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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
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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

This fall, “in-person” doesn’t always mean sitting in a ballroom, barely staying awake for slides. Organizers have collectively decided that if they’re going to get

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

Lean in for a little wisdom: you don’t need to be a TED Talk veteran to nail public speaking. You just need to be intentional,

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

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
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.
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Former Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development for the Frederick County Office of Economic Development
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Executive Director of the Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development, Inc.
Good things grow when they get the right conditions: a little sun, a little space, and people who tend to one another. That’s true of
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
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