: The Real Connection Challenge for Communications – Alan Samuel Cohen\, Executive & Communications Coach\, ASC Coaching & Speaking\n\n\n1:20 p.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nBreakout Sessions – 3 \n\nOuch! Media Mistakes Laid Bare – Rachael Van Cleave\, APR\, Communications Manager/PIO\, City of South Jordan\nAuthentic Storytelling & Strategic Brand Narrative in the AI Era – Lisa Kelley\, Executive Business Strategist\, SALES:CREATIVE\, and Carlos Jasso\, Creative Director\, SALES:CREATIVE\nFrom Classroom to Career: The PR Playbook for Your Final Year – Brooke Heath\, MA\, APR\, Director of Public Relations\, Southern Utah University\, PRSA President; McKinley Hatch\, Social  Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator\, Utah Tech University; Natalie Grecu\, PhD\, Associate Professor & UVU Faculty Ombuds\, Utah Valley University; Ellie Widdison\, Public Relations Student at Utah Valley University\n\n\n\n\n2:35 p.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n2:45 p.m.\nMedia Panel – Moderated by Scott Trotter\, APR\n\n\n3:35 p.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n3:45 p.m.\nClosing Announcements\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nMastering Narrative Strategy in the Age of Answer Engines – Lydia Dishman\, SVP of Content Strategy\, Method Communications\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nConclude\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\nDine Around (optional add-on networking dinner)\n\n\n\n\nFull agenda and speaker lineup will be announced mid-February. \n\n \n\nPlan Your Visit\n\nParking\nOn-campus parking is available through the Passport app for $10/day.\nAlternatively\, a $5/day pass can be purchased online in advance for yellow permit parking areas.\nRefer to the UVU campus map for the Clarke Building (CB) and nearby lots.\n\n\nHotel\nDiscounted rates are available at Hampton Inn & Suites Orem.\nUse corporate ID #2692474 when booking.\nAddress: 851 W 1250 S\, Orem\, UT 84058.\n\n\nDine-Around\nFollowing the conference\, we encourage everyone to connect with their colleagues over dinner. There’s no organized dine-around\, but grab a colleague or two and talk about what you learned over dinner.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\n\nInterested in sponsoring?\nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are still available.  \n\nSponsors help make this conference possible—supporting professional development\, meaningful connections\, and\nhigh-quality programming for communicators across Utah.
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/utah-prsa-spring-conference/
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SUMMARY:Utah PRSA April Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • April Luncheon (Hybrid)\nDegrees of Reputation: A Guide to Public Relations in Higher Education\nA Panel Discussion with Professionals from Utah Universities\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 • Hybrid (Salt Lake City + St. George + Online)\nSIGN UP NOW\nATTENDANCE OPTIONS\nMEET THE PANEL\n\n \n\nJoin public relations professionals from universities across the state for a discussion about the challenges of communicating about higher education.\nTopics include recent legislative changes affecting Utah universities\, changing student demographics and strategies for reaching diverse audiences\,\ncommunication trends in higher education\, and the future of public relations at Utah universities. The audience can ask the panel questions throughout the session.\n\n \n\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026\nFormat\nHybrid: In-person (SLC) + In-person (St. George) + Online (Zoom)\nPrice\n$0–$28 (varies by ticket type)\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n\nChoose How You Attend\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — Salt Lake City\nZions Bank Headquarters — Founders Room\n1 S Main St\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84133\nParking: City Creek Center parking garage. Proceed to the Founders Room on the 18th floor.\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — St. George\nUtah Tech University\n225 S Univ Ave\, St. George\, UT 84770\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin virtually from anywhere.\nZoom link will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n\nPanel\n\nThe panel will consist of professionals from: \n\nUniversity of Utah\nUtah State University\nBrigham Young University\nWeber State University\nUtah Valley University\nSouthern Utah University\nUtah Tech University\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Options\n\nIn-person SLC (Member): $20\nIn-person SLC (Nonmember): $28\nIn-person St. George (Member): $18\nIn-person St. George (Nonmember): $28\nStudent (Either Location): $12\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $0\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
