Co-Communications

07/13/2024

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 (IUOE) hosted Gov. Kathy Hochul at its New York Training Center on July 10 to see the amazing work members are doing to enhance labor skills, support local jobs, and improve the state’s infrastructure. Co-Communications Director of Client Services Caryn McBride joined the governor on the tour. Co-Communications collaborates with IUOE Local 825 and Engineers Labor-Employee Cooperative (ELEC 825) to share the organizations’ messaging. (Photo credit: John M. Flores)

11/16/2023

Did you notice an orange glow on the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge last evening? November 15th was officially recognized by Westchester County as “Hillside Food Outreach Day,” and the bridge was lit up in orange to raise awareness for hunger relief. Thank you Hillside Food Outreach for everything you do to help our neighbors who are struggling with food insecurity!

Cuomo Bridge was lit in orange Nov. 15 in recognition of hunger-awareness efforts in partnership with Hillside Food Outreach and Orange Bank & Trust.

08/21/2023

City & State's Westchester 100 list came out today and there's a familiar name on the list. Congrats to our President & CEO Stacey Cohen on another year alongside great company!

The suburban county’s most influential leaders.

06/27/2023

After more than a century since its founding, CJR embarked on a refresh of the organization's brand identity. Together with Co-Communications CJR rebranded, adopting a new logo, tagline, brand framework, and mission statement. CJR’s new look represents a commitment by the organization to continue to build on the exceptional treatment, education, and support for children, young people, and families that have become synonymous with the CJR brand while remaining steadfast to the values that have guided the organization since 1904. We at Co-Communications are so proud to have played a part in helping CJR develop and implement a brand designed to better reflect its mission and connect the organization with those it serves and supports. Please check out their new website and learn more about their impact in communities throughout Connecticut. https://cjrimpact.org/

04/04/2023

She's officially a published author! If you know our President & CEO, Stacey Ross Cohen, you know that personal branding is her longtime passion. Today, her book, Brand Up, is available on Amazon and from other retailers. Congrats, Stacey!!!

03/01/2023

On Wed., March 8, Trevor Noah will take the stage at Stamford Center for the Arts - The Palace Theatre for the nonprofit’s 11th Annual Gala. The event, which this year will honor Senator Richard Blumenthal, is The Palace’s largest annual fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the organization and its arts education programs. Limited tickets are still available! Call the Box Office at (203) 325-4466 or visit PalaceStamford.org.

12/09/2022

Congratulations to our client First Choice Health Centers on being named a 2022 Healthcare Hero by Hartford Business Journal. Thank you for keeping our communities healthy and safe!

09/26/2022

Congrats to our President & CEO, Stacey Cohen, for ranking on City & State's Westchester Power 100 again this year!

The county's suburban commanders

08/19/2022

"We must empower our youth with entrepreneurial skills to become leaders who solve complex problems that spark social change, creating value for shareholders, employees, and society." If you know our CEO, you know how passionate she is about building brands - and businesses. You can help put this important conversation in the spotlight by casting your vote for 'Entrepreneurship for Good: The New Competitive Edge' in the 2023 SXSW Panel Picker today. Do. Not. Wait. Voting closes August 21st! https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/125855

08/17/2022

We're excited to have our client, ProPark Mobility, featured in this recent piece from Bloomberg! https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-16/where-to-park-in-nyc-rise-in-new-cars-outdoor-dining-deepen-nightmare

A spike in car ownership, dining sheds and the comeback of alternate-side parking are making it tougher than ever to find spaces.

05/18/2022

Thank you to WCBS Newsradio 880 for featuring a Westchester County Office of Economic Development Launch1000 alumni in the Small Business Spotlight series. A La Carting is a great example of a pandemic pivot and small business success. https://www.audacy.com/wcbs880/news/local/westchester-entrepreneurs-pandemic-pivot

Many business owners pivoted during the pandemic from areas hit hard by COVID-19 into adjacent services that were in need. But, this entrepreneur is running two businesses that seem completely unrelated: events and moving.

