Miami, July 12, 2019 – The newly-instated Miami Dade College (MDC) American Marketing Association (MDC) Student Chapter – one of only two granted to a community college – will be launched in the fall semester with a mission to provide students with real world experience through business workshops, networking activities and access to professional marketing speakers.
Founded by Prof. Blanca Recio, who also serves as adviser, The AMA MDC Chapter gives students credential and access to the resources of the largest international marketing association with more 30,000 members worldwide. The collegiate section of the AMA consists of 11,000 student members at 370 AMA collegiate chapters in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. MDC’s chapter has 15 members working together to build a board, develop goals and create exciting programming.
MDC AMA Projects, Meetings and Events for the 2019-20 academic school year:
3:05 “Cafecito” Marketing Chats
These monthly segments held on the second Thursday of the month will offer students the opportunity to engage in meaningful intimate conversations with accomplished professionals from the South Florida community. The event will be organized by AMA members and open to the MDC community at large. The first one will take place on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Idea Center’s Creative Gym, featuring JennyLee Molina, MDC Hall of Famer, founder of JLPR and creator of the 3:05 Cafecito, a nationally recognized social media campaign that proclaimed Miami’s area code as the official time for a coffee break in the Magic City. This first marketing chat will focus on the power of social media and how to leverage Miami’s flavor in local campaigns. October’s “Cafecito” Marketing Chat” will also feature marketing professionals responsible for signature events, such as the Cirque Du Soleil, the Renaissance Fair, and the Youth Fair. Future chats will feature experts in sports marketing, hospitality industry, media, and real estate.
Professional Development Workshop Series
Two workshops per semester will offer students the opportunity to learn how to market themselves. The first workshop, “How to Assess and Build your Network,” will be facilitated by Emily Cleary, Founder of Cleary Co. and public speaker, on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Social Impact Service Projects
AMA MDC members are encouraged to utilize their marketing skills to make a social impact. Members will select one service project in the Fall and one in the Spring.
Fundraising Campaigns
Members in good standing are invited to attend the three-day International Collegiate Conference in April 2020 in New Orleans. The AMA MDC chapter will set a fundraising goal by our first meeting and work to develop a fundraising plan and campaigns to support this goal.
Communications Project
Manage two social media accounts, club website and a monthly newsletter.
General Monthly Meetings
These are planned for the third Thursday of the month. Monthly meetings allow members to monitor and evaluate their progress towards organizational goals. They also allow for an opportunity for students to come together and share their interest in marketing.
Monthly Board Meetings
The board meets on the first Thursday of the month and works to ensure that all programming and club business is carried out accordingly.
Membership Recruitment
Participation in rush week and ongoing support on social media and development of marketing campaigns to grow the AMA MDC chapter.
Alpha Mu Alpha Recognition
End of the year recognition and ceremony for students who meet the criteria for honor society induction – criteria combines GPA and chapter performance.