{"id":6810,"date":"2016-02-24T17:09:40","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T22:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=6810"},"modified":"2018-08-20T14:12:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T18:12:00","slug":"city-series-public-relations-thrives-in-indianapolis-the-crossroads-of-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2016\/02\/24\/city-series-public-relations-thrives-in-indianapolis-the-crossroads-of-america\/","title":{"rendered":"City Series: Public Relations Thrives in Indianapolis, the Crossroads of America"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_6812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6812\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/City-Series-Indy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" src=\"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/City-Series-Indy-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of Downtown Indy.\" width=\"420\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/City-Series-Indy-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/City-Series-Indy-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/City-Series-Indy-200x142.jpg 200w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/City-Series-Indy.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Downtown Indy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like many public relations students, you may feel you should move to a big city such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or Atlanta to have a flourishing career after you graduate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I thought that, too. I went straight to New York City after graduation to work at a public relations agency. However, after working in New York for seven years, I decided to return to my home state. I\u2019ve been in Indianapolis for 16 years now, and want to share with you why I love Indy, home of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prssa.prsa.org\/events\/Conference\/#.VsCvoniZPQU\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRSSA 2016 National Conference<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Thriving Businesses<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sports: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indy built its reputation on sports. The city hosts the Indianapolis 500, the world\u2019s largest single-day sporting event. Six professional sports teams and many auto racing teams call Indy home. Many national governing bodies are headquartered in Indy, including the NCAA, USA Football, USA Gymnastics, USA Track &amp; Field and USA Diving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Life sciences: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life sciences, biotechnology and health care are a major sector of the Indianapolis economy. The area is home to Eli Lilly and Company, Anthem, Dow AgroSciences, Roche Diagnostics and Cook Medical, as well as several large regional health care systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Tech: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some call Indy the \u201cSilicon Valley of the Midwest\u201d because of its fast-growing high-tech scene, especially digital marketing. Notable businesses include Salesforce, Interactive Intelligence, Angie\u2019s List, Appirio, Delivra, Formstack and Emarsys.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Nonprofits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not-for-profit organizations abound in Indy, including the headquarters of the American Legion, Kiwanis International, and the National FFA Organization. Many state and local not-for-profits, including arts and cultural institutions, are vital elements of the city\u2019s fabric. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Agencies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplementing the opportunities to work in-house for businesses, government and nonprofits, a solid network of<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibj.com\/lists\/public-relations-firms\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public relations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibj.com\/lists\/advertising-agencies\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertising<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> agencies service a variety of local, regional and national clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Indy Welcomes All<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana is known for Hoosier hospitality, and Indy prides itself on being open, welcoming and inclusive to everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Circle City makes a concerted effort to be welcoming to young professionals. A resource for Indy\u2019s 20- and 30-somethings,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/indyhub.org\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indy Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hosts a variety of events and partners with other groups to help the under-40 set get plugged in to the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Public Relations Community<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indianapolis public relations practitioners benefit from belonging to one of the nation\u2019s largest PRSA Chapters. With nearly 400 members,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/prsahoosier.org\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRSA Hoosier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers many professional development and volunteer opportunities. The Chapter\u2019s active<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/prsahoosier.org\/membership\/new-professionals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ew professionals group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hosts networking happy hours, a great way to meet local new pros while enjoying Indy\u2019s local restaurants and breweries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time for Fun<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not all work and no play in Indy. In addition to sports, a lively arts and culture scene guarantees there\u2019s always something to do. Check out the Children\u2019s Museum of Indianapolis, the largest children\u2019s museum in the world; the Indianapolis Zoo, located in the nation\u2019s only urban cultural state park; and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, one of the country\u2019s largest general art museums. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Dance Kaleidoscope, Heartland Film Festival and numerous other organizations and events keep the arts calendar full all year long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The local food scene has exploded. Restaurants such as Milktooth and Bluebeard have earned national attention, and new restaurants continue to pop up downtown in Fountain Square, Fletcher Place and other hip neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of neighborhoods, Indy has designated six unique<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/indianapolis-cultural-districts\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cultural districts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connected by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, a world-class urban bike and pedestrian path.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thriving business sectors, world-class attractions, eclectic cultural districts, a low cost of living and a strong public relations community help make Indianapolis an exciting place to live and work. Come to Indy in October for the PRSSA 2016 National Conference and see for yourself \u2014 we can\u2019t wait to welcome you to the Crossroads of America!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonja Popp-Stahly, APR, is in her fourth year on the PRSA National Board of Directors and works in global communications at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis. A member of the 1992\u20131993 PRSSA National Committee, she served as the 2010\u20132012 PRSSA National Professional Adviser. You can find her on Twitter<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SonjaPoppStahly\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@SonjaPoppStahly<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like many public relations students, you may feel you should move to a big city such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or Atlanta to have a flourishing career after you graduate. I thought that, too. I went straight to New York City after graduation to work at a public relations agency. 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