04/28/2022

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development is helping County residents to turn their big ideas into de-risked businesses and nonprofits. If you've dreamed of becoming your own boss, are looking to create a new revenue stream, and want to put your idea to the test, Launch1000 is for you. Applications close May 6. https://westchestercatalyst.com/launch1000/

03/03/2022

Did you hear the news? Our friends at the Westchester County Office of Economic Development brought back Launch1000! This innovative program provides first-class education, mentorship and networking to help Westchester residents turn their big ideas into de-risked startups. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, want to put your big idea to the test or have a passion you want to channel into starting a nonprofit, this radically inclusive program is for you. Say yes to becoming your own boss and apply today! https://westchestercatalyst.com/launch1000/

10/25/2021

If you're looking for a ghoulishly good time our friends at Sonesta White Plains are hosting a Ghouls Night Out on October 28th. You can RSVP by calling: 914-821-1345.

09/17/2021

A major congratulations to our own Stacey Ross Cohen on her contribution to "The 13 Steps To Riches, Volume 2: FAITH" featuring NY Times best-selling author Sharon Lechter!

To purchase the book ( #2 in the 13 volume book series) you can order the e-book version for $1.99 for a limited time here: www.The13StepsToRiches.com

IT’S HERE!!!! The 13 Steps To Riches, Volume 2: FAITH, featuring NY Times best-selling author Sharon Lechter (Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, Rich Dad Poor Dad)

I’m SO honored to be a contributing author in this first-ever collaborative book series on the “13 Steps to Riches” based on Napoleon Hill’s principles of Success from “Think and Grow Rich”. To purchase the book ( #2 in the 13 volume book series) you can order the e-book version for $1.99 for a limited time here: www.The13StepsToRiches.com

I will be sure to let you know when it’s out on paperback, hardcover, audiobook. So appreciate your support!

09/16/2021

While you can’t expect to rebuild a full-scale real estate marketing program overnight, there are timely opportunities worth seizing – and creative workarounds for some of the barriers social distancing presents

https://cocommunications.com/commentary/how-to-rebuild-your-real-estate-marketing-program/

Like most industries, real estate faced significant disruption from a global pandemic. While it ultimately led to a flurry of residential activity in the suburbs, many industry sectors are faced with restarting their marketing campaigns after pulling back significantly or even going dark.

09/09/2021

Whether you're looking to enjoy live music, laugh out loud with your favorite comedians or enjoy some family fun, our friends at Stamford Center for the Arts - The Palace Theatre have your ticket to live entertainment this fall. Learn more about what's taking center stage in Stamford by visiting the link below

https://palacestamford.org/Online/default.asp

09/02/2021

Smart Cities Dive recently featured a great thought leadership piece from client Public Works Partners discussing the need for municipalities to build a strong foundation for electric vehicle infrastructure. Check it out below!

https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/when-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-building-the-foundation-for-municipal-e/605908/

Electric vehicles (EV) are no longer a novelty. Local leaders can begin to expand their EV infrastructure by first building the local will and political capital, while also investing in workforce development. 

09/01/2021

Relationship marketing has always been built on in-person interactions: conferences, expos, meet-and-greets, client lunches, and so on. But then the pandemic hit. Which relationship marketing approaches are working best now? Here are just a handful of strategies that have proven successful in 2020 and 2021

https://cocommunications.com/commentary/relationship-based-marketing-in-the-age-of-covid/

Relationship marketing has always been a cornerstone of successful brands. Simply put, relationship marketing just means building a strong rapport with your

08/27/2021

Here's a look at four marketing tools that governments, developers, and others within the infrastructure space should have in their toolbox, right alongside the hardhats and traffic cones

https://cocommunications.com/commentary/why-every-infrastructure-project-needs-marketing/

When you think of an infrastructure project, you probably think of construction materials: concrete for roads, steel for bridges, fiber optic cables for

