Posts by Frank L. Williams
Pioneer Strategies’ president addresses Leland Business Association, discusses 12 Keys to Effective Business Networking
LELAND, N.C. – Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., addressed a gathering of the Leland Business Association (LBA) on Wednesday, June 9. Williams discussed 12 keys to effective business networking. “Networking can be one of the most effective tools for building a strong, vibrant business,” says Williams. “Unfortunately, far…
Read MorePioneer Strategies’ president chairs Boy Scouts’ first Leadership Breakfast in Leland
LELAND, N.C. — Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., recently served as Chairman of the Boy Scouts’ first Leadership Breakfast held in Leland. The event benefits the Cape Fear Council, which has held similar events in Wilmington and other nearby communities. “My first leadership role was serving as a…
Read MorePioneer Strategies’ president to speak on “Leveraging the Internet to Promote Your Business”
LELAND, N.C. — Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., will conduct a workshop on Leveraging the Internet to Promote Your Business for the Brunswick Community College (BCC) Small Business Center on Wed., Apr. 7. There is no charge to attend the seminar, which begins at 7:30 a.m. at the…
Read MorePioneer Strategies’ president makes presentation on earned media & public relations in political campaigns
LELAND, N.C. – Pioneer Strategies’ president, Frank Williams, conducted a workshop on earned media and public relations in political campaigns for the John William Pope Civitas Institute’s Academy of Practical Politics in Raleigh on Wed., Mar. 24. “My goal for this presentation was to provide the college students in attendance with a birds-eye view of…
Read MorePioneer Strategies celebrates eight years in business
LELAND, NC – Pioneer Strategies, a public relations agency that does business in southeastern North Carolina and the Raleigh-Durham area, recently celebrated eight years in business. Since its inception in August 2001, the firm has provided public relations counsel and services to more than 70 small businesses, non-profit organizations, political campaigns and other organizations throughout…
Read MoreAuthor of “Networking in the South” to Speak at Pioneer Strategies’ Friday Morning Leadership Forum on Sept. 14
Gary Davis, author of Networking in the South, will be the guest speaker at Pioneer Strategies’ Friday Morning Leadership Forum on Sept. 14. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at the Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh. Pre-registration is required. Registration is $15 per person and includes a buffet breakfast; attendees must…
Read MorePioneer Strategies adopts Strike for Survival as 2007 Pro Bono Client
We have adopted Strike for Survival, a non-profit organization that sponsors annual bowling fundraisers to benefit the American Cancer Society, as our pro bono client for the summer and fall of 2007. Given recent events in my life, this is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.
Read MoreJohn Toepel, R.I.P.
It is with a heavy heart that I report the unexpected passing of John Toepel, Jr., president of Concept Golf. John and his wife Linda lived in Wake Forest, North Carolina. When I decided in mid-2001 to strike out on my own and form Pioneer Strategies, John and his firm became my first client. I…
Read MoreThoughts from Raleigh PR Society’s Media Panel
One of the hats I wear is that of Vice President of the Raleigh Public Relations Society. Tuesday’s RPRS meeting featured a Media Panel comprised of Sharon Delaney, news anchor at NBC17 in Raleigh; Rob Christensen, top political reporter at The News & Observer; and Rick Smith, managing editor of WRAL LocalTechWire. The panel offered…
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