Networking = Friends

So, tonight is the PRSA New Pros Social and I'm very excited. Basically, the New Pros are a subset of the Public Relations Society of America formed to help connect new PR professionals with others working in the San Diego PR industry. As nerdy as that sounds, the socials are a ton of fun, especially because they are made up of a bunch of PR people hanging out in awesome venues that just happen to be full of free appetizers! Plus, a bunch of my friends from work go, as does my pr-lovin roommate, Stephanie. (I think even Todd is coming tonight, haha!) Tonights social is being held at the House of Blues, which is a couple of blocks away from where I work. I've never actually been there (I think), so I'm looking forward to checking out a new place and getting to hang out with a lot of really fun people. Besides the fun factor, these socials really are great for networking. In PR, half of the challenge is knowing the right people to get you in the right doors. Events like the one tonight make that process a whole lot easier, especially for those who are new to the industry. And, anyway, who wouldn't want free food and the chance to make new friends? See you there!