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This summer, our family embarked on an ambitious (read: unrealistically long) trip from Georgia to Maine to explore colleges for our son, a rising senior.
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This summer, our family embarked on an ambitious (read: unrealistically long) trip from Georgia to Maine to explore colleges for our son, a rising senior.

The other day, I stepped outside PPR Strategies’s headquarters in Frederick and into Carroll Creek Linear Park in search of lunch. The afternoon was hot,

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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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

At PPR Strategies, we strive to add value to your organization, community, and small business–and to ours along the way. Our recent Maryland Minority Business

The state of Maryland is extra special to the PPR Strategies team. For starters, it’s where we are headquartered, and it’s also where we’ve honed

As a leader, it’s important to show up, make connections, and drive real impact in the communities you serve. Strong leaders don’t dictate; they empower.
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
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
“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
This summer, our family embarked on an ambitious (read: unrealistically long) trip from Georgia to Maine to explore colleges for our son, a rising senior.
The other day, I stepped outside PPR Strategies’s headquarters in Frederick and into Carroll Creek Linear Park in search of lunch. The afternoon was hot,
Summer changes how we move through places. Travel picks up. Hotels fill. Weekends become road trips, day trips, and last-minute getaways. Even if you’re staying
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