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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

When I logged on that first morning in June, I was pumped! It was my first time stepping into a real marketing role outside of

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

A local high school student clicks on a career and technical education (CTE) website out of sheer curiosity. Minutes later, they’ve found a program they

As a longtime business owner, I know my strengths and weaknesses and I acknowledge them openly. While admitting what I don’t know is a start,

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

Did you know that National Mentoring Month is one of the many things communities celebrate in January?! (And if you’re asking, yes, I did find

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 always get so excited for this time of year! The weather is warmer, summer is on its way, and we get to welcome a
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
“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
“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.
Words of Affirmation: Speak the Vision Out Loud and Together The cornerstone of any successful engagement effort is transparent, two-way communication. But here’s what most
Nathan Ohle, CEO of IEDC (full disclosure: IEDC is a PPR client), recently wrote about the concept of systems stewardship in Area Development Magazine, and
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
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