N.J.-Based Violet PR Earns National Certification as a Woman-Owned Business  

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) grants Montclair-based public relations agency WBE certification  

MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Dec. 16, 2019 – Violet PR, a New Jersey-based public relations agency specializing in economic development and commercial real estate, is proud to announce its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization New York (WPEO NY), a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

April Mason, president and owner of the firm, founded Violet PR in 2010 to cast light on community leaders, developers and designers making a difference in the world, as well as those representing underserved destinations and demographic sectors. Mason is an economic development and real estate expert with over two decades of experience developing public relations campaigns for clients across the U.S. Her team actively strives to partner with woman and minority-owned organizations.

“Becoming a certified women-owned business is a significant milestone for Violet PR. This designation ties into our firm’s ongoing efforts to back community improvement projects and partner with organizations making places better,” Mason adds. “As a boutique firm, being nationally recognized as a WBE will certainly help open doors to new opportunities.”

WBENC’s national standard of certification, implemented by the WPEO New York, is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm that the business is at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

Looking toward 2020, Violet PR’s client roster continues to grow, as the company is working with economic development entities throughout the country, plus prominent architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms, burgeoning creative services companies and regional entertainment venues.

Violet PR’s team of experts in the business-to-business (B2B) space manage media relations, social media and content development programs for clients, creating customized campaigns that create measurable return on investment (ROI) and cross-channel visibility for clients.

To learn more about Violet PR, please visit www.VioletPR.com.

About Violet PR

Whether it’s rebranding a city, drawing attention to a revitalized neighborhood, or promoting a new sustainable development, Violet PR helps clients make a difference. Through a combination of news stories, social media, and compelling content, our New Jersey-based boutique public relations firm helps clients attract more dollars and supporters. For more information, visit www.VioletPR.com.

About WBENC:
Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 13,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations and over 300 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities and other entities accept WBENC Certification. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org.

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