On behalf of the East Tennessee Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, I invite you to join us Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at the Chattanoogan hotel and conference center in Chattanooga, Tenn. for the 25th Practical Conference on Communication (PCOC).

We are excited about this year’s conference because of the practical impact for attendees. This year’s theme, Technical Communication in a Global Economy, echoes challenges currently faced by the Olympic athletes in Beijing. Similarly, communicators are encountering stronger, fiercer competition in their own arenas, making it more important than ever to develop new skills and incorporate better technology to keep us out in front.

PCOC is vital training for writers, editors, public relations and communications professionals, as well as anyone who wants to compete in a global economy. The conference is designed to provide multi-disciplinary education through multi-track sessions that integrate perspectives, theory, practice and innovation.

• Get valuable tips about developing web content and design for different cultures
• Learn how to successfully implement controlled English or content management to better prepare documents for translation
• Find out how to work remotely or manage remote communications
• Network with your peers, as well as with others from different professional groups from the southeast
• Much, much more! Get the details – download the brochure.

We anticipate a record-setting crowd, so make your hotel and conference reservations today.

This is a truly exciting time for our profession, so I hope you will join us making PCOC a success. We look forward to welcoming you in historic Chattanooga!

Katrina Gramelspacher
President, STC East Tennessee Chapter
kgramelspacher@absentys.com