A Teacher’s First Day of School

A Teacher’s First Day of School

As the school year kicks off, the MLC team is reflecting on some of their favorite moments for school. Prior to his career in government, Rudy was a public school teacher. A special kind of anticipation comes with being a first-year teacher on the first day of school....
Summers in Detroit – A Vibe Like No Other

Summers in Detroit – A Vibe Like No Other

Michigan summers are wonderful! The Great Lakes, outdoor activities, and beautiful scenery make it a fantastic place to enjoy the warm weather. While those experiences are an absolute must for someone visiting Michigan, downtown Detroit is my favorite summer activity...
A Focus on Networking

A Focus on Networking

At the beginning of 2024, I made networking a central focus of my lobbying strategy, recognizing its pivotal role in driving business growth. With intentionality, I sought out well-connected individuals who could serve as trusted sources of potential clients. I...
All In a Busy Day

All In a Busy Day

For lobbyists, session days are our busiest days of the week.  The amount of preparation, organization, and execution must be flawless if daily goals are to be met. Most days start early. I begin my day at 6:30 am scanning news updates, checking legislative agendas,...
Navigating a New World

Navigating a New World

Throughout graduation season our lobby team is sharing advice they would give new recent college graduates as they’re embarking on their careers. Reflecting back to when I was a recent college graduate, I recall feeling exhilarated but also a bit intimidated.  To help...
Learning from the Past, While Moving Forward

Learning from the Past, While Moving Forward

There are many ways to view new beginnings.  They can be awkward and uncertain, or they can be powerful. At some point, everyone will face a new beginning. It could be a major, life changing event, simply starting a new day, or giving someone a second chance. It is...