DC-based, Stratacomm was recently named by PR News as one of the “Top Places to Work in PR.” Organizations honored with this award are recognized for their outstanding performance in establishing an engaging workplace that allows employees to enjoy their work while helping their companies grow. “Creating a desirable work environment is not rocket science – it’s simply treating people right and giving them the resources, responsibility and respect to shine,” said managing partner John Fitzpatrick.

Leah Nurik, CEO, of Tysons, VA-based Gabriel Marketing Group (GMG), received the “2018 Mid-Atlantic Women’s Leadership Award” by CEO Report. The award program honors CEOs and executives who are dedicated to driving their companies and communities toward greatness. “I am honored to be recognized for this award,” said Nurik. “The company’s success is not a testament to my own accomplishments, but rather a proof point of the overwhelming support and inspiration from an extraordinary group of professionals that share the same mission and values.”

Glen Allen, VA-based, Taradel, made BizSense’s RVA25 list for the 5th consecutive year. The list ranks local companies by average annual revenue growth from 2015 to 2017. The company was recently named to the Inc. 5000 for the 11th consecutive year, with nearly $19M in revenue and thirty-two employees in 2017.

The Maryland Municipal League is teaming with public relations and strategic communications firm Van Eperen to offer the first-of-its-kind benefit to its municipal members, complimentary crisis communications consulting services. As part of membership to the Maryland Municipal League, members will now receive professional crisis management communication consulting services from Van Eperen. The initial consultation is complimentary for any appointed or elected official that is an MML member. “Van Eperen has a strong partnership with the Maryland Municipal League and we’ve been fortunate to serve some of the members with our public relations services,” said Laura Van Eperen, CEO of Van Eperen. “We’re very excited to be able to provide this additional benefit to municipal members and prepare our local leaders before crisis strikes.”