Independent Media & Publishing
The Westphalia Gazette
Independent local journalism serving Westphalia in the Upper Marlboro area of Prince George’s County, Maryland.
GovernUp Solutions
GovernUp Solutions develops and operates ventures in local journalism, community association software, professional services, and civic information.
Our Ventures
The Westphalia Gazette leads our current growth focus. Each venture serves a distinct audience and maintains its own identity.
Community Association Software
Covenant
Software that brings resident communication, board work, and association administration into one accessible platform.
Professional Services
Covenant Management Partners
Governance-focused community association management and advisory services rooted in local understanding.
Civic Information
VotePG.org
Independent, nonpartisan tools that make local election information easier to find and understand.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Blake
Hemphill
Blake Hemphill is an entrepreneur and organizational leader with experience in executive operations, community governance, technology development, and publishing. As Founder & Chief Executive Officer of GovernUp Solutions, LLC, he develops ventures that improve access to information, strengthen community institutions, and solve operational problems.
Meet our founderHow we operate
Development
Our ventures grew from experience with association operations, local reporting needs, and the difficulty of finding election information.
Operations
Each venture has its own website, services, and audience. Corporate inquiries are handled through GovernUp.
Independence
The Gazette maintains editorial independence. VotePG provides nonpartisan information. Neither serves as a promotional channel for our other businesses.
News & Updates
Venture launch
The Westphalia Gazette begins publication
The launch established an independent local publication focused on Westphalia. It marks the addition of journalism to GovernUp’s portfolio.
Read the venture profile