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If you’re like most economic development professionals, you’ve spent the last few weeks of December pondering the benchmarks you want to reach when you turn
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If you’re like most economic development professionals, you’ve spent the last few weeks of December pondering the benchmarks you want to reach when you turn

This year, I found myself reflecting on the role planning plays in my life, how naturally it comes to me when I’m organizing for others,

This blog was written by PPR Strategies’ 2025 Summer Intern, Kiersten Colmenares. The second I stepped outside after work, the sun’s warmth bounced off the

Cue the jazz hands: EDO Breakthrough has steadily increased its plays and maintains a whopping 71% consumption rate. The takeaway is: we’re hitting our stride

June is characterized by long stretches of sunshine, good vibes, and a time to celebrate Pride! In many communities, a Pride flag has become a

Picture it: You’ve got a major conference to advertise, a shiny new service to announce, or urgently need a brand refresh. Bursting with excitement (and

At PPR Strategies, we strive to add value to your organization, community, and small business–and to ours along the way. Our recent Maryland Minority Business

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
As an economic developer or tourism organization, placing faith in PPR is a safe bet.

Samuel Shoge
Executive Director, Kent County Chamber of Commerce
“PPR Strategies has been an absolute pleasure to work with! We approached them to assist us in crafting a narrative that showcases the distinct qualities of our six counties. Their attention to detail and creativity brought our vision to life, transforming our website into an informative destination for site selectors, investors, and our partners, ultimately enhancing our ability to connect with these key audiences.”

Lori Valentine
Vice President of Policy and Public Relations at Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
Frederick County Office of Economic Development (FCOED) worked with PPR on creating a brand and then rolling out the new brand, their team was professional, meet every deadline and work with us as part of our team. This isn’t the only project we have hired PPR to lead but it did have the fastest timeline and is the most public project.
PPR gave us the faith we needed to take on a large branding project and they positioned us to be successful in every way possible. Like with all large projects, on our end, there were some curveballs and Sandy was right beside us to navigate changes, keep us calm and remain successful.

Helen Propheter
Former Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development for the Frederick County Office of Economic Development
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
Once the ball dropped and the confetti was released, inboxes started filling back up, and fast. Campaigns resumed, out-of-office messages were turned off, newsletters went
If you’re like most economic development professionals, you’ve spent the last few weeks of December pondering the benchmarks you want to reach when you turn
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