DUNASKISS CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT
Dunaskiss Consulting & Development
BY : JENN ZIELINSKI
AT TIMES , the term “ lobbyist ” can mean a lot of things . The reality is often dramatically different than what initially pops into most people ’ s minds . For Michigan , it should come as no surprise that plenty of consulting and lobbying firms are working hard to push for legislation regarding changes in marijuana policy . then , they have continued to work closely with the Michigan state legislature , the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs ( LARA ), the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation ( BMMR ), and several municipalities as the regulated marijuana market has continued to evolve .
Firms like Dunaskiss advise their clients pre-inspection audits — all in the name of smoothing the process over for both the legislature and the marijuana industry .
THE PURPOSE OF LOBBYISTS IS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF STAKEHOLDERS IN AN INDUSTRY WITH A FEDERAL OR STATE LEGISLATURE . IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE BOTH THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AND THE WORLD OF BUSINESS , SO IT SERVES THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTEREST VERY WELL TO HAVE FIRMS ACTING AS MIDDLEMEN TO TRANSLATE THE NEEDS OF BOTH SIDES TO EACH OTHER EFFECTIVELY .
One of those firms , Dunaskiss Consulting & Development , is a full-service , multi-client consulting and lobbying firm with over 10 years of expertise in marijuana policy . Their example serves to illustrate how lobbyists work tirelessly with legislatures on the part of various stakeholders , including the recent passing of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Facilities Act ( MMFLA ). Since on the latest legislation and regulations related to the medical marijuana industry in the state of Michigan and / or within a municipality . They work with municipalities to assist in the creation of ordinances to support the marijuana industry , advocate on the rules promulgation and amendments to the MMFLA , complete state and municipal applications , and conduct
Jenn Zielinski
Jenn Zielinski is an integral part of the DCD organization , bringing 20 + years of corporate experience to our flourishing firm . She has been instrumental in developing and implementing internal procedures and streamlining processes . In addition to her organizational skills , she is invaluable when it comes to networking , communicating , and corresponding with political figureheads , clients , and the DCD team .
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