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Why the Future of Economic Development Starts With Existing Businesses When most people think about economic development, they picture the confetti cannon moments: a company

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We discovered new ways of promoting our organization and community through the 30 day Economic Development challenge. Thank you for allowing us to participate.

Dave Ryan
Executive Director of the Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development, Inc.
The PPR Strategies team assisted with our day-of virtual event execution and guest registration details. They anticipated our every need, executed at a high level, and were reliable and accessible to us throughout our engagement. Will definitely turn to Sandy and the team again to deliver sophisticated virtual events!

Sharon Schreiber
COO of the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
“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.
If you’ve been glued to the FIFA World Cup 26 this summer, you know what it looks like when preparation meets opportunity on the biggest
Why the Future of Economic Development Starts With Existing Businesses When most people think about economic development, they picture the confetti cannon moments: a company
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