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Growth is more than a mindset at PPR Strategies; it’s a lived reality. Right now, we’re expanding our team, so we set out looking for
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Growth is more than a mindset at PPR Strategies; it’s a lived reality. Right now, we’re expanding our team, so we set out looking for

Here’s something that doesn’t get said often enough: your career is not just yours. Every opportunity you’ve landed, every door that opened, every moment someone

Smack in the middle of September, those relaxed days of summer punctuated by vacation plans and beach reads start to feel like they were a

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

By: Sophie Howard, HR Consultant, Vivo Growth Partners How great would it be if there was one magic ingredient that kept your team engaged and

When it comes to workforce retention, happy employees are engaged employees. Lately, the PPR team has seen some super creative and inspiring ways to boost

I was thrilled to be featured on Livability’s podcast, “Inside America’s Best Cities,” a couple of weeks ago! My conversation with Amanda Ellis, Livability’s editor-in-chief,

Graduating college and entering the workforce is a time of mixed emotions for most people. For me, I was excited and eager to put my

In our last blog post, we talked about the value of hiring interns and how to find the most qualified interns for your organization. Today,
PPR Strategies jumped in to help us in a pinch to manage our communications throughout a time of transition. They brought in deep industry expertise in economic development and helped us re-think our brand to launch strategic and targeted campaigns. Sandy and her team are delightful to work with, highly knowledgeable about reaching targeted audiences, and can add value to any communications team.

Amy Gowen
President/CEO, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
“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
The PPR Strategies team assisted with our day-of virtual event execution and guest registration details. They anticipated our every need, executed at a high level, and were reliable and accessible to us throughout our engagement. Will definitely turn to Sandy and the team again to deliver sophisticated virtual events!

Sharon Schreiber
COO of the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
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
So let me ask you something personal: What’s weighing on you right now? Which persona, if any, describes you? The Worrier: “Everyone has an opinion
Here’s the thing about post-event surveys: people actually take time out of their day to fill them out. That’s an act of goodwill, and you
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