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Stateside Affairs Annual Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®

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Save the Date for Stateside Affairs' Second Annual Golf Outing on Friday, June 2 at the Meadows at Middlesex, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS). All proceeds will directly benefit LLS, a global leader in the fight against cancer.

Every year, our company works together with a non-profit organization to raise awareness about a special cause that can help positively impact our community. Last year, we had a great time with friends and colleagues as we raised money for LLS, a cause that is close to our hearts.

As a team, several of our family members and friends have been affected by blood cancers so we wanted to continue the tradition this year to honor their lives and help others in the process.

Do you want to help the cause but can’t attend?
You can help SAVE A LIFE by making a tax-deductible donation.

If you would like to RSVP or donate, email [email protected] confirmation of your $150 Venmo transaction to Sean-Coll-2. For more information call (732) 612-3045.

 

Stateside Affairs' LLS Golf Fundraiser

Stateside Affairs Wins Gold and Bronze Stevie® Awards in 2023 American Business Awards® for Achievements in Website Development

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Stateside Affairs’ LisaMarie Gaeta Also Named Winner of Silver and Bronze Stevie® Awards for Achievements in Communications and Marketing

Stateside Affairs American Business Awards Gold Stevie WinnerMANASQUAN, NJ – May 4, 2023 – In light of Small Business Month, Stateside Affairs is honored to win the Gold Stevie® Award in the Achievement in Web Writing/Content category of the 21st annual American Business Awards®.  Stateside Affairs also won a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Achievement in User Interface Design category. Stateside Affairs was the only award winner representing a New Jersey company in both of these categories. The government affairs and public relations company’s award submissions were in regard to a complete overhaul of The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth’s website, www.hacenj.com, since the beginning of 2021.
 
Stateside Affairs LisaMarie Gaeta American Business Awards Silver and Bronze Stevie WinnerAdditionally, Stateside Affairs’ Social Media and Public Relations Manager LisaMarie Gaeta won a Silver Stevie® Award in the Communications Professional of the Year category and a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Marketer of the Year category. She was the sole award winner representing a company from the State of New Jersey in both of these categories.
 
This is the first time Stateside Affairs has submitted nominations to the American Business Awards® and subsequently the first time the company has been named a winner of Gold and Bronze awards.
 
Stateside Affairs American Business Awards Bronze Stevie WinnerJudges commented on the submissions, “Stateside Affairs has done well. The writer accurately articulated the entry for this award in the written section and provided supporting links, validating all they did.”
 
The judges also remarked, “Great job identifying the challenges of the old website and how the update worked to correct these issues. You also highlight how this project was a collaborative effort by showcasing what each team member contributed to the new website. The revamped home page is balanced with text and photos, and the addition of a ‘social media’ section helps the user engage with your content on various platforms. Your new press room points to the success of HACE by highlighting the organization’s ongoing impact in the community. Garnering local media coverage for your programs also demonstrates the value of your work.”
 
HACE Deputy Executive Director Cathy Hart has shared how Stateside Affairs provided value to the housing authority, “The care that their staff shows to us, not only with our staff but with the residents, they're very thoughtful, very engaging, very aware. I can't say enough good things about Stateside Affairs and the work that they do.”
 
Stateside Affairs President and CEO Cristina Pinzon; Social Media and Public Relations Manager LisaMarie Gaeta, who served as the account manager for HACE; and Web Developer Mike Darche spearheaded this website overhaul. Stateside Affairs’ Cristina Pinzon celebrated the achievement, “We are immensely grateful for having been recognized with a Gold award for the second time in a Stevie Awards program. Our team has proven itself to be skilled in their crafts and able to exceed clients’ expectations time and again.”
 
To showcase the faces behind HACE, LisaMarie provided social media and media relations services to HACE to bolster its communications with residents and the media. All of the social media efforts were integrated on the homepage of the website and all of the media coverage was added to the website’s news tab. The website overhaul resulted in a fresh new look with graphic designs/media/photo/video elements, refreshed written content across all web pages and new press release content, new subpages under two new interactive portals, two additional main menu web pages and several new subpages, and overall increased visibility of all of the housing authority’s community efforts and offerings. HACE’s website has become more accessible for the residents HACE serves, especially during a time of uncertainty such as the pandemic. 
 
“It is very gratifying for us to be able to recognize the achievements of such a wide variety of organizations, teams, and individuals in the 21st ABAs, and we look forward to bringing them together in New York on June 13 to celebrate with them,” stated Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. Learn more about The American Business Awards® at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA. 
 
About Stateside Affairs
Stateside Affairs is an award-winning, woman and minority-owned government affairs and public relations company based in New Jersey. Founded in 2015, the company’s reputation for success has garnered both state and regional recognition for its work in public affairs as well as print and digital communications. As industry leaders, the Stateside Affairs team prides itself in delivering plans that are beautifully designed and skillfully executed, gaining its clients nationwide recognition for quality work. For more information about Stateside Affairs, visit www.statesideaffairs.com.
 
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.

Stateside Affairs Honored with NJBPU SDDC’s Epic Award

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We are honored to receive the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' Supplier Diversity Development Council's Epic Award! Recipients of these awards were selected based on their impact on the growth of certified diverse suppliers and the creation of policies, procedures, or initiatives that increase opportunities for diverse companies. Stateside Affairs was chosen for this honor as a result of our outstanding achievements and business leadership. We are proud to be named among the businesses that demonstrate outstanding leadership in the area of supplier diversity.

