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I usually chase new goals when the mood strikes—no New Year’s resolutions required. However, at the start of 2025, I found myself unintentionally setting two
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I usually chase new goals when the mood strikes—no New Year’s resolutions required. However, at the start of 2025, I found myself unintentionally setting two
Picture this: A site selector, prospective business, or collaborator is scrolling through dozens of EDO or tourism websites, each claiming to be “innovative,” “results-driven,” and
In today’s competitive job market, finding the perfect candidate goes beyond attending the “right” college or university. At PPR, we value skills-based hiring, which emphasizes
I recently traveled to Bath, England, for a “workation” trip that reminded me how much I value community, whether it’s the one I know well
Trying to stand out in a crowded market? Struggling to reach the right audience or get your message heard? One of the most effective—and often
The calendar doesn’t lie: the end of the fiscal year is only nine weeks away! While your annual report may be the lowest priority on
A local high school student clicks on a career and technical education (CTE) website out of sheer curiosity. Minutes later, they’ve found a program they
As a longtime economic development and tourism writer and an Augusta local, the frenzied excitement surrounding the Masters Tournament feels special, as it powers my
While we’d love to dismiss this as an April Fools Joke, the end of FY25 will be here before we know it. We are 90
As an economic developer or tourism organization, placing faith in PPR is a safe bet.
Samuel Shoge
Executive Director, Kent County Chamber of Commerce
We needed an expert, yet flexible and affordable event planning service for team member-facing celebrations on a timeline of about six weeks. The team at PPR Strategies was wonderful to work with, and our events were a hit and went off without a hitch. What I appreciated most was having a partner that took the burden off of our internal team and was easy to work with once we secured approvals on the vision and budget. It was a successful partnership.
Kimberly Conquest
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, UVA Community Health
“Sandy provided an economic development perspective that our aviation community really needed to hear. She was able to relate to our audience and provide them with actionable strategies for collaboration between aviation and economic development — two industries that should be working together every day, but often get stuck in their own silos. She provided examples of successful collaborations in airports across the country, along with customizing specific suggestions for our audience. Her energy and enthusiasm makes her the perfect after-lunch keynote.”
Courtney A. Beamon
Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.
At the 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference, one topic came up in multiple sessions and conversations: the quiet disappearance of third places—and what that means
Quiz: Rate Your Site Selection Readiness For each question, choose the answer that best describes your current practices. Remember: there’s no judgment here; just opportunities
When we launched EDO Breakthrough in 2024, our mission was earnest: we wanted to put relatable, boots-on-the-ground economic developers front and center. We sought out
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