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Growth is more than a mindset at PPR Strategies; it’s a lived reality. Right now, we’re expanding our team, so we set out looking for
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Growth is more than a mindset at PPR Strategies; it’s a lived reality. Right now, we’re expanding our team, so we set out looking for

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

Smack in the middle of September, those relaxed days of summer punctuated by vacation plans and beach reads start to feel like they were a

In today’s competitive job market, finding the perfect candidate goes beyond attending the “right” college or university. At PPR, we value skills-based hiring, which emphasizes

By: Sophie Howard, HR Consultant, Vivo Growth Partners How great would it be if there was one magic ingredient that kept your team engaged and

Graduating college and entering the workforce is a time of mixed emotions for most people. For me, I was excited and eager to put my

In our last blog post, we talked about the value of hiring interns and how to find the most qualified interns for your organization. Today,

As we think about this year’s college graduates and look for ways to get them involved in economic development, we should also be investing in

Have you noticed the shift that’s been happening over the past few years when it comes to talent attraction? We have! Though it’s not a
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
“PPR Strategies has been an absolute pleasure to work with! We approached them to assist us in crafting a narrative that showcases the distinct qualities of our six counties. Their attention to detail and creativity brought our vision to life, transforming our website into an informative destination for site selectors, investors, and our partners, ultimately enhancing our ability to connect with these key audiences.”

Lori Valentine
Vice President of Policy and Public Relations at Prince George's County 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
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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
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