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A single pebble may seem insignificant, but when dropped into a pond, it sends ripples across the water’s surface. In the realm of economic development,
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A single pebble may seem insignificant, but when dropped into a pond, it sends ripples across the water’s surface. In the realm of economic development,

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

Picture it: You’ve got a major conference to advertise, a shiny new service to announce, or urgently need a brand refresh. Bursting with excitement (and

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

Picture this: A site selector, prospective business, or collaborator is scrolling through dozens of EDO or tourism websites, each claiming to be “innovative,” “results-driven,” and

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

The calendar doesn’t lie: the end of the fiscal year is only nine weeks away! While your annual report may be the lowest priority on

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
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
Your energy, personality, enthusiasm, and professionalism created the perfect combination.

Charles County Department of Economic Development
Sandy understands this not just as a business guru, but as a thoughtful, engaged, powerful female leader.

Bondy Shay Gibson, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Jefferson County Schools
Annual reports desperately need a glow up. Here are some trends that are transforming how communities like yours share their stories. Trend #1: Theme-Based Storytelling
Once the ball dropped and the confetti was released, inboxes started filling back up, and fast. Campaigns resumed, out-of-office messages were turned off, newsletters went
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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