Ben a place branding and economic development expert who has spent 21 years assisting communities develop identities that attract investors encourage private and public organizations to commit to community development projects that lead to vitality, environmental stewardship and social advancement. A partner at Arnett Muldrow & Associates and founding contributor at Proud Places, Ben has designed branding and marketing systems in over 800 communities across 40 states and 5 countries, a true global leader in placebranding and cementing his ability to combine strategic planning, brand development, interactive marketing, public relations and social media capabilities to promote the power of place.