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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

Snack #1: A Speedy Strategy to Strengthen Alliances Release Date: November 4, 2025 Perfect for: When you’re drowning in gratitude but short on time! Let’s

When we launched EDO Breakthrough in 2024, our mission was earnest: we wanted to put relatable, boots-on-the-ground economic developers front and center. We sought out

Cue the jazz hands: EDO Breakthrough has steadily increased its plays and maintains a whopping 71% consumption rate. The takeaway is: we’re hitting our stride

As a longtime business owner, I know my strengths and weaknesses and I acknowledge them openly. While admitting what I don’t know is a start,

Ever hit a bump in the road with a project and thought, “I could really use a second brain on this?” As a business owner,

I was thrilled to be featured on Livability’s podcast, “Inside America’s Best Cities,” a couple of weeks ago! My conversation with Amanda Ellis, Livability’s editor-in-chief,

How can you turn a great idea into an even better end product? The unremarkable but helpful, answer I have for you is simple. Get

Welcome to our Media Pitching Series, with ideas contributed by our Public Relations Specialist, Mia Vaccaro. Mia joined our team a few months ago, and
“When it comes to telling your organization’s story, PPR Strategies is the business you want to work with. Over the past few years, the Upper Shore Regional Council has collaborated closely with PPR to develop our brand, share our region’s narrative, and connect with those who can benefit from our services across our counties. We are excited for the continued growth and success of this partnership.”

Susan O’Neill
Executive Director, Upper Shore Regional Council
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
“Sandy provided an economic development perspective that our aviation community really needed to hear. She was able to relate to our audience and provide them with actionable strategies for collaboration between aviation and economic development — two industries that should be working together every day, but often get stuck in their own silos. She provided examples of successful collaborations in airports across the country, along with customizing specific suggestions for our audience. Her energy and enthusiasm makes her the perfect after-lunch keynote.”

Courtney A. Beamon
Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.
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
Committees can be one of the most powerful tools an organization has, or one of the easiest ways for good work to get slowed down.
Truth: the best boards run on relationships. Those start before the first gavel drops. As the end of this fiscal year nears, does the thought
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