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SUMMARY:Utah PRSA May Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • May Luncheon (Hybrid)\nWhen the World Flips: Who You Really Are Shows Up\nHow communicators build trust before it’s tested\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 • Hybrid (Salt Lake City + St. George + Online)\nSIGN UP NOW\nATTENDANCE OPTIONS\nMEET THE SPEAKER\n\n \n\nWhen pressure hits\, we like to believe we’ll rise to the occasion. In reality\, we reveal what we’ve practiced.\nIn communications and PR\, those moments show up as crisis\, conflict\, missed expectations\, and opportunities to build\nor lose trust. This presentation challenges the idea that trust is built in the moment and reframes how it’s actually\ndeveloped through small\, everyday interactions long before it’s tested. Drawing from real-world experience\, attendees\nwill learn how intentional\, consistent behaviors shape credibility\, strengthen relationships\, and prepare them to show up\nwhen it matters most.\n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026\nFormat\nHybrid: In-person (SLC) + In-person (St. George) + Online (Zoom)\nPrice\n$0–$28 (varies by ticket type)\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n \n\nChoose How You Attend\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — Salt Lake City\nMountain America Credit Union\n9800 S Monroe St.\, Sandy\, UT 84070\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — St. George\nUtah Tech University\n225 S Univ Ave\, St. George\, UT 84770\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin virtually from anywhere.\nZoom link will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n \n\nGuest Speaker\n \n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Options\n\nIn-person SLC (Member): $20\nIn-person SLC (Nonmember): $28\nIn-person St. George (Member): $18\nIn-person St. George (Nonmember): $28\nStudent (Either Location): $12\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $0\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/utah-prsa-may-luncheon/
LOCATION:Utah Tech University\, 225 S Univ Ave\, St. George\, 84770\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utah PRSA June Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • June Event (Online Only)\nHow to Stop the Scroll: Leveraging Social Media for Real Results\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 • Online Only • 12–1 PM\nSIGN UP NOW\nEVENT DETAILS\nMEET THE SPEAKERS\n\n \n\nIn today’s fast-moving digital world\, attention is everything. Join social media professionals from Utah Tech University and Southern Utah University for a conversation on how organizations can use TikTok and Instagram to create meaningful engagement\, build authentic connections\, and achieve real results.\n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026\nTime\n12–1 PM\nFormat\nOnline (Zoom)\nCost\n$0–$10 (based on ticket type)\n\n\nZoom Access\nZoom link will be provided upon registration. (Link is only available after registration for the Zoom option.)\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n \n\nHow to Attend\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin us virtually from anywhere. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.\n\n\nTip\nAfter you register\, check your confirmation email for access details (and save it for the day of the event).\n\n\n\n \n\nGuest Speakers\n\n\nHaley Webster\nAssistant Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement • Southern Utah University\nHaley Webster is a creative strategic communicator and graphic designer. She prides herself on asking\, “but… why?” so often that a simple design review can quickly become a group therapy session. At Southern Utah University\, she serves as the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement\, leading communications and media for the Governor’s One Utah Summit and the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games\, transforming large statewide events into meaningful experiences. Guided by a people-first philosophy\, Haley focuses on understanding what inspires audiences and on crafting content that continues to resonate. Her work helps organizations move beyond “we should post something today” and toward media that truly connects\, engages\, and builds lasting relationships. When she is not crafting content strategies\, Haley can be found wiping her kids’ noses or planning an aggressively themed party.\n\n\nMcKinley Hatch\nSocial Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator • Utah Tech University\nMcKinley Hatch is the Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator at Utah Tech University\, where she leads strategic digital storytelling and audience engagement efforts. With experience across three higher education institutions\, she specializes in social media strategy\, content creation\, branding\, and analytics-driven growth. McKinley holds a bachelor’s degree in media studies with an emphasis in public relations from Utah Tech University and a master’s degree in professional communication from Southern Utah University. She is passionate about creating content that builds community\, strengthens brands\, and connects with Gen Z audiences in meaningful ways.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Options\n\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $0\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
