Chesapeake Public Strategies

03/18/2021

Forming a "Kitchen Cabinet" is one of the most effective ways to develop a committed group of engaged supporters in an advocacy campaign. Chesapeake Public Strategies' latest blog shows how to effectively build and maintain these most important groups. https://lnkd.in/ewghkeq.

Our last blog described Evangelists as the highest and most engaged rung on the Community Engagement Ladder. Forming a Kitchen Cabinet is one of the most effective ways to develop this highest level of dedicated supporters. First used by President Andrew Jackson in the early 1800’s and originally ...

03/05/2021

CLIMBING THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LADDER
Whether for a development project or a legislative issue, effective outreach campaigns establish meaningful dialogue, stakeholder agreement and active support. A successful engagement strategy will help you ascend the Community Engagement Ladder. Read more at https://www.chesapeakestrategies.com/post/climbing-the-community-engagement-ladder

12/16/2020

Chesapeake CEO Ellen Coren moderated The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce panel on Montgomery County's economic development future today. Thanks to Dusty Rood, chair of the Montgomery County Business Roundtable, Robbie Brewer Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation - Maryland Chair and Doug Firstenberg, Chair of the County Economic Advisory Group.

12/08/2020

Montgomery County could soon impose limits on annual rent increases at transit-adjacent properties. It would be the county's first move to a rent control policy, targeted for high-value transit corridors.

10/29/2020

Thanks to Montgomery County House Delegation Chair Marc Korman for joining the Greater Bethesda Chamber's Economic Development and Government Affairs Committee this morning. About 40 members Zoomed in to hear our District 16 representative's take on the Purple Line, I270/I495 widening and the State budget.

04/30/2020

Word spread at lightning speed in my high-rise condominium last week, saying that three members of our staff had Coronavirus. Emails circulated among residents, worrying that our community was no longer safe. Panic set in. Learn more 🔽

Word spread at lightening speed in my high-rise condominium last week, saying that three members of our staff had Coronavirus.

04/17/2020

Land use approvals are moving forward during the pandemic with tweaks to the process. Community meetings are still required, but on a virtual platform. How do you plan an online meeting in a seamless and effective manner, while complying with government requirements? Learn more ⬇️

Land use approvals are moving forward during the pandemic with tweaks to the process. Community meetings are still required, but...

04/16/2020

People who feel their safety or livelihood is threatened have trouble hearing, understanding and remembering information. Mental and emotional noise during a crisis can reduce a person’s ability to process information by more than 80 percent. Learn more ⬇️

People who feel their safety or livelihood is threatened have trouble hearing, understanding and remembering information. Mental and...

04/15/2020

Now is a good time to send a mass email to your constituency, keeping in mind that it’s crucial to strike a balance. “Business as usual” communications during a pandemic can make your company appear tone-deaf and irrelevant. At the same time, total silence can make your stakeholders feel disconnected, particularly in an advocacy campaign. Learn more ⬇️

Now is a good time to send a mass email to your constituency, keeping in mind that it’s crucial to strike a balance...

03/28/2020

Coming this Tuesday: hearing & vote on 's emergency grants management program for small businesses and nonprofits.

01/15/2020

Excellent discussion this morning!

Thank you for speaking today about moving the economy forward at the Chamber's meeting.

01/15/2020

We heard from Councilmember Hans Riemer at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee Meeting about his 5 Point Plan to boost Montgomery County's economy:

1. Maryland Purple Line Innovation District
2. North Bethesda Economic Development
3. Tech Talent Pipeline
4. More entrepreneurship from our Federal Labs
5. Transit for Upcounty and Across the Potomac

Read more 👉 http://councilmemberriemer.com/2019/10/5-point-plan-to-power-up-montgomery-countys-economy.html