I started 2024 with big goals and clear intentions for how Leverette Weekes would do business. The results have been more than I could have imagined. This year has led to several wins for us internally and our clients, too:
This year, our clients media relations strategies reached over 144 million viewers
Our clients appeared on stage at the 30th anniversary of the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
We successfully managed and announced three executive leadership transitions.
We gained DBE certification in Minnesota and New York.
I was recognized as a Woman in Business by Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal.
Our team produced multiple in-person client events and awards in New York, Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, and Marthaās Vineyard.
We hosted our first Momentum Summit and started welcoming sponsors for the next one.
I sold over 150 copies of Getting Unstuck and launched the Getting Unstuck Community online.
I completed my first term as board member of the Minnesota Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and co-chaired the Classics Awards.
As I close out 2024, I am grateful for the team and partners of Leverette Weekes who help us achieve excellence. Iām equally grateful for our clients whoāve trusted us with their communications and media needs throughout the year.
Our team will be taking a well-deserved break until January 6th. During this time, weāll also be defining what success looksāboth for our organization and the clients we serve.
Invitation: Vision Board Party
Iām launching an online community to support your personal and professional goals. Iāll be hosting live events to coach you on the steps to turn your vision into reality.
Register today for my annual Vision Board Party and letās make next year our best year.
Client Wins
GreenLight Fund Twin Cities
announced their third portfolio investment: Ā Food Connect. The multi-year project addresses the urgent need for food security solutions.
Read the announcement here.
MBCRE hosted its inaugural Impact Awards on Wednesday, December 11th at Mosaic Venues.
Congratulations to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, and Childrenās Minnesota for your invaluable contributions.
The Partnership is recruiting Its 2025 class of Fellows in collaboration with the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity. The program has successfully graduated 31 Black leaders from Minnesota organizations and built a community to sustain their professional growth.
Apply for the 2025 Leadership Development program.
Project for Pride in Living
announced that Karla Henderson will step into the role of chief executive officer beginning January 6, 2025.
Read about the leadership transition, which was Ā announced in the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Words Create Wins
Goals + Tactics + Audience + Metrics =
Communication Strategy
Do you have your communications strategy for 2025? Leverette Weekes can help!
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