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If you’re like most economic development professionals, you’ve spent the last few weeks of December pondering the benchmarks you want to reach when you turn

This year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be part of a community, not just in theory, but in practice. In

You know better than anyone that progress rarely follows a blueprint. It twists, surprises, and occasionally feels like someone forgot to hand us the instruction

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

Believe me, I get it. Your team is already juggling business development meetings, ribbon cuttings, marketing campaigns, and the never-ending Teams messages. So, when I

From Lessons to Links Picture this: me, standing in the tee box in the Scottish countryside, squinting at the wind gauge like it’s written in

June is characterized by long stretches of sunshine, good vibes, and a time to celebrate Pride! In many communities, a Pride flag has become a

I usually chase new goals when the mood strikes—no New Year’s resolutions required. However, at the start of 2025, I found myself unintentionally setting two

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
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
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Courtney Swenson
Former Marketing Manager, Economic Development & Tourism Office Stafford County, VA
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Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, UVA Community Health
In a year already moving fast, we chose to slow down. At the end of January, the full PPR team gathered in Stevensville, Maryland, for
Thinking about bringing a gift card program to your community? Do it. Community gift cards are one of the most effective tools that communities can
Annual reports desperately need a glow up. Here are some trends that are transforming how communities like yours share their stories. Trend #1: Theme-Based Storytelling
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