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# Washington Business Journal Names PR Firm Van Eperen a ‘Best Places to Work’ Finalist
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/washington-business-journal-names-van-eperen-best-places-to-work-finalist/
- Published: 2018-04-17T20:08:07.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-06T20:41:28.000Z
- Author: Guest Columnist
- Tags: PR, Agency, Awards, #Import 2026-10-08 18:49

[**Van Eperen**](https://www.vaneperen.com/?utm%5Fsource=prweb&utm%5Fmedium=news%20release&utm%5Fcampaign=WBJ%5FBPTW)**, an integrated communications agency specializing in public relations, digital content marketing, advertising, social media, and crisis communications**, is one of *The Washington Business Journal*’s finalists in the 2018 Best Places to Work competition.

“Van Eperen’s creative, talented and dedicated team of pros make Van Eperen a special workplace,” said **Laura Van Eperen**, CEO of Van Eperen. “Thanks to the Business Journal for the opportunity for our employees to let others know our organization fosters a work environment which allows high achievers the opportunity to excel and thrive professionally.”

*The Washington Business Journal* created the Best Places to Work program to recognize leading employers throughout the Greater Washington Area for fostering company cultures that promote the well-being of and development of their employees. The honorees were selected from a record high 423 nominations.

Founded in 2004 by Laura Van Eperen, the company provides communication services to clients in a variety of industries. Van Eperen fosters a work environment that emphasizes exceptional client service, professional development, community service and participation of all employees. Team members give back to nonprofit organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, and The Arc Montgomery County, while team-building with fellow employees during agency culture outings and life moment celebrations.

Van Eperen and fellow 2018 Best Places to Work honorees will be honored on May 17 by *The Washington Business Journal*, and featured in the May 18 issue.

A Capitol Communicator sponsor, Van Eperen is an award-winning integrated communications agency serving regional, national, and international clients in the public and private sectors and membership associations in higher education, economic development/real estate, health/science, and transportation. Founded in 2004, the Maryland public relations, marketing and advertising firm is a [certified minority business enterprise (MBE) / disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)](http://www.vaneperen.com/government?ref=capitolcommunicator.com). Led and staffed by former journalists, the agency blends PR, digital, social, and creative strategies to drive meaningful results.

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