NIRI Boston - View From the C-Suite – May 23, 2013
Find out what management expects from investor relations professionals. The panel discussion will focus on the strategic approach with which executives view investor relations. We’ll explore different styles and approaches for situations such as long-term investors versus hedge funds; retail and institutional outreach; communication differences with the buy-side and sell-side; and last, but certainly not least, ways they measure the effectiveness of their programs.

NIRI Rocky Mountain - Update Your Profile with LinkedIn RockStars: Computers, Internet and Happy Hour – May 23, 2013

Strike a chord with nationally recognized LinkedIn Rockstars, Mike O’Neil and Lori Ruff! Get skilled, endorsed, and build your virtual rolodex at our upcoming NIRI Workshop with these LinkedIn experts.
This is a great session for anyone who would like to improve their LinkedIn profile or know how to use LinkedIn better.  Better your network, your brand and your social media skills to further your connections and relationships as you head into summer! This event is open, so please bring other people in your organization!

Please join us in entering the age of social and professional media with a great combination of networking, education and fun at Forest Room 5 in LoHi on Thursday, May 23rd to begin your Memorial Day weekend.

NIRI Twin Cities - End the Year with a Splash! – May 23, 2013

Join your peers for an afternoon of fun at Lake Minnetonka.

NIRI Virtual - How to Fight a Good Fight: Managing Activist Shareholders – May 23, 2013

As an IRO you worry about the possibility of receiving a shareholder proposal that advocates disruptive changes to your company, board or management.  You wonder...how would I fight it?... where would I even start?  In this upcoming program we will be learning first hand from experienced experts that have fought the good fight and WON!
  
 During this program Eoin Ryan, Sr. Director of IR at AOL, will be sharing details about how he battled the efforts of an activist shareholder to shake up AOL's board. Hear first-hand how he worked through the process from start to finish, working with all constituents to create shareholder value during a hard fought proxy battle. We will also be joined by David Drake at Georgeson. David and his other esteemed colleagues at Georgeson help companies work through proxy fights, investor activism, corporate governance and compensation issues. His recent articles include "Seeking Shareholder Approval of Option Plans Under the New NYSE/NASDAQ Listing Standards" and "Are You Ready for the Ratings Game: The Corporate Governance Ratings Game."

Join us as we hear from two experts who have real world, practical knowledge of dealing with activist shareholders on May 23rd at 1:30 ET.

NIRI Seattle - Summer Social – June 5, 2013

It is going to be SWEET in the SUITE.  Come join NIRI Seattle and enjoy some tasty fare and refreshing beverages in a private suite at Safeco Field for a Mariners day game.

Participate in everyone’s favorite raffle… 2 Round trip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies!!

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 -- 12:40 PM PT

NIRI Chicago –-NIRI-Chicago Networking Reception at NIRI-National Annual Conference, Hollywood, FL – June 9, 2013

This informal social gathering of NIRI-Chicago members just before the opening of the NIRI Annual Conference is always a lively networking event.
NIRI Annual Conference, Westin Diplomat, Hollywood, FL
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The event will be held in Rooms 312/313.  These are located in the south tower of the main building on the 3rd floor. http://www.niri-chicago.org/?page=event_detail&EventID=117383&calendarid=4

Join with your fellow chapter members to hear sought-after speaker Helio Fred Garcia, coach, counselor, teacher and writer, who will discuss Crisis Management from his vantage point having counseled more than 250 CEOs of major corporations along with military officers and government officials over the past 35 years.

Fred’s most recent book, The Power of Communication: Skills to Build Trust, Inspire Loyalty, and Lead Effectively, builds on the U.S. Marine Corps' legendary publication Warfighting, showing how to apply the Corps' proven leadership and strategy doctrine to all forms of public communication — and achieve truly extraordinary results.

NIRI Chicago - NIRI-Chicago Annual Meeting and Networking Reception – June 20, 2013

Join your NIRI-Chicago colleagues and guests to celebrate the end of our programming year and meet the new board.

NIRI Los Angeles – Spring Lunch – June 20, 2013

Table discussions on best practices in working with peer relationships (marketing, communications, public affairs, corporate secretary, treasury, etc.) 

NIRI St. Louis – Summer Social – June 26, 2013

Join us at Schneithorst's - come anytime, stay as long as you like!

NIRI Central Ohio - Fifth Annual Night with the Clippers – July 27, 2013

Join your peers for a night of great baseball as the Columbus Clippers take on the Durham Bulls.  Suites courtesy of American Electric Power and Huntington Bancshares.

Mark your calendar now, and watch your inbox for more information!

NIRI Silicon Valley - Third Annual Silicon Valley Golf Tournament – June 27, 2013

Join us for a great day of golf at Green Hills Country Club and play a historic course designed by Alister MacKenzie, the creator of the famous Augusta National Golf Club.
 
We'll be providing a box lunch, beverages, and raffle prizes followed by dinner and cocktails in the club house at our annual Member Appreciation Meeting and Event.

NIRI Chicago - 2013 IR Workshop – September 9, 2013

Save the Date! NIRI-Chicago’s award-winning IR Workshop explores best practices in areas of practical interest to IR professionals. For more information, email info@niri-chicago.org.

NIRI Houston - Southwest Regional Conference: Get Ready to Flex Your IR Muscle! - September 25-27, 2013

The NIRI Houston Chapter is hosting the Southwest Regional Conference! The conference will offer a unique educational program combining innovative ideas, unique perspectives, fantastic networking, interactive learning and fun.  Visit http://niri-houston.org/event/the-2013-southwest-conference-swrc to secure your spot.