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Lake County Partner’s Big Event is named that for a reason: 500+ civic and business leaders will gather for the annual breakfast program on Thursday, May 1 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort for networking, leadership lessons and a keynote from Dr. Joshua Harris, a leading real estate economist and investment strategist. a5 is proud to work with Lake County Partners and looking forward to attending The Big Event! https://lnkd.in/gzpkMgf5

a5 recently created a new Google Display Ad campaign showcasing Lake County Partners, the economic development agency for Lake County, Illinois. These ads highlight Lake County as a prime destination for business growth, focusing on its advantages in corporate investment and education, with a business-friendly environment and an outstanding location.

John Harris, Carroll University Alum, co-founder of a5 Branding & Digital, and member of the Board of Trustees, visited Carroll University today to share his insights on the evolving role of marketing, the use of AI, and entering the professional world. His expertise and real-world experience left students inspired and ready to step into their careers.

a5 Branding & Digital will be in Madison February 26 to 28 as a sponsor of the Wisconsin City Managers Association winter conference. a5 provides branding, marketing and communications services to promote healthy, sustainable communities.

Can’t stop betting nonstop? If gambling is causing issues with your job, family and friends, are you really winning? Help is available 24/7 through 1800.GAMBLER. a5 Branding & Digital leads the gambling issues campaign in Illinois with our partners Way Back Inn. See the Big Game TV spot this weekend in Chicago, Bloomington, Peoria, Champaign, Springfield and Rockford, among others.

Coming in 2025: a new infrastructure and streetscape for Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park. For the past two years, we at a5 Branding & Digital have been part of the TERRA Engineering, Ltd. team working with the Village of Oak Park to prepare for the coming construction phase, which will begin in the Spring. In addition to outreach and engagement, branding Renew the Avenue, a website and email communication, we have been writing stories about and photographing business owners to highlight the people, personalities and the fascinating places that make up the Hemingway District. See the stories at renewtheavenue.com.

A new mixed-use development will be coming to Crystal Lake. Water’s Edge, from Heartland Partners, offers 240 apartments, 20 townhomes and 52,000 square feet of retail and restaurants. It will create a walkable town center next door to Three Oaks Recreation Area. See the video a5 Branding & Digital created showcasing Water’s Edge and all that Crystal Lake has to offer. https://lnkd.in/gxfPbrqU

At a5, we explore how cities and towns everywhere can thrive by addressing social, economic, environmental, and political dimensions to create healthy, sustainable communities. In this op-ed for the Daily Memphian, Ben Schulman, a5’s Director of Place, highlights how a land-value tax (LVT) —an old idea gaining new momentum — could be the catalyst Memphis needs to revitalize underutilized areas and strengthen its resilience. Read more about how LVT could shape the future of Memphis:

At a5 Branding & Digital, we provide community branding, marketing and communications services to create healthy, sustainable communities. In addition to being members of the Illinois City Managers Association, a5 has joined Wisconsin City Managers Association to support the organization, which promotes “professional and ethical local government management by providing an inclusive, collegial environment for its members’ pursuit of public service excellence."

When you can’t stop betting nonstop, Are You Really Winning? a5 was a featured guest on the Wager Danger podcast talking about betting, gaming and gambling and the issues faced by those who can’t stop betting nonstop—and the help that is available. a5 principal John Harris talked about the a5-created campaign (in conjunction with partner Way back Inn). Thanks to Shane Cook of Gateway for the opportunity! https://lnkd.in/g6YvSYYR