Articulate Consulting is your source for bridging communities and building consensus. We turn public input into positive impact.

The Articulate Advantage

At Articulate Consulting, we empower government entities and corporations to make equitable decisions and boost economic vitality through innovative public engagement resulting in fairer, more sustainable decisions about public resources and enhanced opportunities for economic inclusion.

What We Do

  1. Inclusive Community Engagement We help governments and companies connect with all members of the community, especially those whose voices are often overlooked. Our goal? To make sure everyone has a say in decisions that affect their lives.

  2. Empowering Informed Participation We don't just ask for opinions – we ensure people have the information they need to participate meaningfully in public decisions. This leads to choices that work better for everyone in the long run.

  3. Supporting Local Businesses We're committed to helping small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses thrive. We create and manage programs that connect these businesses with local development opportunities, helping to build a stronger, more diverse local economy.

How We're Different

Unlike traditional outreach methods that might miss important perspectives, we go the extra mile to include everyone. We bring together residents, job seekers, businesses, and decision-makers to create solutions that benefit the whole community.

Our Impact

When we do our job right, it means:

  • Fairer, more sustainable decisions about public resources

  • More diverse voices shaping the future of their communities

  • Increased opportunities for local small, minority, and women-owned businesses

  • Stronger connections between residents, businesses, and local government

The People that Power Articulate

  • Charisma Adams

    CEO/LEAD STRATEGIST

  • Shauna Smith-Pierre

    DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & PAID MEDIA

  • Sophia A. Nelson

    PUBLIC & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

  • Jeanette Gordon

    COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

  • Dymond Franklin

    CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Dr. Keisha Grey

    RESEARCH & DATA

  • At Articulate Consulting, we revolutionize the way organizations connect with their communities. Our innovative public engagement services go beyond traditional outreach methods, ensuring that every voice is heard, especially those from historically underrepresented groups.

    Our services include:

    1. Comprehensive Stakeholder Analysis

    2. Custom Engagement Strategies

    3. Inclusive Community Workshops

    4. Digital Outreach Campaigns

    5. Multilingual Communication Support

    6. Data Analysis and Reporting

    We empower government entities and corporations to make informed, equitable decisions by facilitating meaningful dialogues and gathering diverse perspectives. Our approach leads to sustainable solutions that truly reflect the needs and interests of all stakeholders.

    Whether you're planning urban development, implementing new policies, or managing public resources, our expert team ensures your engagement process is thorough, inclusive, and impactful.

  • At Articulate Consulting, we're committed to fostering economic inclusion and empowering underrepresented businesses. Our Minority Participation Programs are designed to break down barriers and create opportunities for local, small, minority, and women-owned businesses to actively engage in community development projects.

    Our services include:

    1. Outreach and Recruitment: Identifying and connecting with qualified diverse businesses

    2. Capacity Building: Providing training and resources to enhance business capabilities

    3. Certification Assistance: Guiding businesses through relevant certification processes

    4. Matchmaking: Facilitating partnerships between prime contractors and diverse subcontractors

    5. Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring adherence to participation goals and requirements

    6. Advocacy: Representing the interests of diverse businesses to project stakeholders

    We work closely with government agencies, corporations, and prime contractors to develop and implement robust participation programs that exceed diversity goals. Our approach not only meets regulatory requirements but also contributes to the economic vitality of local communities.

  • At Articulate Consulting, we excel in crafting compelling narratives and strategic communications that bridge the gap between organizations and the public. Our Public Relations services are tailored to help government entities and corporations effectively communicate their initiatives, build trust, and foster positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

    Our comprehensive PR services include:

    1. Strategic Communication Planning: Developing targeted, multi-channel communication strategies

    2. Message Development and Framing: Crafting clear, impactful messages that resonate with various audiences

    3. Media Relations: Managing press interactions, writing releases, and securing favorable coverage

    4. Digital and Social Media Management: Leveraging online platforms to engage audiences and amplify messages

    5. Event Planning and Execution: Organizing impactful public events, from town halls to large-scale launches

    6. Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating dialogue between organizations and key community groups

    Our team of seasoned PR professionals understands the unique challenges faced by government agencies and corporations in today's complex communication landscape. We combine deep industry knowledge with innovative techniques to ensure your message not only reaches but also resonates with your target audience.

