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You know better than anyone that progress rarely follows a blueprint. It twists, surprises, and occasionally feels like someone forgot to hand us the instruction

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

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

Believe me, I get it. Your team is already juggling business development meetings, ribbon cuttings, marketing campaigns, and the never-ending Teams messages. So, when I

From Lessons to Links Picture this: me, standing in the tee box in the Scottish countryside, squinting at the wind gauge like it’s written in

Let’s be real: social media fatigue is a thing. We’ve all watched platforms shift their priorities, change their algorithms overnight, and leave us scrambling to

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

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

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
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
“PPR Strategies transformed our vision into a powerful online presence that truly reflects We Rise’s mission to empower youth in Baltimore City and surrounding counties with financial literacy tools and education. Thanks to their expertise, our website now serves as an engaging platform where visitors can easily connect with us, make donations, and get involved in our initiatives. This streamlined and impactful design has amplified our outreach, helping us build meaningful connections and inspire change in our community. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the results.”

Todd Scott
Executive Director, We Rise
PPR Strategies elevates your marketing and communications through every aspect of the planning and execution process.

Courtney Swenson
Stafford County Department of Economic Development & Tourism
Traditionally, “sports and economic development” conjures a shiny new stadium and a ribbon-cutting. But the real opportunity in most communities is smaller and recurring: the
Picture a family planning a fall weekend adventure. A couple of years ago, they would have typed a few words into Google and scrolled through
At PPR, we don’t just write about economic development; we live it, one client story, strategy, and design at a time. Every member of our
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