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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