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Summer 2015
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As a successful business owner for the last 21 years, I have seen many opportunities for growth and change within our clients’ businesses and our own. Recently, I had the honor of sharing a few business insights and tips on improving the performance of companies or organizations in the weekly “The Five” business column in the Dallas Morning News. In case you missed it, here is the link to the article, which highlights five basic principles that can help drive long-term success. 
Gail Cooksey
Cooksey Named 2015 Blue Ribbon Award Winner

Cooksey has been named a “Blue Ribbon Small Business Award” winner by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for the fourth time. The annual program recognizes 100 companies for their dedication to the principles of free enterprise and contributions to restoring jobs and supporting economic growth. Cooksey Communications was selected from a record number of applicants across the nation for demonstrating exceptional business practices in areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement and customer service. On June 9, President Gail Cooksey accepted the award in Washington, D.C., on Cooksey's behalf. 

Gail Cooksey accepts the prestigious Blue Ribbon Small Business of the Year
award from U.S. Chamber President Thomas J. Donohue.
Cooksey Adds New Clients
Cooksey is proud to announce several new clients that have retained the team for strategic communications projects:

Frisco Station: Public relations and branding for a new $1 billion, mixed-use project in Frisco that will include corporate office towers, shopping and entertainment plazas, mid-rise apartments, medical facilities and other buildings. 

- Vogel Alcove: Public relations and marketing support for a new and innovative, family-oriented event on New Year's Day in Fair Park. Cooksey also designed a logo and website for the event. Check it out at www.day1dallas.com/. 

- Polsinelli: Public relations support and help with brand visibility for the Dallas office of one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms.
- CTC Inc.: Public relations support for a leading provider of railroad crossing safety solutions. 

- Leon Capital Group: Brand visibility enhancement for a Dallas-based real estate investment firm through a redesigned logo and website. Check it out at www.leoncapitalgroup.com
- Perkins Coie: Business development strategy and visibility enhancement plan for this international law firm's growing Dallas office.

- Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau: 
Media relations training for key executives. 
- City of Plano: Communications support for the city on a variety of community issues. 


- Jack E. Singley Academy: Brand visibility support by creating a new logo, tagline and mascot for the school in Irving. 

The Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show welcomes companies to preview the event in its entirety on Friday, September 11, 2015 at a private event. This private air show event is a terrific way to entertain clients or employees during one of the year's best experiences. The cost of a private chalet is $5,000, which includes a private tent, VIP parking and other amenities. Catering is $30 per person, which includes salads, entrees, desserts and beverages. The proceeds from your organization’s support of the Air Show benefit Carry the Load, a non-profit distributing funds to fallen veterans and first responders. For more information contact Jason Meyer at jason@cookseypr.com, or visit www.allianceairshow.com/.
Cooksey is a Dallas/Fort Worth-based strategic communications and consulting firm, with significant expertise working in both the public and private sectors, including professional services, energy, real estate/development, business-to-business, hospitality, economic development, transportation/infrastructure and government clients. Visit us at www.cookseypr.com
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