Bridging Counties, Building Community: How Communications Drives Community
Schedule
Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Fred Rogers Institute | Latrobe, PA

About this Event
Join us on Saturday, October 11, at 10 am at Saint Vincent College: Conference Room at Fred Rogers Center for an engaging panel discussion exploring how public relations professionals are shaping Western Pennsylvania's economic future through collaboration and community-focused storytelling. Our diverse panel of regional leaders will share insights on how effective communications strategies can break down silos between counties, industries, and sectors to create a unified narrative that attracts investment, talent, and tourism to our region. From promoting natural attractions and cultural treasures to building academic-industry partnerships and amplifying success stories through media, discover how PR skills can directly contribute to economic development.
You'll Learn:
- How tourism, academia, and media collaborate to strengthen regional economic narratives
- Career pathways in PR that make meaningful community impact
- Practical strategies for cross-sector partnership building
- Real-world examples of communications campaigns that drove economic results
- How to leverage your PR expertise for broader community leadership
Panelists represent organizations driving regional growth:
- Go Laurel Highlands
- Saint Vincent College
- Havas Red
- Westmoreland Cultural Trust
Where is it happening?
Fred Rogers Institute, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51 to USD 23.18
