Commonwealth Consultants

07/27/2023

Commonwealth Consultants is proud to have been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a Top 25 PR firm in the region for 21 consecutive years. Thank you to our clients, employees, and our friends for your support!

06/01/2023

Commonwealth Consultants is proud to be partnering with HomeAid National Capital Region to help provide this essential relief for homeless parents and children. Please reach out to us if you would like to be involved in our effort!

HomeAid and our community partners are on track to collect and donate 200,000 diapers and wipes for area nonprofits serving families in need. Once we have met our goal, Commonwealth Consultants will match each additional diaper donated beyond the 200,000 collected.

Now through June 18th, individuals, organizations, and groups are encouraged to organize and host a diaper drive to help keep babies safe and dry. It’s a great way to get your friends and colleagues involved in HomeAid’s mission and to give back to the community. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2QFHL7DIXEHL?ref_=wl_fv_le

03/23/2023

The Commonwealth Consultants Foundation recently celebrated its 20th Annual “Hike for the Kids.”

We are so proud to have led over the years 580 children who live in homeless shelters and difficult circumstances up Rattlesnake Mountain in Linden, VA past black bears, deer, and other marvels of nature. The Hike started as a small event with just 30 people and has grown to nearly 100 people. We have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to partner with Fairfax County and other local nonprofits to provide these children with an outdoors experience that many will not have the rest of their lives.

Please visit our foundation website to learn more!

07/28/2021

We all know the inconveniences that come with construction. At Commonwealth Consultants, we urge our clients to consider the impact their work will have on the surrounding community and take steps to mitigate any disruption.

In one of our current projects, the construction of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel, DC Water has partnered with the local communities along the construction route to provide resources such as marketing support and even storefront makeovers to help avoid a negative impact on customer flow.

Way to go DC Water! This effort gets two thumbs up from us.

Paid for and posted by DC WATER ? The construction of a large tunnel system in the District requires the cooperation and patience of many stakeholders,

07/21/2021

In Case You Missed it!

Today, the National Capital Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted in favor of adding the American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief project back into the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan.

The project will widen the Capital Beltway and I-270 by adding Two High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes in both directions of the American Legion Bridge.

This will not only relieve congestion and reduce commute times, but will also allow for huge economic growth and help to attract new business to the region.

This is a major win for our region. Congrats to everyone who fought hard to see this through!

07/01/2021

It was 25 years ago today, Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play. Hey! We aren’t as popular as the Beatles for sure but we have been glad for 25 years to play a small role in the Region helping our clients, the community and those in need. Thank you all for helping us get here!

06/07/2021

Check out Jim Lamb’s Blog Post on the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the founding of Commonwealth Consultants!

25 years is a long time. For me, it seems like my entire lifetime. But in 25 days on July 1, Commonwealth Consultants celebrates its 25th year. For someone who... Read more

04/30/2021

Everyone in PR has had a cringe moment with a client. The client misspeaks, can’t recall a critical point or is on the edge of the cliff of being incorrect. But especially in the world of social media, always be very careful on making certain whatever you say is 100% true and you are honest in how you represent yourself.

What the Washington Post reported on Monday morning tracks with the rollercoasting we have seen trending online this week regarding an exchange between Lil Rey and superstar Glenn Close.

The Washington Post reported the following content Monday morning:

“Lil Rey waved his hand, asserting that Glenn Close, a 74-year-old native of Greenwich, Conn., would know nothing about the song playing, which was instantly familiar to many Washington-area natives. “Wait a second,” Close said. “That’s ‘Da Butt. It was a classic song by the great Washington, D.C., go-go band EU,” Close explained. “Shout-outs to Sugar Bear and the Backyard Band and the whole DMV.” With that, the Oscars ceremony briefly went from unusual and a bit boring to positively lit. (A certain reporter who grew up in the D.C. area screamed as the eight-time Oscar nominee name-checked two of the region’s most legendary go-go bands.) Close went on to detail the 1988 song’s ill-fated history with the academy.” Once more, there was life at the Oscar’s!”, wrote the Post.

But then the Gaffe Boomerang returned only minutes later. The LA Times quickly reported that the exchange had been scripted and reality came home to LA once more.

PR Lesson here … never, ever misrepresent yourself to a reporter or Lil Rey even if you do live in La La Land. If you’re seeking viral attention, you’ll sure get it. However, that fame and attention you enjoyed for a moment will indeed be temporary … as well as damaging to your credibility and future reputation.

I’m Jim and I hang in Suite 250.

Everyone in PR has had a cringe moment with a client. The client misspeaks, can’t recall a critical point or is on the edge of the cliff of being incorrect. ... Read more

04/26/2021

Chris the Tunnel Boring Machine has finished his 5-mile journey 100 feet below DC! Chris has been mining the Northeast Boundary Tunnel for DC Water since 2018. Click the link below to find out what the heck we're talking about!

DC Water’s giant tunnel boring machine, named Chris, broke through a wall of concrete to reach the W Street shaft, a key milestone in the mining of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT). Chris will rest for a bit in the shaft and get much-needed maintenance before resuming work.

04/22/2021

Did you hear that Commonwealth Consultants has been named a Top 25 Public Relations Firm by the Washington Business Journal for the 17th year in a row? What an honor! We couldn’t have reached this achievement without the support of our clients and friends across Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC.

02/26/2020

The Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance boasted a packed house during today’s luncheon with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan hosted at The Mansion at Strathmore. Executives from Commonwealth Consultants greatly enjoyed organizing the luncheon and appreciate the phenomenal work Governor Hogan has done to promote transportation initiatives benefiting the Region.

11/20/2019

Holiday kudos to the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance for their packed, 2019 Annual Meeting held yesterday at the Tower Club. Commonwealth Consultants was honored to serve as the official Host of this special event for key business and political leaders that celebrates the role that the leading transportation advocacy organization plays in the Region. Learn more about NVTA at nvta.org. Here’s a photo of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe joking around at the event with CC President Jim Lamb. A special “Shout Out” to Amanda Scarangella of CC for a great job leading the entire event. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!