The advocacy group says the woman-owned
agency's deep commitment to boosting women in the industry and
years of experience with the skilled trades was the deciding
factor
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit
organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating,
ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has
selected Ripley PR, a global firm specializing in the skilled
trades industry, as its public relations agency of record because
of Ripley PR CEO Heather Ripley's
years of experience representing the skilled trades.
"Heather and her team at Ripley PR not only have an excellent
reputation in the home services sector, they share our passion for
encouraging women to pursue careers in the skilled trades," said
Women in HVACR Executive Director Amy
O'Grady. "Heather has a demonstrated track record of success
in helping home and property service businesses grow their brands.
We are excited about this partnership and trust her contacts in the
industry will help us with our ambitious growth plans."
WHVACR works to empower women in the skilled trades sector by
offering networking opportunities and educational platforms. Since
its inception in 2002, the nonprofit organization has grown to more
than 1,200 members and offers a variety of scholarships and
training programs for women in the industry.
Ripley founded Ripley PR in 2013 with a focus on providing
public relations for the skilled trades, manufacturing, franchising
and B2B tech industries. Her book, "NEXT LEVEL NOW: PR Secrets to
Drive Explosive Growth for your Home Service Business," is
considered a PR toolkit of ideas for home service owners. She was
also named as a PHC News' Top Women in Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
& Piping (PHCP) in 2021.
"During the time I have spent working with the skilled trades
industry, I've seen how effective Women in HVACR has been in
helping females succeed in this space," Ripley said. "Their
commitment to boosting women in the skilled trades is commendable
and we look forward to generating more awareness for Women in HVACR
and the events and educational opportunities they offer the
hundreds of women working in the industry."
Ripley PR was named to Newsweek's inaugural America's Best PR
Agencies in 2024 earlier this year and has been listed as one of
Entrepreneur's Best PR Agencies for Franchises for six consecutive
years. The company offers strategic communications for its clients,
including crisis management, media relations and social media
strategies. The agency's unique combination of expertise and
creativity in public relations helps clients build brand awareness,
establish positive reputations and stand out from their
competition.
To learn more about Ripley PR, visit https://www.ripleypr.com or
call (865) 977-1973.
About Women in HVACR
Since 2002, Women in HVACR has
worked to increase the number of women in the Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning and Refrigerant (HVACR) industry and empower women
to succeed by providing members with a variety of opportunities to
network and develop a professional environment through education
and mentorship. The 1,200-member nonprofit organization holds a
variety of regional and national events each year and provides
scholarship opportunities for women who pursue careers within the
HVACR industry, including those who seek engineering and business
degrees or a trade school education. For more information about
Women in HVACR, visit https://www.womeninhvacr.org/.
About Ripley PR
Ripley PR is an elite, global B2B public relations agency
specializing in home service and building trades, manufacturing,
BRB and franchising. Ripley PR was recently recognized by
Newsweek as one of America's Best PR Agencies for 2024 and
has made Entrepreneur magazine's annual list of Best PR
Agencies for Franchises for six consecutive years. Offering a full
range of strategic communication services, including award
recognition, crisis management, media relations and social media
strategies, Ripley PR uses a blend of strategic business acumen and
creative public relations branding to tell compelling stories and
deliver measurable results. Ripley PR is a partner in IPREX, the
$508 million network of more than
1,100 communication professionals in more than 100 markets
globally. For more information, visit www.ripleypr.com or call
865-977-1973.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather
Ripley
Ripley PR
865-977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com
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