Reasons to become a North Texas PIO Group member:

Emergency events dictate an immediate response to the community. Public communication is a critical response function following a terrorism incident, natural disaster, localized pandemic, or other major emergency. Pre-incident planning, coordination, and preparation will improve the ability of local jurisdictions to promote effective public safety, public health, and healthcare communications with the public during the response and recovery to an emergency.

Networking

Network and learn from Public Information Officers from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and members of the media. Members come from multiple local and county government agencies, nonprofits and other community partners. Networking opportunities include general meetings, special events, luncheons, and more. Click for a full list of upcoming networking opportunities. 

Professional Development & Training

Improve your communications and public affairs skills through discounted specialized training opportunities and resources. Embrace networking opportunities to ask questions and help others solve complex PIO problems. Click to access members-only resources.

Events and programs

Attend quarterly events to learn from industry experts on a variety of topics, luncheons to networking with local public relations professionals, and the annual media mixer to meet and engage with members of the local media. Click for a full list of upcoming events and programs.

Professional Community Support

Join a network of professional public affairs members to seek advice through the members-only forum and gain access to public information officers available to support you and your agency during times of emergency who understand industry processes and procedures. Member's have access to the North TX PIO Group membership database with local PIO contacts, external contacts and media contacts. Click to access membership directory (members-only).