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PDDG has more than 46 years of experience in marketing for the agriculture industry, and we have a particular niche in supporting ag-focused associations. This month marks the completion of our 600th project for our various ag clients. Our range of marketing communications services for our ag clients has included branding, graphic design, website design, copywriting, social media management, production, signage, and promotional items.

We are excited to announce our inaugural sponsorship of the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) 2026 Annual Economic Development Conference, to be held April 15-17, 2026, in Palm Springs, California. Although PDDG has worked in California's economic development space for more than 40 years, this is our first time sponsoring this particular conference.

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). For a century, IEDC has helped lead and shape the economic development profession, elevating innovative approaches that drive economic prosperity for communities of all sizes. To celebrate this moment, IEDC is partnering with leading economic development organizations (EDOs) from across the globe to convene a series of Centennial Events throughout the year.

PDDG has been awarded a contract for Strategic Enrollment, Recruitment, and Marketing Consulting Services through 1GPA. As part of a national RFP open call, our agency was selected as one of ten awardees to provide these services. With our national presence and expertise, 1GPA's 1,600+ members across the U.S. will now have the opportunity to engage with our team for a wide array of enrollment, recruitment, and marketing services.

Over the past few years, MISCHIAN Strategies has grown, evolved, and greatly refined their focus and mission. As such, a new, expanded website was needed to better tell the organization’s current story. Working closely with MISCHIAN’s now-expanded team, we developed a more robust, customer-focused website presence bringing services and qualifications to the forefront, while also showcasing the well-qualified leadership team and the organization’s breadth of client work and expertise.

February 1, 2026, marks 49 years in business for PDDG! It’s truly remarkable to see how far our agency has come over nearly five decades in marketing and communications. And now the race to 50 is on!

The Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, who became a PDDG client partner in early 2025, was in need of an informative, well-written and designed brochure to showcase the town’s assets from a business attraction and location perspective. Working closely with the client’s economic development team, we developed a focused 12-page “mini” brochure highlighting the town’s demographics, industries, talent, market access, available land, community assets, and tourism offering.

Since 2018, the Town of Queen Creek, Arizona has been a valued PDDG client partner. To coincide with the start of 2026, we recently completed a comprehensive refresh of the InvestTheQC website, Queen Creek’s economic development portal for all things business attraction and location. The website refresh includes a full visual update, reorganized menu and navigational structure, added content and insights into the town’s unique market positioning, and an overall improved user experience.

Transport for London (TfL), the integrated transport authority managing Greater London's extensive transportation network, is hosting their annual Apprenticeship Fair on 9 February 2026 at Kensington Town Hall. TfL and 20+ employers/partners will be showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across transportation, engineering, construction, and entry-level and pre-employment pathways. This in-person event does require advance registration.

The latest California State University Economic Impact Report showcases how Sacramento State, California's capital university, contributes significantly to the Sacramento region's economic vitality. Highlights include $1.9 billion in industry activity, $153.2 million in state and local tax revenue, and 15,400 jobs contributing $737 million in wages earned.

This year marks 40 years of partnership with Sacramento State. From our first project in 1986, developing the branding and marketing for the 40th anniversary, to our current website development and support work, the university is one of our agency's longest-standing client partnerships.

WalletHub, an award-winning personal finance company, has released their 2026 list of the "Best Cities for Jobs," analyzing more than 180 U.S. cities using 31 key factors that shape the strength of local job markets — from job openings per applicant and employment growth to the average starting salary each month. Coming in at the top spot is Scottsdale, Arizona. Arizona cities Chandler (#14), Gilbert (#28), and Tempe (#30) also made the list. Congrats to our friends in Arizona for the continued strong job market!