A Peek into our Portfolio of Clients

Case Study

Client: City of West Palm Beach

Project: Your Waterfront. Your Way.

  • "Your Waterfront. Your Way." was a comprehensive community engagement initiative launched by the City of West Palm Beach to develop a shared vision for the downtown waterfront. This project, part of Mayor Keith A. James' commitment to inclusive community planning, focused on placemaking, programming, and activation of public spaces along the waterfront between Flagler Memorial Bridge and Royal Park Bridge.

  • The City of West Palm Beach needed to gather input from a diverse range of stakeholders to create a vision for the downtown waterfront that would be equitable, enhanced, and more resilient. The challenge was to ensure broad participation across various demographics and to collect meaningful feedback that could inform both short-term and long-term objectives for the area.

  • Articulate Consulting partnered with the City to implement a multi-faceted engagement approach that included:

    1. Digital Outreach: Leveraging social media, email campaigns, and news outlets to raise awareness and drive engagement.

    2. Door-to-Door Neighborhood Outreach: Targeting areas with low digital literacy to ensure inclusive participation.

    3. City Event Outreach: Engaging residents at various city events and locations.

    4. Public Meetings: Hosting three well-attended meetings to gather resident input.

    5. Walkabouts: Conducting guided tours with selected groups to explore the waterfront firsthand.

    6. Stakeholder Meetings: Engaging key internal and external organizational stakeholders.

    7. Community Survey: Collecting feedback through both digital and in-person methods.

  • The "Your Waterfront. Your Way." initiative achieved significant engagement across diverse community segments:

    1. Broad Participation: Over 5,700 touchpoints with community members through various engagement methods.

    2. Inclusive Outreach: Successfully reached underrepresented communities through targeted door-to-door efforts.

    3. Valuable Insights: Gathered consensus on desires for minor modifications to preserve the overall appearance and unobstructed water views.

    4. Actionable Feedback: Identified key areas for improvement, including extended pathways, increased shading, and enhanced recreational facilities.

    5. Stakeholder Alignment: Engaged crucial stakeholders, including city departments, event organizers, and tourism bodies.

  • The "Your Waterfront. Your Way." project demonstrated the City of West Palm Beach's commitment to inclusive community planning. By employing a diverse range of engagement strategies, the initiative successfully captured the community's vision for a vibrant, accessible, and resilient waterfront. The insights gathered will inform both immediate enhancements and long-term planning, ensuring that the downtown waterfront continues to be a cherished asset for residents and visitors alike. Final Report will be available to the public Q1 2025.

MY BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY

"Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion." - Jack Welch

Current Project Opportunities

  • One Flagler

    One Flagler is a 25-story Class-A office building including 270,000 square feet of flexible office space, 4,100 square feet of retail space, over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor upscale dining, and a reading room open to both the public and members of the adjacent First Church of Christ, Scientist. The project will also feature a living green wall adorning its parking garage, including 1.25 acres of green space extending the waterfront greenbelt.

    S/MWBE Opportunities are Closed

  • 15 Cityplace

    15 Cityplace will feature almost 1 million square feet inclusive of more than 60,000 square feet of ground-level retail and restaurant space and 40,000 square feet of programmable outdoor space. Both buildings have been designed to create a more sustainable and well-connected neighborhood that looks beyond the buildings and considers the entire community.

    Stay Tuned for S/MWBE Opportunities

  • West Palm Point

    West Palm Point is the World Class A+ office tower that serves as the iconic gateway into Downtown West Palm Beach, one of South Florida and the nation’s fastest-growing cities for the financial and corporate sectors. The office tower is a CBRC project whose President, Charles S. Cohen, is an award-winning developer.

    STAY TUNED FOR S/MWBE OPPORTUNITIES

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