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Resetting My Internal GPS Sitting in the back of my mom’s car as a little kid, I could tell where we were by the way

Ten months ago, when I started my path as a PPR intern, I couldn’t have anticipated how quickly the time would go or how fast

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

In a year already moving fast, we chose to slow down. At the end of January, the full PPR team gathered in Stevensville, Maryland, for

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,

This past year has felt a bit like swapping a familiar walking trail for a brand-new path—same boots, same backpack, but suddenly the terrain looks

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

Charles County Department of Economic Development
PPR Strategies transformed our marketing and public relations opportunities because of its customized approach. PPR Strategies consultants demonstrated a significant depth of knowledge and passion for helping our business grow. I’m absolutely confident that PPR Strategies can help your organization.

Marta Gomez Frey
Director of the Collin Small Business Development Center
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
Ask an economic developer, Main Street manager, tourism professional, or community leader what makes their community special, and you’ll likely hear about transformative projects, major
A Note From PPR: As their internships come to an end and they prepare to begin their senior years of college, we asked Ellen Haley
We spend our days trying to make communities better and brighter, and if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s this: diverse businesses don’t
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