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Like championship athletes, the most impactful educators inspire those around them to achieve greatness. Across Michigan, high-impact educators like Kentwood Public Schools’ Reneeta Polston and Benzie County Central Schools’ Jalen Williams are just two of Michigan’s MVPs shaping the minds of the future. TeachMichigan powered by Teach For America Detroit is an initiative to invest into high-impact educators working in under-resourced schools across Michigan. We’re celebrating the teachers who change the game for students across the state. Do you know an exceptional educator? Share their story with us and join the TeachMichigan mission to retain and develop these incredible game-changers. Click here to share your story: https://lnkd.in/gPzugefd #education #Michigan #teachers #teaching

Beyond grateful for VVK PR + Creative’s remarkable clients and incredibly talented team, and the community of wonderful partners, friends and family who all made 2024 a year of much joy and great success. Cheers to 2025!

It's a wrap! 2024 was a year full of lessons, laughter, and new connections. This year, VVK PR + Creative was honored to have built incredible new partnerships, and we’re so excited for the ones kicking off in the new year! Here's to our VVK team (aka the VVKers) for being excellent talent and thoughtful people. "You can get excited about the future. The past won't mind." — Hillary DePiano #Detroit #PRSA #PublicRelations #Marketing

This month’s Leadership Detroit session on Media & Artificial Intelligence was a truly unique experience, and the first of its kind session for the LD program. The class had candid & insightful conversation with Detroit’s top news talent Rhonda Walker & Jason Colthorp and behind the scenes at WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit studios with all the people that make the station run. We also spent time hearing from leading experts in Artificial Intelligence including Dan Garrison of Accenture about the tremendous opportunities and potential risks of the coming age of AI. Big thanks to all the speakers, tour guides, our session sponsor Franco, and VVK PR + Creative for more making this amazing session possible. #detroit #leadershipdevelopment

🚨JOB ALERT! VVK PR + Creative is seeking an Associate Vice President of PR - Client Services to join its PR team. This role is perfect for professionals with 10+ years of experience who want to help lead accounts for VVK's growing list of clients. This role will focus on fostering relations with clients, internal teams, and media on all levels. For more information and application instructions, visit → https://bit.ly/4ffsiQw #PRSA #PRSADetroit #DetroitJobs #PRJobs

#ClientNews After 17 years of visionary leadership, Dan Carmody will retire as CEO of Eastern Market Partnership on New Year’s Eve. Dan has been the driving force behind significant growth and lasting community impact, including overseeing the first new shed in over 40 years and leading a $15.5 million campaign to improve this historic public space. Stepping into this vital role will be Eastern Market’s current President, Katy Trudeau. With nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit and public sectors—most recently as Deputy Director of Detroit’s Housing & Revitalization and Planning Departments—Katy is perfectly positioned to continue Eastern Market’s mission of fostering small business growth and deepening cultural connections. Dan’s retirement marks the end of an extraordinary era, but also the beginning of an exciting new chapter under Katy’s stewardship. Thank you, Dan, for your incredible contributions, and welcome Katy as the new leader of this iconic Detroit institution! The VVK PR + Creative is honored to work with Eastern Market. Read Dan's interview in Crain's Detroit Business: https://lnkd.in/gdGvqGUK #food #publicrelations #PRSA #leadership

We’re #hiring! VVK PR + Creative is looking for an Associate Vice President of Public Relations (Client Services) to join our PR team and lead accounts across our growing roster of incredible clients. This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to step into a leadership position and make an impactful contribution to a fast-paced, forward-thinking, and independent agency. We’re seeking a seasoned communications leader who brings a strategic and creative edge, combined with the ability to strengthen client relationships and guide account teams to deliver truly exceptional results. This is a hybrid position based in Detroit. If this sounds like you, please apply. If this sounds like people you know, please share with your network. https://lnkd.in/eznqQRHk #jobs #prjobs #publicrelations #Detroit #PRSA #open

VVK PR + Creative's Jamie Kaye Walters was happy to moderate a conversation with WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit's Rhonda Walker and Jason Colthorp for the Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit session on media. The conversation explored the evolving role and significance of local media in our communities. Leadership Detroit continues to inspire meaningful change by connecting leaders across metro Detroit. #Detroit #media #publicrelations #PRSA #leadership

#ClientNews The Gilbert Family Foundation (GFF) is adding to the housing market in North Corktown. Through an innovative use of a land trust and in collaboration with the North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA), seven brand-new, high-quality homes have been listed at $100,000 below market value. This project is more than just houses—it’s a groundbreaking step toward addressing the national housing shortage with affordable homes built in a matter of weeks. The initiative not only reduces barriers to homeownership but also strengthens community bonds in one of Detroit’s historic neighborhoods. Here is the segment: https://lnkd.in/eH_VapAu

#ClientNews Michigan is taking bold steps to address teacher shortages and strengthen education across the state. From incentives that encourage college students to stay and teach in Michigan, to nonprofits linking adults with bachelor's degrees to teaching programs, the state is pulling out all the stops to recruit, train, and retain top educators. VVK PR + Creative's client, TeachMichigan powered by Teach for America Detroit, is proud to be part of this movement. Through state funding, TeachMichigan has already supported 600 high-impact educators across 18 districts, directly impacting 150,000 students. This collaborative effort is making strides to transform Michigan's education system. Learn more about these impactful initiatives in Bridge Michigan's latest article. https://lnkd.in/eRJfw8AH #education #teachers #educators #Michigan #PRSA