


The Merchant Strategy, Inc. (TMS) is a woman owned small business operated by the company president Sharon Merchant, a life-long resident of South Florida and a former State Representative. The organization began serving clients in 2003, incorporating as The Merchant Strategy, Inc. in 2007. Sharon’s background provides the necessary skills, relationships, and contacts to work through government red tape.
VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) is a Public Relations, Association Management and Consulting firm located in Salem, Oregon. VPR helps companies gain name recognition and attract more clients and customers. By helping a company "tell its story," VPR helps organizations reach deep into the community with messages about their products or services. Founded in 1967, the firm has had a long and successful history as an Association Management Company (AMC), working with both trade and non-profit associations. VPR has also distinguished itself as one of Oregon's most established public relations firms serving individual businesses, non-profits, professional organizations and corporate clients. VPR has been recognized by Oregon Business Magazine over 6 times as one of the top public relations firms in the state. The company has won numerous industry awards for writing, event planning, promotional work and community relations.
