Bow Tie Strategies focuses on being a quality public relations firm that champions itself on resolving the individual challenges of our clients.
Targeted public relations for media placement
Strategic business development and planning
Mission-focused event management services
Virginia government relations navigation
Customized media relations campaigns
Rapid-response crisis management tactics
President and Founder of Bow Tie Strategies, a Leesburg, VA-based firm specializing in innovative public relations, strategic communications, and event management since 2012. He leads teams in enhancing brand visibility through social media, media relations, and community engagement, serving diverse clients from emerging to established brands. Foster also founded Events by Bow Tie in 2017 for corporate events, festivals, and concerts, and the Bow Tie Fund in 2016, a nonprofit supporting arts, education, and single-parent households via fundraising and partnerships. A Hampden-Sydney College alumnus with a BA in Political Science and minors in Public Service and Rhetoric, he holds an MA in Strategic Public Relations from George Washington University and certifications including LGBTBE and Live Independent. His prior roles include Marketing Consultant at Gray Television and Director of Development at Kappa Alpha Order. Deeply committed to community, Foster serves on boards for Visit Loudoun (Vice Chairman), Hampden-Sydney College, Loudoun Education Foundation, and YMCA (Chairman), while previously chairing Loudoun County's Family Services Advisory Board. Recognized as Northern Virginian of the Year (2015), Top 40 Under 40, and multiple business awards, he excels in leadership, philanthropy, and volunteer management, fostering inclusive growth in his native Loudoun County.
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Loudoun County will fund up to 10 hours of support per small business. Additional services outside of this funded time may be arranged separately.