White Oak Conservation
Where the Wild Things Are
If you’re planning a trip to the Southeast, stop at White Oak Conservation near Jacksonville, Fla., and learn about the more than 30 species that call White Oak home.
You'll see rhinos, giraffes, okapis, cheetahs and maybe even an elusive Florida panther on a tour of one of America's most beautiful hidden places. (White Oak also has summer camps for children ages 9 to 17.)
Read more about White Oak's efforts to save the Florida panther from extinction, in this story in The Florida Times-Union. M. Harris & Co. handles public relations for White Oak.
NORC
Academic Excellence, Scientific Rigor
NORC is an independent research institution affiliated with the University of Chicago that delivers data and analysis on the most vital issues of our time. Its groundbreaking work with federal agencies on public policy and with the Associated Press on voter tracking put it at the forefront of modern social science.
M. Harris & Co. works on messaging, email marketing, communications and design for NORC.
ever
The Dining Experience of a Lifetime
Ever restaurant is the creative obsession of Chicago chef Curtis Duffy and his business partner Michael Muser. Duffy earned three Michelin stars at his former restaurant, Grace, from 2015 to 2018.
Ever represents the next step in their fine-dining evolution. Duffy and Muser’s pursuit of refinement is never finished; their ambition has only intensified. This is their Ever.
M. Harris & Co. is proud to lead marketing and communications for Ever, which is open now.
MxD
The Future of Manufacturing
MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) is where innovative manufacturers go to forge their future.
In partnership with the Department of Defense, MxD equips U.S. factories with the digital tools, cybersecurity, and workforce expertise they need to begin building every part better than the last.
M. Harris & Co. is proud to support marketing and communications for MxD.
The Executives’ Club of chicago
Learn From the Best
Melinda Gates. Elaine Wynn. Diane von Furstenberg. Charles Schwab. All recent, captivating speakers at the club. And you don't have to be a member to attend.
So come join us at one of the club's upcoming events, virtually or in person.
M. Harris & Co. helps program Executives’ Club events.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
Call Your Pediatrician
Are your children caught up on their immunizations and well visits? No? #CallYourPediatrician.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal health and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
M. Harris & Co. works on media relations, strategic messaging and paid digital advertising for the AAP.
After being viewed 3.5 million times across all platforms, Your Superhero Moment video has won a Ragan Award for Animated Design.
Watch other videos from the campaign and read more in The New York Times.
Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Go For It
The Polsky Exchange is a 34,000-square-foot startup hub featuring co-working space, a state-of-the-art fabrication lab, and a full calendar of workshops that help entrepreneurs translate their ideas into companies.
Located in Hyde Park, the Exchange is headquarters for thousands of startups. Membership is free to all University of Chicago faculty, staff and students. Community-based entrepreneurs with no affiliation to the university can become members for a nominal monthly fee
As an entrepreneur-in-residence, Melissa Harris teaches public relations, digital marketing, marketing strategy, and content and social media seminars at the Polsky Center and Polsky Exchange.
Beloit College
Become a Beloiter
Visit Beloit College’s beautiful campus in Wisconsin and you’ll find students studying in the Powerhouse or watering plants in the greenhouse. You’ll find students testing engineering equipment and rowing kayaks on the Rock River. You may even catch a glimpse of an infamous “bell run.”
Beloiters do it all, and they’re known for it: In 2021, Beloit was ranked in the top 10 Most Innovative Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
M. Harris & Co. is proud to lead email marketing, social media and fundraising efforts for Beloit.