Zaja PR

Let your success be your noise! Zaja PR was chosen to receive the highly selective 2023 Small Business Enterprise of the Year Award from City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County! 👑 The Crowns of Enterprise Awards recognize and honor small businesses that demonstrate exemplary leadership and sound business strategies. They strive to acknowledge and display the hard work and resilient efforts of our local small businesses and individuals, illustrating the positive footprint, diversity and inclusion efforts, and economic impact they have on our community. 👑 Our firm was nominated for the Diverse-owned and Small Business Enterprise Awards and won THE Small Business Enterprise Award, which initially was an absolute shock! But we know our truth. This work was always intended to make positive contributions rooted in love for diverse individuals and communities. It's gotten a little loud around these parts and we do not mind 🧡🩷 #crownsofenterprise #MeckCounty #cltgov #smallbusiness #Government #publicrelations #communityengagement #communitynews

With gratitude, we are announcing that our firm has been selected for its very first prime contract with the City of Charlotte! Zaja PR will support the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, which is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Charlotte Urban Area. We look forward to providing a variety of services, including public involvement in transportation planning, strategic planning, information gathering, communications planning, website support, formal presentations, graphics assistance and more. We're ready for public relations for public good in 2025! #ournews #publicrelations #publicinvolvement #governmentcontracting #blackowned #womenowned #gratitude

We're wrapping up the year with thanksgiving, fun and self-care! This year, Zaja PR has had the privilege to work with incredible organizations, government agencies and individuals. As a lean agency, this work has been made possible through support from special partners including the individuals you see here (Aalihya Harmon, Nakisa Glover, Kristen Bernier, Tya Bolton) and others like Hillary R., Jonathan D Strayhorn, family members and more. They are all true gems who make the magic that is public relations for public good even more dynamic. Many thanks to Nia Tillett McAdoo of Note and Accord for our signature scent making workshop! Each of us learned about the base, heart and top notes that make a batch of fragrance. The owner has top tier knowledge and patiently guided us along the way. We created something uniquely our own. There was a floral scent, a spicy one, a cozy fall blend, a whispering willow and more. We had a blast! #publicrelations #womeninpr #blackowned #teamwork #givethanks #spreadlove

Azania Herron had a great time presenting best practices in public relations for small business owners to brand their business for increased opportunities. Public relations is anchored in building relationships and news ones were established this day. Much appreciation to Truist and CLT Alliance Foundation for presenting this opportunity for small business owners during #gew2024 🎥 Courtney Dailey #buildingbusiness #pr #publicrelations #publicspeaking

When its time to grow, many turn to marketing tactics to secure sales. But before they dive in, small business owners would benefit from taking time to learn public relations strategies. PR helps you build trust, establish credibility, and create a positive image for your business—key ingredients for long-term growth. When you get PR right, your marketing efforts become more effective and feel more authentic to your audience. It’s about shaping how people see your brand before you promote your products, leading to stronger relationships and better results. Join Zaja PR Principal & Senior PR Practitioner Azania Herron and the Charlotte Alliance Foundation next week on Monday, November 18 to learn this and more. You'll also gain insight from Truist and CLT Alliance Foundation to do business with banks and investors. #PublicRelations #SmallBusinessGrowth #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

It's been a wonderful day of celebration for our client, City Startup Labs, which has been developing entrepreneurial talent and value-added employees for 10 years! 🎉 What began as a venture by Henry Rock for Black millennial males, has grown to be a force and soft place for justice-impacted or formerly-incarcerated men and women. Lives have been changed forever. While recidivism rates hover around 68% to 82% following 3 to 10 upon release from prison, City Startup Labs' program participants have seen a 3% rate. Participants are building their own wealth as business owners, or serving as leaders in their place of employment. The outcomes are INCREDIBLE. Henry Rock, and his team Megan Van Fleet, LeeRoy Jordan, Travis Williams, Margaret Velez and others are a true gem for us all. Following the celebration, they received an award for workplace innovation and leadership. Congratulations! 🎊 #clientdiaries #publicrelations #publicgood #dogood #communityengagement #restorativejustice

A new report from Wells Fargo highlights the impact made from the deployment of its #OpenForBusinessFund. Specifically, the fund has helped Black-owned small businesses to stay open, keep its jobs and grow (new jobs and/or revenue.) Zaja PR has had the pleasure of leading outreach and communications for this initiative in the Charlotte market via Foundation For The Carolinas. We have witnessed first-hand the benefit that the no-repayment investments have made on small, locally-owned and operated businesses. It is life-changing and our absolute pleasure to play a small part in the value that it has and will continue to bring to the lives of so many. #publicrelations #publicrelationsforpublicgood #communityengagement #blackowned #smallbusiness #communityimpact https://lnkd.in/eUpQwzMF

Last week was spent with @usblackchambers hearing from national and business leaders who support the advancement of Black-owned businesses. There were informative fireside chats with Stacy Abrams and @GovernorWesmoore who are passionate leaders setting a confident, intelligent and diligent tone for public service. We're always learning and encourage you to do the same for the benefit of you, and those around you.

Last week was spent with @usblackchambers hearing from national and business leaders who support the advancement of Black-owned businesses. There were informative fireside chats with Stacey Abrams and Gov. Wes Moore who are fearless and relatable leaders with a tone of confidence, intelligence and diligence for public service. We also attended a workshop hosted by the Smithsonian Museum. We're always learning and encourage you to do the same for the benefit of you, and those around you. #publicrelationsforpublicgood #usbc #smallbusiness

Numbers don't lie, but they can inspire. In partnership with Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, Azania Herron, will present the valuable role that data can play to inspire nonprofit stakeholders to action. This event is open to the public. If you're a nonprofit leader, team member, or a part of nonprofit ecosystems, join to learn best practices led by our firm that has successfully engaged publics. Thursday, July 25, 6:30p CST/7:30 EST Zoom: Bit.ly/3WbarCZ