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Resetting My Internal GPS Sitting in the back of my mom’s car as a little kid, I could tell where we were by the way

As winter gives way to spring, the change is hard to miss. The days feel longer (in the best way), more people are outside, and

This year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be part of a community, not just in theory, but in practice. In

Sometimes the best paths are the ones that you never planned for. If freshman-year Caleigh were to see what post-grad Caleigh is doing, she’d probably

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

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

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

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
PPR Strategies transformed our marketing and public relations opportunities because of its customized approach. PPR Strategies consultants demonstrated a significant depth of knowledge and passion for helping our business grow. I’m absolutely confident that PPR Strategies can help your organization.

Marta Gomez Frey
Director of the Collin Small Business Development Center
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
“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.
If the lack of affordable housing in your community is keeping you up at night, you’re in good company (subtext: for once, your sleep routine
Over the past several months, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in Leadership Essentials, a leadership development program through Loyola University. Through a combination of
Resetting My Internal GPS Sitting in the back of my mom’s car as a little kid, I could tell where we were by the way
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