Corning Place Communications has been selected to serve as the organization’s Albany/Northern New York PRConsultants Group member. Founded in 2000, Corning Place Communications (CPC) is a full-service public relations and strategic communications firm specializing in developing comprehensive public relations programs. At CPC, we are committed to client success – and our specialty is government-oriented communications. Our team specializes in integrating media relations, strategic planning, public affairs and social media to advance your point of view and realize your goals.
Paul Larrabee APR, has led CPC since 2011, following a 22-year career in state government. During that time, Paul served three Governors, an Attorney General and the state Assembly leadership as a senior communications strategist and spokesman. His appointments included positions such as Deputy Press Secretary to the Governor and First Deputy Commissioner for the Office of General Services (OGS). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany. Paul is currently serves on the board of the PRSA Capital Region Chapter as the national assembly delegate.
Josh Poupore, APR joined CPC in January 2015. Prior to joining CPC, Josh served as Assistant Executive Director and Director of Marketing Communications for the New York State Dental Association. In that role he oversaw communications and marketing efforts for the 13,000 member professional association. Previously, he spent eight years managing media relations and public affairs for Harvard University. Mr. Poupore holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Elmira College and Master of Liberal Arts in extension studies degree in Journalism from Harvard University. Josh is currently the president-elect of the PRSA Capital Region Chapter.