FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2026
Battle Plan Strategic Consulting Receives Impact and Excellence Award From Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Boutique consulting firm recognized for measurable impact on mission-driven organizations across Maryland.
SILVER SPRING, MD. On June 16, 2026, Battle Plan Strategic Consulting was honored as the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce (GSSCC) Impact and Excellence Award Winner and recipient of a State of Maryland Citation acknowledging the award.
The award was presented at GSSCC’s 34th Annual Awards & Installation Event, “Celebrating over 100 Years of Doing Business” on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, hosted at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring. The Impact and Excellence Award honors a small business or nonprofit that demonstrates outstanding achievement through innovation, growth, or measurable positive impact on the economy or quality of life.
Since 2020, Battle Plan Strategic Consulting has served over 15 organizations across Rhode Island, Missouri, New York, Washington D.C., Alabama, and Maryland, managing more than 35 projects across five different sectors. Working alongside organizations primarily in the health and racial justice spaces, the firm helps mission-driven teams plan with intention, execute with consistency, and demonstrate the full value of their impact through thoughtful systems, strong infrastructure, and strategic support. Battle Plan’s services span project management, process improvement, event management, organizational development, and training and coaching.
Battle Plan’s CEO & Founder, Laurin Kelly had this to say about earning the Impact and Excellence Award and the state of Maryland citation, “Receiving this award is an incredible honor, and it belongs to every client who trusted us to walk alongside them. Our work has always been about more than strategy on paper. It’s about building the systems and infrastructure that enable mission-driven organizations to do their best work sustainably and equitably. This recognition affirms that strong operations are not a luxury for the social impact sector; they’re a necessity, and we’re proud to be part of making them accessible.”
About Battle Plan Strategic Consulting
Battle Plan is a boutique consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations to strengthen operations, build internal systems, and support program execution. Since 2020, our work has centered on translating vision into practice by building the infrastructure, documentation, and accountability structures that allow programs to run well and sustain over time. From governance structures and operational workflows to financial management and project delivery, the firm’s approach is rooted in clarity, discipline, and long-term impact. Battle Plan helps mission-driven organizations build the systems that make meaningful work sustainable and scalable. Learn more at www.battleplansc.com.
About the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1993, the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce is a vibrant, independent nonprofit organization of dynamic business leaders committed to the economic prosperity and civic well-being of the greater Silver Spring, Maryland community. A non-partisan, independent 501(c)(6) organization, the Chamber is supported entirely by, and operates exclusively for the benefit of, its member companies. Its members range from sole proprietorships to international companies and are located throughout Montgomery County and the surrounding region. GSSCC serves as a leading voice for member businesses, building long-term relationships with legislators, policymakers, and government agencies in Montgomery County and Annapolis.
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