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Community Voices

CV - Gemma Long Supporting Local Small Business

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published March 3, 2021 at 12:06 PM CST

Originally aired January 15, 2021.

Gemma Long is the CEO of Gem PR & Media. This company specializes in public relations, digital, and social media consultancy. The company is based in Springfield but has clients across the United States and Europe. Gemma and husband Chris Long credit "community over competition" as a mantra they live by. A large part of their business is to foster relationships and collaboration with local business owners. Gemma talks about small businesses in Springfield, embarking on a new venture, and more with Community Voices' Bea Bonner.