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Economic development comes with plenty of moving parts. But few things can spook a community faster than unanswered questions, unexpected announcements, random social media rabbit
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Economic development comes with plenty of moving parts. But few things can spook a community faster than unanswered questions, unexpected announcements, random social media rabbit

New accessibility requirements take effect in 2027. We made you a guide to make the next steps easier! Let’s be honest: the phrase “federal compliance

So let me ask you something personal: What’s weighing on you right now? Which persona, if any, describes you? The Worrier: “Everyone has an opinion

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

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

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,

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
“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
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Samuel Shoge
Executive Director, Kent County Chamber of Commerce
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
Economic development comes with plenty of moving parts. But few things can spook a community faster than unanswered questions, unexpected announcements, random social media rabbit
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
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