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Annual reports desperately need a glow up. Here are some trends that are transforming how communities like yours share their stories. Trend #1: Theme-Based Storytelling
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Annual reports desperately need a glow up. Here are some trends that are transforming how communities like yours share their stories. Trend #1: Theme-Based Storytelling

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Vice President of Policy and Public Relations at Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
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Former Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development for the Frederick County Office of Economic Development
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Stafford County Department of Economic Development & Tourism
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