| About
PCE
Professional Communications Exchange (PCE) is a network of consultants who specialize
in marketing communications and public relations.
PCE has two missions -
To provide a forum for members to stay up-to-date on the trends in communications
and related fields.
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To help market our members' services through referrals within the group, and through
the PCE member directory available on this Web site.
Read our membership Professional Code of Conduct! Interested
in hiring a PCE member?
Check out the bios of the individual members
(see directory). If you find people whose expertise
fits your needs, you may contact them directly. All members list their e-mail
addresses and/or phone numbers. There is no fee. OR
send a message to all PCE members with your work requirements using our Consultant
Request Form.
Thinking of joining PCE?
If you're a full-time,
self-employed communications professional in Southern California with at least
three years of experience, you qualify to become a member. PCE members enjoy the
benefit of networking with other professional communications consultants at our
bimonthly informational dinner meetings. They also get exposure to the broad range
of potential clients who turn to the PCE directory when they are looking for reliable
freelancers. The PCE membership fee is $100 for one year. (plus $3.85 if paid
by PayPal) Companies
that have hired PCE professionals include Allergan, Coca-Cola, Deloitte &
Touche, Disneyland, Marriott International, Mattel, Mazda, Reebok, Taco Bell,
Toshiba America Information Systems, United Airlines and Xerox. Ready
to join?
Simply fill out our online
application. After submitting your application you will be able to choose
whether to mail a check or use PayPal to pay your first year dues. Or, if you
prefer, you may email
us to request an application in Word® format. Renewing
members who wish to renew their dues using Paypal, use this link: Want
to attend a future PCE meeting?
You don't have to be a member to
attend a PCE meeting. Email
us and ask to get on our mailing list. Want
more information?
Here are some pages to check out... 2006
MEETINGS
January:
Blogs, Podcasting and RSS. New techniques in an expanded media universe —
Linda Zimmer
March: No Cost and Low Cost Internet Marketing Solutions for
the Small Business Owner — Michelle Howe, MBA
May: The Four Biggest and
Most Costly Website Mistakes — Sabrina Gibson
July: The Personality Behind
the Conflict. Improving Your Business Relationships — Robert Owen
September:
Can You Hear Me Now? Vocal Skills for Powerful Verbal Communications — Kate
Peters
November: What Does Your Handwriting Reveal About You? — Retha
Johns 2005
MEETINGS
January:
A New Approach to Networking: It’s Not All About You! – Hank Blank
March: Search Engine Optimization: Bridging the Gap Between Limited Budgets and
Desired Results – Michael Todd
May: Grow Your Business–and Profits–With
a Strategic Business Advisory Board – Lisa Cherney
July: A New Angle
on Developing Referrals – Karen Carlsen
Sept: Self-Publishing the Book
Within: Production, Publication and Promotion – Peggi Ridgway
Nov: Meditation
for Business Success: Get What You Want by Getting Quiet – Debbie Barnett 2004
MEETINGS
January:
Growing Your Business, Lessons Learned the Hard Way – Terri Langhans
March: How to Bring out the Best in People at their Worst – Beverly Park,
M.A.
May: Ok, Now What? How to Grow and Change Your Business" –
Roundtable Discussion
July: Issues of Intellectual Property in Marketing –
Karla Shippey, esq.
September 21: Basic Computer Maintenance & More –
Roy Mendoza
November 16: Clutter Busting – Brooks Palmer |
PCE
Networking Event
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
5:30 to 7:30
p.m.
We
look forward to seeing you ... and in some cases,
meeting you for the first
time!
Come meet your fellow PCE members and other business associates
for some hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Enjoy the beautiful summer weather and
good conversation. WHEN:
Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. WHERE:
El Torito Grill, 1910 Main St., Irvine, CA 92614.
949-975-1220. Cost:
$15 for the food, plus cash bar. Walk-ins
are welcome, but pay an additional $10 at the door. RESERVATIONS:
send an email to RSVP@thecommunicators.org
or call Jennifer Heinly at (949) 716-9829
See you there! 
PCE
is an affiliate organization of the National Association of Women Business
Owners, Orange County chapter. For other opportunities to network with the
owners of local firms and business and service professionals who belong to NAWBO-OC
or its other affiliates, visit the Events calendar at the NAWBO
website. 
PCE
is pleased to select Jennifer Heinly as our Member of the Year for 2008. Jennifer’s
efforts on behalf of our diverse group of independent advertising and public relations
professionals has taken us to new heights in membership numbers and community
outreach. She constantly seeks new networking opportunities with other professional
organizations in our industry, and regularly promotes our group’s collective
skills and individual expertise to her colleagues.
Jennifer
is a whiz at recruiting new members, adding depth and variety to the mix of talent
available within the group. Her gifts for event planning, plus a willing spirit
and a reliable sense of humor, contribute to the group’s reputation as a
fun and friendly gathering of people with similar interests. She is also a diligent
watchdog of our financial solvency. Thank
you, Jennifer, for wearing the mantle of PCE responsibility with unfailing grace! Mark
your calendars for NAWBO-OC's 13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon
on October 10, and plan to join us in honoring Jennifer and the honorees of
other affiliate organizations. 13th
Annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon
Friday, October 10, 2008
11:30
a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine Information
on joining the PCE table to come.
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