A new era of event planning: Reflecting on the evolution of Startup Day

November 29, 2021

By Allie Eskew, Project and Events Director It might seem obvious, but event planning has taken on an entirely new dimension within the last two years as the pandemic has shifted how, when and where we can connect. I’ve been planning and managing events at Piper Communications for several years, but like so many other […]

What would Tom Ballard do?

August 12, 2021

By: Cortney Piper, President Good mentors don’t need to look or operate within traditional, one-on-one mentoring structures. In my experience, some of the best mentoring relationships are observational.  These mentors don’t have to actively teach and coach you. You can witness how they work and approach challenges and successes. For me, one of the most […]

A diverse career journey shaped me into a strategic storyteller

May 03, 2021

By Abby Hassler, Content Creation Manager I have worn many hats over the years. From working as a Senior Writer at a content marketing agency to pursuing qualitative research as a master’s student, my career trajectory hasn’t been exactly straightforward. However, one thing that has remained constant over the years has been my passion for […]