EDGE Communications Opens West Palm Beach Office in 2026

A Democratic consulting firm with deep South Florida roots is planting a flag in Palm Beach County, adding a physical office in downtown West Palm Beach as part of what founder Christian Ulvert describes as a long-term commitment to one of Florida’s most competitive political regions.

EDGE Communications, the Florida-based firm Ulvert founded, built its reputation on high-profile campaign strategy and communications work across the state. Its most recent standout project was the Eileen Higgins Miami mayoral campaign, which drew national attention. The West Palm Beach expansion marks a deliberate push further north along the coast, into a county that has shifted politically in ways that make it a priority for both parties.

David Cruz Ramos, the firm’s chief of staff, will lead the new office. He called the move “a natural next step” as EDGE works to build closer ties with clients and community leaders in Palm Beach County. Ulvert framed the decision around opportunity. “Palm Beach County is one of the most dynamic and important regions in Florida,” he said, describing the expansion as a reflection of both the firm’s growth and its longer-term strategic direction.

Local reception was warm. State Sen. Mack Bernard pointed to the firm’s “strong reputation across Florida,” while Palm Beach County State Attorney Alexcia Cox called the EDGE team “trusted partners” who “deliver results.” Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg welcomed the arrival, calling it “a great addition for Palm Beach County.” Former Boynton Beach City Commissioner Christina Romelus added that EDGE “shows up, does the work and gets results.”

West Palm Beach has been drawing sustained interest from political and professional services firms over the past several years, a trend that mirrors the broader influx of finance, law, and real estate operations that have shifted south from New York and other northern markets. For a consulting firm with statewide ambitions, a physical presence in the county seat puts the team closer to a donor base and a network of local elected officials that has grown considerably more influential.

On the Republican side, Capital Resources, a full-service fundraising and political consulting firm, announced it has brought on Makayla Paggio as client experience coordinator. Paggio comes to the role with a resume that spans several levels of Florida government. She served as a legislative aide to Rep. Josie Tomkow since mid-2024, worked as a program analyst in the Executive Office of the Governor, interned in the Office of the Speaker of the U.S. House, and contributed to the Republican Party of Florida’s planning for the Republican National Convention.

In her new position, Paggio will manage client fundraising events from initial planning through execution, handling logistics, coordination, and client communication throughout the process.

Tomkow, who is facing term limits this year, offered a direct endorsement of her former staffer. “Makayla is a rising star in Florida politics. Her maturity and work ethic served me well, and will be a huge addition to Capital Resources,” she said.

The hire gives Capital Resources a staffer with hands-on experience in the mechanics of Tallahassee operations at a moment when the firm is positioning itself to serve clients through an active fundraising cycle.

Also on the move: Sen. Lauren Book continued her annual awareness walk Tuesday, with the route heading into Naples. Book and her team are trekking alongside Project HELP, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, ACT, Team Kathleen Passidomo, state Rep. Yvette Benarroch, Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell, and Naples police leadership. The walk traces its way through Southwest Florida communities as it builds toward its conclusion.

Taken together, Tuesday’s political news out of Florida reflects something straightforward: both parties are investing in staff and infrastructure, and the center of gravity continues to push toward South Florida and the I-4 corridor counties that decide statewide races. For firms with waterfront and coastal clients navigating local permitting, development approvals, and legislative relationships, the consultants in those rooms matter. Who plants roots in Palm Beach County now is likely to have influence over decisions that shape the coastline for years ahead.