"Inspired Connections builds
bridges in communications and social networks that would otherwise
go undone or sometimes ignored. The creativity, enthusiasm, and
insight the Inspired Connections team brings to making and keeping
connections is beneficial and thoughtful. This blend of public
relations, marketing, and networking are the icing on a cake of
talent and skill. Plus, they are fun to work with!"
Marie Sullivan, President & CEO, AWEE
Chief Connector - Rhonda Bannard
rhonda@inspiredconnections.net
Some have called her “cupid” for her talent in connecting like-minded people, groups and organizations trying to achieve the same results. But that’s Rhonda Bannard’s passion – making connections that present great opportunity.
This high-energy dynamo offers creative expertise in corporate social responsibility, community relations, marketing, communications, event management, program/event development and coordination, strategic planning, fund development, media relations, speech and image coaching and the development of collaborative partnerships.
As Inspired Connections founder and Chief Connector, Rhonda’s passion and commitment to help people realize the important connections in business, the community, with family & friends and with themselves, never wavers. Whether she’s gathering a group of dynamic business and community women at a monthly get-together, or making connections on the fly, her focus on helping others realize their potential impact is front and center.
The boutique agency, and evolution from Rhonda Bannard Consulting founded in 2001, takes traditional marketing and PR efforts and adds unique and meaningful twists to highlight important relationships to best serve major corporate entities along with well-established or burgeoning nonprofit organizations. Inspiring social responsibility and enhanced relationship development is a central focus. Inspired Connections™ is evolving as a company that distills life down to its basic common denominator – that relationships or “connections” matter more than anything else in our crazy busy lives.
Rhonda’s life before IC included supporting thousands of business members at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce where she served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She was also part of the early urban revitalization of Phoenix’s downtown while at the Downtown Phoenix Partnership, supporting marketing initiatives, retailer needs and public/private partnerships toward the center city’s renaissance. Rhonda also worked for the March of Dimes and kick started her career in the Television news business.
Inspired Connections’ team of associates is passionate about the work they do and the impact they can make. We can serve your needs in a seamless and efficient manner – from CSR strategies to social media, public relations and marketing initiatives, event creation and management, community development and a few things in between. This virtual support network provides clients the quick and fluid responses often demanded by a 24/7 work world. Depending on the need, IC taps into its committed group of professionals for your benefit.
Senior Project Manager - Chad Campbell
chad@inspiredconnections.net
Connecting Project Manager - Cathy Lake
cathy@inspiredconnections.net
Associate - Stacy Lloyd
stacy@inspiredconnections.net
Connecting Project Manager - Louann Phillips
louann@inspiredconnections.net