08/25/2021

Should your company return to in-person events? Or keep your events virtual for the foreseeable future? There isn’t a right or wrong answer; the best approach is unique to each organization. Here are three key questions to answer as you hammer out for your own approach

https://cocommunications.com/commentary/virtual-or-in-person-executing-your-best-event-strategy/

When the pandemic first began about 18 months ago, the events industry was among the first to be affected. Even as early as February 2020, conferences, expos,

08/19/2021

For many economic development entities, who have historically relied on in-person visits with site selectors, global trade shows, and recruitment-focused travel, ensuring your website is up-to-date is more important now than ever before

https://cocommunications.com/commentary/economic-development-marketing-is-your-website-doing-its-job/

A well-built website can be a powerful lead generation tool for many economic development entities. Click here to see if your website is doing it's job.

08/13/2021

Excellent piece by Stacey Ross Cohen with insight from lifestyle expert Barbara Majeski Lifestyle! Such thoughtful advice from the inspiring TV personality. Check it out below.

Sitting down with nationally-recognized TV personality and lifestyle expert Barbara Majeski made me want to bottle her energy, empathy and positivity. What makes Barbara even more impressive is her ability to be all these things while facing down some of life’s biggest obstacles, like a contentiou...

08/09/2021

There are certain tactics that just about every marketing strategy should entail, like email and digital advertising. Increasingly, influencers are on that must-include list too

https://cocommunications.com/commentary/thinking-differently-about-influencer-marketing/

There are certain tactics that just about every marketing strategy should entail, like email and digital advertising. Increasingly, influencers are on that

08/06/2021

Love to see our President & CEO Stacey Ross Cohen securing these opportunities! Thank you to The New York Times for this amazing piece on a very influential couple. Check it out below

Natasha Grano and Michael Graziano met through the social media app Clubhouse. About 27,000 people attended their wedding on the audio-only platform.

08/04/2021

It's never too late to learn something new! Thanks to Good Morning America for sharing 87-year-old John Lenehan's story about finishing his degree at Fordham University (client). https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/video/87-year-headed-back-school-fall-78489651

John Lenehan is finishing up his education that he started at Fordham University almost 65 years ago.

07/29/2021

As the pandemic recedes and more people step away from the virtual world and back into the real world, it is a good time to assess your events strategy. Here are three key questions to answer as you hammer out for your own approach

https://cocommunications.com/commentary/virtual-or-in-person-executing-your-best-event-strategy/

When the pandemic first began about 18 months ago, the events industry was among the first to be affected. Even as early as February 2020, conferences, expos,

07/22/2021

Check out Stacey Ross Cohen's interview with Ryan Serhant where she sought his advice on personal branding for real estate agents. His guidance was straightforward: “Build your own brand. Nobody cares what brokerage you work out of anymore.”

Read all of the tips and tricks he shared with her here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/building-and-brokering-your-brand-ryan-serhant-closes-in-on-personal-branding/?fbclid=IwAR0u3gzj5t6TXIc3ZsejBRfM_GFr7y-cyQoUBhxmuRY91VYlap6u8IzXkwM

Thrive Global

Ryan Serhant knows a thing or two about branding. His resume says it all: top-ranking NYC real estate broker, celebrated author, successful entrepreneur, and beloved TV personality on Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York.” When I interviewed Ryan in February, I sought his advice on persona...

07/19/2021

An amazing success story from client Fordham University's post-baccalaureate pre-med program: https://bronx.news12.com/bronx-graduate-celebrates-acceptance-to-18-medical-schools

Recent Fordham University post-baccalaureate pre-med program graduate Ashley Brown says she has dreamed of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon since she was a child.

07/14/2021

Live in Westchester County and have a business or nonprofit idea that you're eager to launch? July 15th is the last chance to apply for Westchester County Office of Economic Development's Launch1000 program. This innovative program is already giving hundreds of new businesses a jumpstart...your business could be next! Apply today: https://westchestercatalyst.com/launch1000/

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