VANCE

VANCE is an award-winning strategic marketing and public relations firm in Richmond, Virginia. We believe PR is more than just getting ink. It's about vivid storytelling that instills trust and inspires action. Our approach is integrated and customized for the client. Whether it's an Op-Ed, press tour, video series, digital marketing campaign or a combination of these that is required, our strategies are always rooted in research, developed with creative vision and evaluated using definable metrics. It helps that we know a good story when we see one. We operate as an extension of your team and tirelessly advocate on your behalf. We'll also give you our best counsel, no matter what. VANCE is SWAM-certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Albright Group Strategic Communications

Albright Group Strategic Communications untangles knotty and challenging issues through innovative communication and engagement strategies that help our clients succeed. What's in a Name? Used primarily in fly fishing, an albright knot makes incredibly strong connections and maintains that strength no matter the stress or pressure put on it. That's exactly how we view our work with clients--building strong connections that open lines of communication to build effective organizations, execute successful projects and create productive solutions. Community Engagement Our community engagement programs support the development of innovative projects that meet the needs of the greater public while helping protect the interests of neighbors and the environment. We work collaboratively on inter-disciplinary Project Teams to provide the community engagement and public outreach services required for success. Issues Management Despite best efforts, no organization is immune from a crisis. What can be controlled is how well the organization responds and recovers from the crisis. Albright Group has more than 25 years of experience in helping clients successfully navigate through the most difficult issues and crises. Community Outreach Plans & Training Building strong relationships and positive community connections before your organization comes under public scrutiny can be the differentiator between success and failure. Albright Group specializes in the development of customized community outreach plans and training, and is proud to have designed successful programs for a variety of public service companies and industry sectors. Industry Expertise • Aggregates/Construction Materials • Energy/Public Infrastructure Development • Environmental Remediation • Industrial/Manufacturing • Insurance • Transportation/Transportation Planning • Waste Management.

Commonwealth Consultants

Commonwealth Consultants is the leading independently owned public relations firm in northern Virginia. We specialize in providing public relations, corporate branding and community affairs services to Fortune 500 corporations and other top companies throughout Metropolitan Washington, Virginia and Maryland. Our expertise combined with our extensive relationships with media, business, political and community leaders enable us to develop and implement strategies that set our clients apart from their competitors. Recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a Top 20 privately owned public relations firm, Commonwealth Consultants has performed work for 15 Fortune 500 clients in the last 4 years as well as the leading corporations in Virginia and Maryland.

Doyle McDonald

Everyone has a story. We help you tell yours. The marketplace of ideas is getting very crowded. If you trade in ideas, we can help you be heard—online, on the air, on your terms. Let us help you tell a story that resonates and gets retold by the people who matter to you.

Smith Fairfield Inc.

Smith Fairfield, Inc. (SFI) offers a full complement of communications services with each practice area designed to offer clients the most efficient and effective services possible. Senior level in-house specialists—each of whom has extensive experience within their disciplines—oversee each practice area. This type of focused structure enables SFI practice experts to build teams that allow for maximum client attention and success. SFI practice experts will help clients build strategic alliances, mobilize coalitions, enhance their reputation, make informed policy decisions, navigate the regulatory process, generate positive media coverage, showcase their products and services, develop strategic partnerships and find solutions to their most difficult challenges. Smith Fairfield, Inc. is a unique Washington, D.C. based boutique agency in that we're the only firm that utilizes all modes of communications services from event management, marketing and promotions, direct response, public relations, media relations and public affairs in order to maximize results.