Parson + Associates (P+A) is a public relations firm rooted in Kansas City, certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned, minority business enterprise, disadvantaged business enterprise, and small local business enterprise. Our team is as diverse as the people we serve. From strategic communications to project management, community outreach to consensus building, small business projects to statewide initiatives (and beyond!), we effectively engage people and contribute to your success by cultivating relationships. What does this mean to you? Well, as a champion of ideas with tangible results, we know how to handle challenges and get the job done well. The P+A team has extensive experience in industries such as: economic development, government transit, infrastructure, civic and community projects. No one does what we do. We thrive in an environment where an understanding of both public and private interests are critical to managing expectations, advancing ideas, and facilitating meaningful discussions. Ultimately, our mission is to engage people and tailor messages to build a bridge between complex ideas and common sense solutions.