Anita Simmons – A Marketer, Event Producer and Content Strategist based in Dallas, Texas
This website contains the majority of my press release / media writing samples. Email: [email protected] | Phone: (+1) 940-781-7441 | LinkedIn A Selection of Project & Writing Samples: Branding | Events | Media/Press | Content Creation | Advertising | Marketing Communication | Fundraising | Community Engagement | Public Art RESUME…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Announces Jamee Jolly as President and Executive Director
Dallas, Texas – Uptown Dallas Inc. (UDI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamee Jolly as President and Executive Director of the non-profit public improvement district (PID) effective March 13, 2023. Jolly, born in Dallas and a former Uptown resident, is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), Certified Institute for…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Executive Director Announces Departure
Uptown Dallas Inc. Executive Director, Kathy Stewart, will be leaving the Organization effective Friday, October 14, 2022, to pursue future professional endeavors. “I have loved the work of this PID and collaborating with the people who make Uptown one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the City,” said Kathy Stewart….
5 Fall Must Haves
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that 98% of people would say the fall season is their favorite. There’s nothing better than crisp cool mornings and comfortable patio weather. The smell of apples and cinnamon and chimney’s burning at night. Layering up in your favorite flannel…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Host Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia and Councilmember Paul Ridley in Public Safety Lecture Series
In a panel series called Let’s Talk Uptown, Uptown Dallas Inc., the districts public improvement organization, hosts Dallas’ top experts on subject matters such as new developments and living in Uptown. The most recent Let’s Talk Uptown was a discussion on Public Safety with panelists: Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia,…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Announces New Contract to Address Public Safety
The Uptown neighborhood’s public improvement district (PID), Uptown Dallas Inc. (UDI), is responding to public safety issues in a big way. The Uptown Dallas Inc. Board of Directors have approved a substantial contract with Tier One Security to provide additional public safety presence and response alongside Dallas Police to confront…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Announces 5th Annual Uptown Block Party
Uptown Dallas Inc., the public improvement organization of the Uptown district, will hold their 5th Annual Uptown Block Party on Thursday, October 14 with a free concert featuring the Emerald City Band and DJ Spinderella, with a performance by Booker T. Washington’s contemporary RJAM group. The Uptown Block Party will take place beginning…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Holds 2021 Annual Meeting.
Uptown Dallas Inc. (UDI), the Uptown districts public improvement organization held Uptown’s Annual Meeting at the Canopy Hilton Hotel located on Cityplace West Blvd. The organization’s Executive Director, Kathy Stewart opened the meeting and additional comments were delivered by Chairman of the Board, Kevin Hickman. UDI’s guest speaker of the…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Brings Culture, Engagement, and Education Through Art With Popular Monthly Art Wall Project
On Monday, May 3rd, Uptown Dallas Inc. unveiled their May mural in West Village at 3700 McKinney Avenue. UDI commissioned local fine art artist Christopher Babb to complete May’s mural which is a beautifully detailed piece celebrating Cinco de Mayo. “For this project, it was an opportunity to create a…
Uptown Dallas Inc. Celebrates New Opening
Community leaders, Uptown Dallas Inc., helped SPENGA, Uptown’s newest fitness studio, celebrate with a grand opening ceremony on Monday, March 22nd. SPENGA is the first studio of its kind to put equal focus on Cardio-Strength-Flexibility all in one 60-minute workout and it has opened in the heart of the district…