Congratulations to all of our fellow recipients!

Read more about the awards: www.njbiz.com/presidentsawards

Stateside Affairs SDDC Epic Award

Cristina Pinzon Named in ROI-NJ’s 2023 Power List

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Congratulations to our President & CEO Cristina Pinzon, for being named on ROI-NJ’s 2023 Power List!

As a seasoned professional in media and government affairs, Cristina continues to receive recognition for her creative and unique marketing strategies, particularly in the Latino community. It is an honor to be recognized alongside the best and brightest government and public affairs specialists who provide valuable services to both elected officials and the business community.

View the full list here https://www.roi-nj.com/category/roi-influencers/power-list/2023

Cristina ROI-NJ 2023 Power List

Stateside Affairs Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2022 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

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Stateside Affairs’ Social Media & Public Relations Manager LisaMarie Gaeta Also Named Bronze Stevie® Award Winner in Female Employee of the Year Category

MANASQUAN, NJ – November 15, 2022 – Stateside Affairs is honored to win a Gold Stevie® Award in the international, 19th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stateside Affairs was the only U.S. company to be named a Finalist in the Social Media Team of the Year category, ultimately winning the Gold Stevie®. Each year, Stevie Awards competitions receive over 12,000 nominations from organizations in more than 70 countries. The government affairs and public relations company’s award submission was recognized largely for innovative achievements as they pertain to various clients’ virtual event and podcast productions since July 1, 2020. Additionally, Stateside Affairs’ Social Media and Public Relations Manager LisaMarie Gaeta won a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Female Employee of the Year - Business category. She was the sole Finalist and award winner representing a New Jersey company in this category.
 
This is the first time Stateside Affairs has submitted nominations to the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and subsequently the first time the company has been named as both a Finalist and a Gold Award winner. Judges commented on the submission, “Stateside Affairs has a great understanding of the power of social media for local initiatives that rely on getting the word out to constituents. The robust offerings and well-thought media plans are impressive. The team is doing great work in helping unite their targeted communities to stay informed and take action.” The panel also remarked, “Being woman and minority-owned makes this team stronger in advocating social issues in a complex world.”
 
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards.
 
Stateside Affairs strives to adapt and grow with social media not only for its own marketing purposes but also for its clients. In 2020, the company hired its first social media and public relations manager to keep up with the growing demand for digital communications as a result of the pandemic. To expand its own virtual reach, the company decided to launch Live with Stateside Affairs across Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The series covered important topics including women's entrepreneurship and the 2020 election and mail-in ballots. One of the most important livestreams was “COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A: A Bilingual Conversation,” which shared the latest information in English and Spanish about the COVID-19 vaccines that had just begun being administered. Stateside Affairs was honored to be joined by Andrea G. Martinez-Mejia, Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Department of Health. 
 
Stateside Affairs also launched a social media and podcast advocacy series for Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, a nationally recognized labor and political leader. Activista Rise Up, a Finalist in the 2021 Reed Awards for Best Online Video Series, was Stateside Affairs’ first video series to be available on podcast platforms. It explores conversations with activist leaders and everyday people to demand a transformation of our politics so that America can fulfill its promise to become a more perfect union with justice for all.
 
“In its 19th year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received an outstanding body of nominations from women in organizations of all types, in 27 nations,” said Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. “We are gratified by how meaningful it is to women to win a Stevie Award, and how impactful it can be on the futures of their careers and their organizations.  We congratulate all of this year’s Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners for their achievements.”
 
Stateside Affairs President and CEO Cristina Pinzon celebrated the achievement, “We entered this international competition because we are confident in the services we provide to our clients. We are extremely pleased to have been named a Gold Stevie® Award Winner in the Social Media Team of the Year category, having assisted our clients in navigating social media strategies throughout the pandemic, producing their events, promoting advocacy campaigns, and showcasing community initiatives.”
 
Learn more about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and view the list of Finalists at www.StevieAwards.com/Women. 
 
About Stateside Affairs
Stateside Affairs is an award-winning, woman and minority-owned government affairs and public relations company based in New Jersey. Founded in 2015, the company’s reputation for success has garnered both state and regional recognition for its work in public affairs as well as print and digital communications. As industry leaders, the Stateside Affairs team prides itself in delivering plans that are beautifully designed and skillfully executed, gaining its clients nationwide recognition for quality work. For more information about Stateside Affairs, visit www.statesideaffairs.com.
 
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.
Stateside Affairs Named Gold Stevie® Award Winner in International 2022 Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Stateside Affairs’ Social Media and Public Relations Manager LisaMarie Gaeta won a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Female Employee of the Year - Business category

Stateside Affairs Named in NJBIZ’s 2022 Reader Rankings

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Thank you to everyone who voted for Stateside Affairs on NJBIZ’s 2022 Reader Rankings. For the second year in a row, we were recognized as one of the Top 3 for Minority-Owned Business, Women-Owned Business, and Public Relations Firm. This is such an honor for our public relations firm and it would not have been possible without our incredible and talented team. Thank you to all of our clients as well for continuing to support Stateside Affairs and for giving us a chance to keep growing as a firm. To view NJBIZ's full reader rankings list, visit njbiz.com/reader-rankings-2022