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SUMMARY:Utah PRSA July Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • July Event (Online Only)\nDiscover Utah\nInspiring Visitors Through Better Storytelling\nWednesday\, July 22\, 2026 • Online Only • 12–1 PM\nSIGN UP NOW\nEVENT DETAILS\nMEET THE SPEAKERS\n\n \n\nExplore how compelling communication can elevate Utah’s tourism industry by turning destinations into memorable experiences. You will learn how authentic storytelling\, strategic messaging\, and engaging digital content can inspire travelers\, strengthen destination brands\, and foster deeper connections with visitors.\nSpeakers Ally O’Rullian and Shaylee Stevens will share insights and real-world examples about showcasing Utah’s unique landscapes\, culture\, and communities in ways that encourage exploration and lasting engagement.\n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate\nWednesday\, July 22\, 2026\nTime\n12–1 PM Mountain Time\nFormat\nOnline Event\nCost\n$0–$10 based on ticket type\n\n\nZoom Access\nZoom link will be provided upon registration. Access details are only available after registering for the Zoom option.\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n \n\nHow to Attend\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin us virtually from anywhere. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.\n\n\nRegistration Note\nAfter registering\, check your confirmation email for the Zoom access information and save it for the day of the event.\n\n\n\n \n\nGuest Speakers\n\n\nAlly O’Rullian\nPublic Information Officer • Utah State Parks\nAs a communications specialist at Zion National Park\, Ally manages social media content\, writes articles\, films and edits stories\, publishes press releases\, and contacts media about the park. She was previously a broadcast reporter for ABC4 News in Salt Lake City\, creating daily stories for multiple live shows. Her accomplishments include winning first place in the 2022 Hearst Journalism Awards\, covering multiple nationally featured stories\, and graduating Summa Cum Laude as the top female student in the BYU School of Communication.\n\n\nShaylee Stevens\nMarketing Manager • Visit Ogden\nShaylee Stevens is an analytical\, creative\, team-oriented marketing and communications practitioner skilled at creating thoughtful and effective brand messaging through writing\, social media\, campaigns\, and other marketing efforts. Her mission is to help organizations achieve their marketing and communications goals with compassion\, creativity\, and attention to detail. Shaylee previously worked as a marketing and communication specialist for the Surgical Department at the University of Utah School of Medicine and as a web content editor and writer for Weber State University’s Office of Marketing and Communication.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Options\n\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $0\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
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SUMMARY:Utah PRSA August Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • August Luncheon\nWorking with the Fabulous!\nThe LGBTQ+ Media and You\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. • SLC + St. George + Online\nSIGN UP NOW\nEVENT DETAILS\nMEET THE SPEAKER\n\n\nThis presentation will provide insights into why your organization should engage with the LGBTQ+ media\, the benefits that it can reap\, and the mistakes to avoid.\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026\nTime\n11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.\nFormat\nHybrid: In-person SLC + In-person St. George + Online Zoom\nCost\n$0–$28 based on ticket type\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n\nChoose How You Attend\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — Salt Lake City\nZions Bank Headquarters — Founders Room\n1 S Main St\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84133\nParking: City Creek Center parking garage. Proceed to the Zions Bank Founders Room on the 18th floor.\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — St. George\nUtah Tech University\n225 S Univ Ave\, St. George\, UT 84770\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin virtually from anywhere.\nZoom link will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker\n\n\nChristopher Katis\nChristopher Katis has spent his working life in corporate communications\, PR\, media relations\, branding\, and marketing. For 17 years\, he has penned the Who’s Your Daddy column in Utah’s premier LGBTQ+ publication\, QSaltLake. He has been selected Best Columnist by readers five times\, and his work has appeared in national publications including Gay Parent Magazine. He has also been featured on global podcasts such as becoming Baby Ready and Gaytriarchs: A Gay Dads Podcast.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n\nIn-person SLC (Member): $20\nIn-person SLC (Nonmember): $28\nIn-person St. George (Member): $18\nIn-person St. George (Nonmember): $28\nStudent (Either Location): $12\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $0\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/utah-prsa-august-luncheon/
