Guest Blog: My Journey to Becoming a Certified Economic Developer
This week’s blog post is a guest post by PPR Strategies’s Director of Operations, Sophie Smith. If you’re one of our clients, you will already
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This week’s blog post is a guest post by PPR Strategies’s Director of Operations, Sophie Smith. If you’re one of our clients, you will already
Have you ever watched Grace and Frankie on Netflix? Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin play women in their mid-seventies who become unlikely friends and in
Last week, I spoke at my first in-person conference since March 2020! It was great to get back on stage again and speak in front
Change is in the air! Many local businesses are opening up to a greater capacity. Tourism is picking up. People are returning to offices or
Happy New Year! I’m sure we’re all excited to kick off 2021 and hoping to see some major developments and forward movement this year. January
In a year filled with surprises, we’re toasting the end of 2020! May our ode to 2020, sung in tune to the 12 Days of
It’s no surprise that I’m all about cultivating relationships, especially with my team. And that hasn’t stopped because of a pandemic! Caitlin Propheter, our marketing intern,
Ever wondered what it’s like to graduate college in the middle of the pandemic? Today, our Marketing Intern Caitlin Propheter, 2020 Graduate of Virginia Tech,
I am fortunate to personally know nearly everyone on my email list. Some people here are in Economic Development. Others are small business owners. Others
Your energy, personality, enthusiasm, and professionalism created the perfect combination.
Charles County Department of Economic Development
As an economic developer or tourism organization, placing faith in PPR is a safe bet.
Samuel Shoge
Executive Director, Kent County Chamber of Commerce
“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.
Around this time last year, I was studying for the Certified Economic Developer exam. While I was in the midst of my studies, I started
How can you turn a great idea into an even better end product? The unremarkable but helpful, answer I have for you is simple. Get
I don’t know about you, but once I finish a project, I have just about enough time to throw my hands in the air, celebrate
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