“stuff a truck” event supports Ginny’s Helping Hand

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Do what you love. Love what you do. I recently volunteered with my fellow Community Leadership Institute class to support the Ginny’s Helping Hands “Stuff a Truck” event at Hannaford’s on Lancaster Street in Leominster. Towma worked the Fidelity Bank Frosty Flyer handing out free frozen treats to all, I did all things PR, Brandon represented Ginny’s as the amazing … Read More

PRSA Greater Worcester holds annual meeting; appoints 2025 board

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On November 7, 2024, the PRSA Greater Worcester Chapter held its Annual Meeting at Venture X Worcester overlooking the city from the 19th floor of the Mercantile Center. For the past year, this small but mighty team of public relations and communications professionals experienced the most growth in membership across all PRSA national chapters! As the Founding President, I am … Read More

PRSA Greater Worcester recognized with 2024 membership growth award

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Congratulations to the PRSA Greater Worcester Chapter on being recognized with the 2024 Membership Growth Award at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference in Anaheim, California! This award recognizes our chapter for achieving the highest percentage of membership growth for the year. As Founding President alongside our amazing board members Kristine Maloney Cristal Steuer, APR Lisa Swanson … Read More

inspiring stories at women’s leadership connection

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I was honored and humbled to serve as emcee for the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce quarterly Women’s Leadership Connection luncheon! The luncheon brings together a fantastic group of empowered women from the region to enjoy lunch, network and be inspired through personal stories of their peers. And it’s so much fun when your friends are the featured guests! … Read More

congrats WBJ 40 under forty class of 2024!

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Congratulations Paulie Chlebecek Brandon L. Robbins, MPA Ariana Dello Stritto and Timothy Hally on your well-deserved recognition as a member of the Worcester Business Journal 40 under Forty, Class of 2024! Welcome to the club! As a 40u40 alumni from the Class of 2014, I was honored to introduce Paulie and share his many achievements and amazing career path! And, … Read More

empHowered PR supports Ginny’s Helping Hand

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Being a good community partner means providing your time, talent and treasure to make the places where you live, work and play the best they can be! One organization doing outstanding work in Central Massachusetts is Ginny’s Helping Hand Inc. In just the past year, the food pantry has served more than 25,000 clients — an increase of 10,000 clients! … Read More

happy 250th birthday Johnny Appleseed!

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We were honored to lead the PR for our friends at Visit North Central Massachusetts and the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to recognize this historical day in our hometown of Leominster, Massachusetts! Thank you for the opportunity to share the legacy of Johnny Appleseed with the world! Learn more about the celebration and check out photos, too!

9/11 day of service and remembrance

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On this solemn day, I was honored to be part of the Dennehy Public Relations team for the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance in Boston. More than 400,000 meals were made by hundreds of volunteers from dozens of sponsors who participated during the event in the city. The Boston event was part of a nationwide effort to make 8.5 … Read More

we’re making moves in Worcester!

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Exciting news as empHowered PR is now calling Venture X Worcester home! We recently moved into new space in downtown Worcester while still keeping our HQ in Leominster. It’s been a great few weeks at Venture X with many opportunities for networking, engaging with entrepreneurs and making friends. Stop by and say hello to me at the Mercantile Center!

Salt Lake City named host city of 2034 Olympic Games

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I am back “home” this week with my USA Luge family! Spent the very early morning hours with colleagues to share in the excitement of the host announcement for the 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City! Congrats to the entire SLC 2034 team (looking at you, Tom Kelly!) and I’m excited for the opportunity to experience a Winter Games … Read More