Clients

ALCOA

The free world's largest manufacturer of aluminum products, solidifying its reputation as a good corporate citizen through communications plans and strategies.

Appalachian Regional Commission

A unique federal agency, developing its regional and local strategic plans to enhance economic and social conditions among Appalachian communities.

Asbury Centers, Inc.

A regional network of senior healthcare facilities, developing its strategy for long-term success.

Blount Memorial Hospital

A community-based hospital in East Tennessee, involving three projects:

1. a facilitated visioning process for identifying future healthcare delivery approaches
2. a board-level assessment using surveys and interviews
3. a team-based planning approach for reinventing a major hospital service program.

Capital One

A leading financial services corporation, working with its Technology Futures group in redefining its purpose, structure and direction through department goal setting and alignment.

Ceramaspeed

An international manufacturer of ceramic heating elements for home appliances, implementing its strategic planning process and improving its performance through more effective internal communications.

City of Maryville

A mid-size city in East Tennssee, working with elected officials to develop a long-term community development and growth strategies through planning retreats and team facilitation.

Coordinated Healthcare Services, Inc.

A regional group of 16 non-profit hospitals, developing new collaboratiave organiztional strategies through executive planning retreats and team-based problem solving.

Dean Foods, Inc.

A national food company, preparing for broad-scale corporate change through executive-level coaching and training and team building.

Denso Manufacturing of Tennessee, Inc.

A Japanese owned global auto parts manufacturer, building its internal and external reputation using surveys and interview research.

Detroit Edison

A leading investor-owned electric utility, restructuring itself for competitive environment beginning with an internal communications audit.

Dogwood Arts Festival

A community-based non-profit organization, seeking to renew and broaden its community base of support with new communications materials and campaigns.

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

A regional prediatric care facility, planning for change with board-level education, planning and assessment sessions.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

A Native American tribe, developing its long term strategic plan for growth and economic development as well as auditing its marketing and public relations programs.

Eastman Chemical Company

A global chemical company, assisting in its use of communications as a strategic vehicle for change.

First Tennessee Development District

A regional group of community and educational leaders, using a a team-based planning approach to identify long-term improvements necessary for regional economic development.

Kingsport Times-News

A regional newspaper in upper East Tennessee, using focus group research to identify strategic redirections for its editorial content and advertising.

Knoxville Metropolitan Airport Authority

A large regional airport, developing community support for its expansion and terminal improvement projects using a communications plan and strategy.

Knoxville Convention Center

A neew regional facility, developing its marketing materials to enhance sales.

Knoxville Public Building Authority

A local government agency, seeking ways to enhance collaboration in the promotion of its new convention center.

Macawber Engineering

An engineering consulting firm, seeking to improve its marketing materials to expand firm's national and international client base.

PSEG Nuclear, LLC

A division of a large electric utility, strengthening its communications programs through a long-term strategic communications plan.

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)

A regional utility, formulating its strategic communications plan to make fundamental transitions in core business.

Zellweger Uster, Inc

A Swiss-owned manufacturer of high-tech textile testing and data management equipment, building a new culture through team-based planning, communications strategies and training.

Other Clients

• Bell South
• British Aerospace North America
• Perceptics
• Oglethorpe Power
• James + Associates
• Tennessee Marble
• AMBel Corp.
• Technology 2020
• Pershing Yoakley & Associates
• Greater Knoxville Foreign Trade Zone
• Tennessee's Resource Valley