Representing and meeting the needs of emergency services and public safety information officers

Welcome to the official web site of the National Information Officers Association (NIOA), a professional organization comprised of hundreds of government and emergency services spokespersons from across North America and beyond.

Serving through education, networking and training


We are involved as Information Officers, Public Information Officers, Spokespersons, Government Spokespersons and Government Communicators in Media Relations, Public Affairs, Community Affairs and Public Relations.

Vision

The NIOA exists to serve the needs of the professional information officer through education, professional networking and ongoing training opportunities.

Core Values

Professionalism, Ethics, Education, Networking.

Sheraton Sandkey Resort

2010 Training Conference

August 29 - September 1, 2010
Clearwater, FL
- Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Make plans for the conference to be held in August.
Conference rates for 2010 are unchanged from 2009.

2010 rates are $495 for members, $595 for non-members.
Registration after July 1, 2010 $695 regardless of membership.
Registration at the door is $725.

Sheraton Sand Key Resort room rates are $101 (plus taxes/fees) per night for this conference.

See info about the recent 2009 conference in Nashville, TN.

Some NIOA Highlights

  • NIOA News
    Members receive a bi-monthly newsletter full of best practices, recent trend highlights, and association news. Members can also view the news online!
  • Training Conference
    The 2010 conference will be held August 29 through September 1, 2010 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, Florida. Mark your calendars for August 2010 and plan to attend this excellent training and networking event.