A number of promotions in this week’s edition of Twin Cities PR This Week, which is always good to see. But, that brings up an interesting topic: What are you doing TODAY to advance your career? Have you thought about getting more involved in your professional organization (call me, if you’re interested in getting more involved with MIMA)? Have you read and shared an interesting industry article? Have you had coffee with a colleague you haven’t seen in a while? Think about ONE STEP you can take TODAY to advance your career. Then, think about that tomorrow, too. You’ll be surprised how quickly those little steps add up.

Now, on to the news of the last two weeks…

Changing…

Curtis Smith, formerly with Olgilvy PR, is now the director of sales enhancement (that’s a fun title!) at The Nerdery. Congrats, Curtis!

Promoted…

Two promotions at Maccabee PR recently: Christina Milanowski was promoted to vice president and Jean Hill promoted to senior vice president. Congrats, ladies!

Laura Kaslow was recently promoted to senior PR specialist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Congrats to Jamie Kvamme on her promotion to senior social media specialist at Polaris!

Anniversaring…

Anna Lewicki Long is celebrating seven years at job as the director of communications at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Congrats, Anna!

Seeking…

Bolin is seeking an account supervisor: http://www.bolinmarketing.com/home/join-us/account-supervisor/

Augsburg Fortress is seeking a marketing director: http://www.augsburgfortress.org/careers/posting.jsp?id={26596DC1-B1A7-49C4-A2C8-1BEEBD9704F9}

The YMCA of Minneapolis is seeking an interactive communications specialist: https://www.mima.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=262004

TopRank Marketing is looking for a content marketing manager. Join Lee Odden’s team? https://www.mima.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=232226

Cool job alert: CoCo is seeking a director of marketing and communications: http://cocomsp.com/director-of-marketing-communications/

The Bush Foundation is seeking two communications program managers: http://www.scribd.com/doc/255304166/Bush-Foundation-Communications-Program-Manager-s

Events

The Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) will be hosting an event titled “Cartwheel by Target: How the app that almost never was became one of the hottest things in retail” on Wed., Feb. 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Solar Arts Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Sign up here: http://www.mima.org/events/event_details.asp?id=533098

PRSA and Maccabee PR are hosting an event on March 3 titled “Content Marketing for Communicators” at the Cambria Gallery on 7th. Good list of speakers from General Mills, 3M and Ameriprise. Sign up here: http://www.mnprsa.com/content-marketing-communicators/