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Services

Public Relations/Marketing

Fort Monroe Authority, Public Relations Consulting, Hampton, VA Developed public relations plan and crisis communications plan. Manage public relations and messaging for historic Fort Monroe which was recently decommissioned as an Army base and is now owned by the Authority.

American Cancer Society, Virginia Beach, VA Developed communications plan to launch a campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer and increase the number of mammograms among African American women in Portsmouth which has an alarming mortality rate. Used traditional and social media as well as grassroots strategies to reach the target audience.

Transportation

Naval Station Norfolk, Transportation Study, Norfolk, VA. Researched and developed public involvement and marketing plan for this comprehensive study. Compiled data for strategic marketing recommendations from Adams Outdoor Advertising, Hampton Roads Transit, VDOT, Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization and the base’s own communications resources.


Norfolk Naval Station Transit Study, Norfolk, VA. Researched and developed strategic marketing plan to address congestion and traffic concerns.


Hampton Roads Transit AA/DEIS Study for Virginia Beach and Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan for this Virginia Beach and Norfolk study to review transit extension alternatives to both localities. Identified key stakeholders and key community groups for project presentations. Helped organize scoping and public meetings. Coordinated with the media and helped with web site content and collateral materials such as FAQ’s, ads and newsletters. Developed questions for stakeholders and set up and helped conduct interviews.


Sandbridge Road Improvement Project, Virginia Beach, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan for this Virginia Beach project. Identified key stakeholders for interviews, Citizens Advisory Committee members and public meetings. Helped organized citizen public meetings. Helped develop Fact Sheet and FAQ’s.


Virginia Beach ITS Study, Virginia Beach, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan. Conducted stakeholder interviews. Organized and facilitated Steering Committee meetings. Scheduled and organized community presentations for city staff. Developed FAQ’s and Fact Sheet.

Rail Transit Study, Hampton Roads Peninsula, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan. Conducted stakeholder interviews. Organized and facilitated Steering Committee meetings. Scheduled and organized community presentations for city staff. Developed FAQ’s and Fact Sheet.


Downtown Richmond Historic Streetcar Study Phase II, Richmond, VA. Coordinated public meetings and media relations. Conducted stakeholder interviews, intercept surveys.

Hampton Roads Transit DEIS/AE, Hampton Roads, VA. Support Public Involvement Team efforts by developing Public Involvement Plan for Chesapeake and Peninsula light rail corridors. Identify stakeholders for Steering Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, and Public Involvement Committee participation. Conduct stakeholder interviews and support website updates, quarterly newsletters and brochures.

GRTC Bus Facility Rehabilitation Study, Glen Allen, VA. Collaborated with prime to execute a Public Involvement Plan and provided technical writing, editing and production for final study document. We consulted on key stakeholders, political and financing strategies for this project.

Planning/Public Works

Hilltop Strategic Growth Area Implementation Plan, Virginia Beach, VA Managed Public Involvement for this city planning project. Identified key stakeholders and key community groups for public meetings and focus groups. Helped organize public meetings, focus groups and charrette.


Rosemont Strategic Growth Area Implementation Plan, Virginia Beach, VA Managed Public Involvement for this city planning project. Identified key stakeholders and key community groups for public meetings and focus groups. Helped organize public meetings, focus groups and charrette.


Lynnhaven Strategic Growth Area Implementation Plan, Virginia Beach, VA Managed Public Involvement for this city planning project. Identified key stakeholders and key community groups for public meetings and focus groups. Helped organize public meetings, focus groups and charrette.

Burton Station Village, Virginia Beach, VA. Developed and implemented communications strategy for this infrastructure improvements project. Utilized mailings, public meetings and one-on-one interviews of property owners in this historically African American community being transformed by careful development and with the residents’ collaboration.


Newtown Strategic Growth Area Implementation Plan, Virginia Beach, VA.
Developed Public Involvement Plan for this city planning project. Identified key stakeholders and key community groups for public meetings. Helped organize public meetings, focus groups and 3-day charrette.


Pembroke Area Implementation Plan, Virginia Beach, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan for this city planning project. Identified key stakeholders and key community groups for project presentations. Helped organize public meetings and 2-day charrette. Placed public notice ads and distributed flyers throughout the community.


Southside Aquatic Center, Norfolk, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan for this Norfolk project. Identified key stakeholders and key community groups for project presentations. Helped organize public meetings.


Williams Farm Community Recreation Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan for this Virginia Beach project. Identified key stakeholders for interviews, Steering Committee members and public meetings. Identified key community groups for project presentations. Helped organize public meetings.


Southeast Community Urban Waterfront Design Plan, Newport News, VA. Developed Public Involvement Plan for this Newport News project. Identified key stakeholders for interviews, helped plan and conducted public meetings. Facilitated public meetings. Worked directly with the media to address their inquiries.


Lodge Road Drainage, Poquoson, VA.
Conducted public meetings in an Open House format that included static displays and consultant teams on hand to address questions.

Five Points Community Streetscape Master Planning, Norfolk, VA. The City of Norfolk has a unique history with communities that have distinct personalities and loyalties. Five Points is a historic and strategic area – near the airport, mixed residential, industrial and commercial properties. There is much need for redevelopment with its aging buildings, limited business mix and lack of recreational amenities. There is much pride among the residents and property owners. They have accomplished much on their own and are very welcoming regarding this project. Stakeholder interviews and focus groups reveal a very positive attitude about prospective plans. There is buy-in from the elected officials, business and civic leaders. The project is moving forward and a final plan is being developed to present to the city that will indicate the collaborative process involved.

NAICS Codes

541810 541830 525110 541430 541330 525120 541310 541910 525990 541613 541820 813211 522293 522298 523991 522210 523999 525920 523930 523991 533110 524114 525190 525930 525190 233310 523910 233320 311999 541213 493110 484121 561611 484110 561720 522320 221119 524292 541211

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