#PRRVACHAT, Richmond PR folks, let’s chat!

One of the most underrated ways to take advantage of all Twitter has to offer is through one of its many regular chat sessions.  These are regularly scheduled sessions related to specific topics that are facilitated by using one of Twitter's famous hashtags. One of my favorite chats is the regular #PR20CHAT which has PR pros around the country responding to specific questions or trends that are posed by facilitators. So it got me thinking why not try this on a local #RVA level.  We have a great PR community led by our local PRSA chapter and including great agencies, corporate pros, government PR people and solo practitioners.  We also have lots of folks looking to network and break into the business. The national version has allowed me to:

• Share ideas with PR people from around the country
• Meet them on Twitter and follow them for future conversations
• Meet some up and coming PR pros looking to network and break into the business
• Even find some new business along the way
• Make some great friends as we talk PR

So I'm proposed a local Richmond version with the hashtag #PRRVACHAT.  The first session will be on Wednesday night, February 8 at 8:00 and go for about an hour.  I will be promoting on Twitter and Facebook so please pass the word, RT the tweets, etc.  I will likely send out some proposed topics, etc. I great way to follow and participate in the conversation is by using a third-party platform like TweetDeck or Hootsuite and use the #PRRVACHAT hashtag or by using a web-based app like Tweetchat.com and follow the directions. I'm really excited about this because of how much fun I've had on similar chats and I hope you will participate and share your thoughts and ideas.  If you have a suggested topic for questions, etc., please comment below. (Also looking for a co-facilitator to help me with this as well so if you're interested please contact below.)