
The Missing Middle: How to Bring Back Spaces That Build Belonging
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
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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

Conference season is upon us, and if you’re like most economic development professionals, you’re probably looking at your calendar thinking, “How am I going to

Marketing and economic development professionals face a rapidly evolving landscape that demands adaptability and innovation. From social media shifts to the resurgence of in-person event

Do you ever feel like you’re a part of a community from the moment you step into a room? Economic Development events can be that

I don’t know about you, but once I finish a project, I have just about enough time to throw my hands in the air, celebrate

Last week, I traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the IEDC Annual Conference. I got onstage as an Ignite presenter for the first time after
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.

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Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, UVA Community Health
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Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.
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Stafford County Department of Economic Development & Tourism
This year’s blog assignment for PPR Strategies was simple on paper: look back at 2025 and look ahead to 2026. In practice, it’s been anything
During this particularly nostalgic time of year, I came across a photo of me at age 16, posing for the camera at my first job.
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,
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