Junior League Of Raleigh Selects MMI Public Relations As Agency Of Record

RALEIGH, NC, October 21, 2012 (Press-News.org) Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the agency of record for the Junior League of Raleigh (http://www.jlraleigh.org/), a volunteer service and leadership development organization that is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. MMI will assist the League in promoting its membership and service initiatives through a public relations plan that will include media relations and social media strategy.

Established in 1930, the Junior League of Raleigh has contributed more than $5 million to various community projects and programs and given more than 232,000 volunteer service hours locally since 2000. The League, along with its national organization, remains committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

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"The Junior League of Raleigh has been a positive force for good in the community for decades," said Buhler. "We are excited to be able to work with an organization that is highly invested in improving the lives of others here in the Triangle area."

"MMI Public Relations and the Junior League make a strong team," said Pat Wilkins, League president. "We know that our combined efforts will help us to reach even more people with our leadership development, education and outreach efforts."

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MMI Public Relations is a full-service PR firm based in the Triangle region of North Carolina that helps its clients start big conversations and make powerful connections. With a strong base in traditional public relations, MMI has strategically evolved into a market leader in emerging PR tools such as social media, online video and podcasting. MMI works with firms and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries across the nation. Ranked one of the top PR firms in North Carolina and nationally, MMI is the recipient of numerous awards in the public relations arena and the community, including recent recognition with the 2012 Cary Chamber Small Business of the Year award, based on the criteria of innovation, successful growth, community service and an exceptional work environment. For more information, call 919-233-6600, visit the MMI Public Relations website at http://www.mmipublicrelations.com or the MMI Public Relations Blog at http://www.mmipublicrelations.com/blog.

ABOUT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RALEIGH:
The Junior League of Raleigh is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. and is the ninth largest of 290 Leagues internationally. The Junior League of Raleigh has more than 1,900 members serving the Wake County area with programs of education and volunteer service. The League has contributed more than 232,000 volunteer hours since 2000, focusing on promising youth. The League's new Center for Community Leadership, located at 711 Hillsborough St., offers training space and programming for League members and community agencies. Since 1930, the Junior League of Raleigh has contributed more than $5 million to community projects and programs. The League reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. For more information, visit http://www.jlraleigh.org/.

Caitlin Russell
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