Highlights from SPJ Region 4 Conference in Cleveland

SPJ Region 4 Conference

Cincinnati Represents

Enjoyed serving as a panelist for Getting Started in Freelance and Niche Publications

Trivia Night with Cara Owsley

Talking with Dana Canedy and Her Son Jordan

What to know about the Shamrock Shuffle, which will draw 5,000 runners to West Chester this weekend

(Contributed/Casey Burns) 

Ginny McCabe has more on the Shamrock Shuffle for the Journal-News https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/what-know-about-the-shamrock-shuffle-which-will-draw-000-runners-this-weekend/uCJ9LsbzeM2yq2mxNhFTjN/

Speaking at a Panel on Freelancing at Ohio University Dublin

Honored to be part of a panel discussion on "Is Freelancing Right for Me? - The Business of Being Self-Employed"

SPJ & PRSA Present Dramatic Readings of Bad Press Releases

Speakers Announced - Educational Workshop on Freelancing - March 2

Are you a freelance journalist? Have you considered becoming a freelancer? Do you wonder if freelancing is right for you? Learn more about the world of freelancing with an educational workshop brought to you by the Central Ohio Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Panel discussions featuring working professionals will cover everything from how to determine if freelancing is right for you, to the ins and outs of running your own business. Join SPJ on Saturday, March 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dublin Integrated Education Center at the Ohio University Dublin Campus. Panel discussions include: 9 a.m. - Is Freelancing Right for You? Speakers: - Kathy Lynn Gray, Freelance Journalist - Brock Schmaltz, Freelance Communications Professional - Jeffry Konczal, Freelance Photographer 10 a.m. - How to Market and Brand Yourself Speaker: - Laura Petrecca, Freelance Writer, Editor, Strategist. Laura Petrecca.com 11 a.m. - The Business of Being Self Employed: What You Need to Know to Establish & Run Your Business Speakers: - Jack Gravelle, Attorney, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP - Sarah Mills Bacha, SMB Communication, LTD - Ginny McCabe, Freelance Journalist and Author - Sue Schnitz, Accountant, Perfect Balance Networking begins at 8 a.m. with programming kicking off at 9 a.m. Tickets are $15 for SPJ members and students and $20 for non-members. A continental breakfast and snacks will be provided. Learn more about the speakers here.  Register

Q&A: Why this is a big year for the Fitton Center to be hosting a huge Cincinnati Reds exhibit

(Contributed)

Ginny McCabe has more on "Road Trip" for the Journal-News https://www.journal-news.com/news/why-this-big-year-for-the-fitton-center-hosting-huge-cincinnati-reds-exhibit/q0XTZF6uIS9Z6tV4H8jS9M/

West Chester's huge Thomas the Train event includes 'one of the best ways to teach young children'

(Contributed)

Ginny McCabe has more for the Journal-News: https://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/attractions/west-chester-huge-thomas-the-train-event-includes-one-the-best-ways-teach-young-children/u7fEMLPpr5yQghmkGp103H/