> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://capitolcommunicator.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# D.C.-Area Updates: University of Maryland Needs Your Vote, Karen Addis Opens Agency and Deltek Adds ConceptShare
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/d-c-area-updates-university-of-maryland-karen-addis-and-deltek/
- Published: 2018-06-24T11:56:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T23:49:37.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: Agency, B to B, #Import 2026-10-08 18:49

**The University of Maryland, College Park,** has been nominated for 2018 Best of Unique Venues Awards in two categories – Best Venue for Youth/Sports Camps and Best High-Tech Venue – and we were told they need votes in order to win. But, you must vote by June 29\. More [here](https://go.umd.edu/Vote%5F2018?ref=capitolcommunicator.com).

**Veteran public relations executive Karen Addis,** APR, launched [Addis Communications](http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.addispr.com%2F&esheet=51826438&newsitemid=20180622005242&lan=en-US&anchor=Addis+Communications&index=2&md5=4b56a1a8e5f912a75265339b5e6b5d98&ref=capitolcommunicator.com), a full-service national strategic communications agency that partners with corporations, associations and nonprofits to address their business goals, challenges, and needs through the power of communications. “After a long and successful career of working for many terrific organizations — the past 12 of those years with various global and boutique PR agencies — I wanted to build something that uniquely represented me,” said Addis, president & CEO.

**Deltek,** a Herndon, VA-based company that provides enterprise software solutions, acquired ConceptShare**,** a Canadian company that streamlines the online review of marketing and advertising work. Based in Ottawa, ConceptShare provides businesses a streamlined way to proof, review and approve advertising.

Check out more news for communicators on Capitol Communicator’s [home page](https://capitolcommunicator.com/).