Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Stephanie Y. Drake, President of Drake Incorporated, Retains the Devin James Group to Build Brand Awareness From Reputation in the Nation's Capital

Stephanie Y. Drake, President of Drake Incorporated, Retains the Devin James Group to Build Brand Awareness From Reputation in the Nation's Capital

Drake Incorporated, a multi-million dollar minority woman-owned general contracting, construction management and real estate services firm founded in 2003 by Stephanie Y. Drake has retained the Memphis-based brand agency, the Devin James Group as agency of record.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 11, 2010

Drake Incorporated, (http://www. drake-inc. com (http://www. drake-inc. com)) is a minority, woman-owned general contracting, construction management and real estate services firm. Founded in 2003 by Stephanie Y. Drake and having accomplished multi-million dollar projects in some of the most prominent organizations including the world's largest educational and research institute and museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, Drake Incorporated is ready to reveal its successes to the world. To that end, Drake has retained the Devin James Group, a Memphis-based agency most recently acknowledged for the brand creation of AutoHood Media and the "Taxi Takeover," a taxi advertising campaign developed for 2010 NBA ALL-STAR advertisers in Dallas, TX.

Until now, most of the success of Drake Incorporated has been articulated by grass roots efforts, word of mouth and few other media outlets. But as Drake has grown exponentially over the last few years, so have the communications needs of the company and one of the key components now is to build the brand.

By expounding on the noteworthy accomplishments of the founder and recent contracts awarded to Drake Incorporated, the Devin James Group will implement a strong and comprehensive brand and public relations strategy that will reinforce the success of the company. "For Drake, this year is about being an instrument in promoting and advocating for small-business inclusion in the government and private sector by performing at the highest level and remaining focused on company infrastructure," Stephanie Y. Drake, President.

About Drake Incorporated and the Devin James Group:
Drake Incorporated, is a HUBZone, LSDBE/CBE, MDOT and MBE-certified African-American woman-owned general contracting, construction management and real estate services firm participating in its sixth year of the SBA 8(a) Program. In 2010 Drake Inc. was featured in Minority Business Enterprise Magazine.

Drake has performed on a number of multi-million dollar contracts and secured long term relationships with prominent organizations, such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U. S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Pentagon, Baltimore City Community College and the Washington Navy Yard.

The Devin James Group, (http://www. devinjamesgroup. com (http://www. devinjamesgroup. com)) is a strategic group that leverages a brand with unique media assets and relationships while developing diversified programs that incorporate PR, marketing and advertising.

###