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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

April is in full bloom! The sun is out, your flip flops are calling, and people are mapping out their weekend adventures, many of them

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

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.
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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
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