CHICAGO – APS & Associates is proud to announce that the firm was recognized with multiple honors at the Publicity Club of Chicago’s 67th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards, which celebrate the best in public relations, marketing, and communications across the Midwest.

READ: APS CEO Alexandra Sims-Jones ’ new op-ed reflects on the radical rest that Black leaders took following the 2024 election and the time that we are currently in. Using our strengths, what steps could be taken as a coalition as we find our way forward.

APS CEO Alex Sims-Jones shares her concerns with the Chicago Sun-Times , urging Democrats to prioritize bold, progressive policies that reflect the diverse needs of their base. In Illinois, we’ve seen the power of coalition-building firsthand, from healthcare to climate action to social justice. Together, we can create real change.

“It’s an option for us to showcase Chicago’s diversity, more specifically, our arts and cultures and business diversity,” Alex Sims-Jones, CEO of consulting company APS & Associates, said. She added that the event features over 73 local businesses and more than 30 are Black-owned.

West Side honey. Political nail art. A DNC vendor fair offers a new audience – and a hope.

C-SPAN cameras looked behind the scenes of "DemPalooza," the Democratic National Convention space in Chicago's McCormick place that was set up by the DNC so that exhibitors could talk to delegates and other attendees about the issues that are important to them.

On Sunday's WGN Political Report with Paul Lisnek, Alex Sims-Jones, Lisa Duarte and former Illinois Congresswoman Marie Newman break down this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

"For me, it's about highlighting Chicago, and for the Democrats, it's about highlighting Chicago. You know, we talk about a strong diverse economy makes our country strong. That's what we're talking about. Chicago is a microcosm of that," said Alex Sims-Jones, one of the organizers.

Vice President Kamala Harris aims to share the campaign trail vibes with the public in Chicago next week with free manicures, friendship bracelet making and campaign training at the city’s convention center.

Today, Crain’s Chicago Business announced the unveiling of the Crain’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023, a prestigious recognition celebrating young leaders making remarkable contributions to their industries and the city of Chicago. APS & Associates is delighted to share that Alex P. Sims-Jones...

"It’s invaluable to have a space specifically for Black millennials, Sims-Jones said. There’s comfort in having a space where someone’s expertise won’t be judged because of implicit or explicit racism, she noted...

Sims, who is familiar with the Leadership Academy for the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation, a program that grows Latino leadership in Chicago, said she’d often hear Black people talk about “needing one of our own” such programs...