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SUMMARY:Utah PRSA September Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA September Luncheon\nCarrying the Flame Forward: Celebrating 40 Years of the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.\nHybrid Event • Cedar City + Watch Party + Online via Zoom\nSIGN UP NOW\nEVENT DETAILS\nMEET THE SPEAKER\n\n \n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, as Jon Oglesby reflects on four decades of growth\, community impact\, and athletic tradition in Cedar City following another successful summer of competition.\nWith the 40th anniversary season officially wrapped up\, Oglesby will share how this iconic event—which welcomed nearly 11\,000 athletes this year—has evolved into a key driver of Utah’s sports culture and a $17 million economic engine for southern Utah.\n\n \n\n\nMilestone\n40 Years\nCelebrating the legacy of the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games.\n\n\nThis Year\nNearly 11\,000\nAthletes participated in this year’s summer games.\n\n\nRegional Impact\n$17 Million\nEstimated economic impact for southern Utah.\n\n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nEvent\nUtah PRSA September Luncheon\nDate\nWednesday\, Sept. 16\nTime\n11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.\nSpeaker\nJon Oglesby\, AVP\, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games\nFormat\nHybrid: In-person luncheon\, watch party\, or Zoom\nCost\n$0–$28 based on ticket type\n\n\nZoom Access\nZoom link will be provided upon registration for virtual attendees.\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n \n\nChoose How You Attend\n\n\nIn-Person Luncheon — Cedar City\nSouthern Utah Museum of Art\n351 W. University Blvd.\n\n\nWatch Party\nZions Bank Building\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin virtually from anywhere.\nZoom link will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout the Speaker\nJon Oglesby\nAssistant Vice President\, Sports and Destination Engagement • Southern Utah University\nJon Oglesby is Assistant Vice President\, Sports and Destination Engagement\, at Southern Utah University. His responsibilities include overseeing the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games\, along with other sports tournament experiences and events throughout Cedar City and across the state of Utah. Oglesby joined SUU in June 2023 after serving with the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA).\nDuring his tenure at SUU\, Oglesby has helped lead a collaborative reimagining of the mission and strategic vision for the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games\, resulting in key strategic partnerships with organizations such as Special Olympics Utah and the Las Vegas Raiders. He also successfully led a bid for SUU to host the State Games of America in Salt Lake City in 2030\, while contributing to statewide efforts that promote sports business and educational opportunity.\nA native of Logandale\, Nevada\, Oglesby served as an Assistant Director at the UHSAA for six seasons\, overseeing Basketball\, Cross Country\, Lacrosse\, Tennis\, Track & Field\, and Speech & Debate. In that role\, he also managed the Association’s marketing and technology efforts and served as liaison with the Utah Governor’s Office\, in addition to serving on several NFHS rules and advisory committees.\nHis additional experience includes serving as Senior Director of Communications and External Operations at the Big Sky Conference\, where he oversaw communication efforts for Football\, Golf\, and Women’s Basketball\, while also managing marketing and corporate sponsorship fulfillment. Oglesby has spent extensive time as a play-by-play broadcaster across radio\, television\, and streaming\, and he also works as a communications consultant in college sports. He currently serves as an adjunct professor in the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business at SUU.\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Options\n\nIn-person Cedar City (Member): $20\nIn-person Cedar City (Nonmember): $28\nWatch Party (Member): $18\nWatch Party (Nonmember): $28\nStudent (Either In-Person Location): $12\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $0\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/utah-prsa-september-luncheon/
LOCATION:Zions Bank Headquarters – Founders Room\, 1 S Main St\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84133\, United States
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