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MEMBER NEWS                                                                   FOCUS MAGAZINE | JULY 2024



        Resch Strategies Celebrates

        15 Years


              esch Strategies has come a long way since
              launching 15 years ago as a one-person shop.
       RPresident and owner Matt Resch was drawn to the
        independence, flexibility, and challenge of establishing
        his own firm after leading communications teams in state
        government, corporate America, and a PR agency.

        Headquartered just two blocks from the Michigan
        Capitol building, Resch Strategies is a full-service public
        relations, public affairs, and digital marketing firm with   government and also understanding what motivates them
        eight employees.                                        because, ultimately, we are looking to convince or engage
                                                                or inform lawmakers to make a decision. In order to do
        Clients have included AT&T Michigan, Amazon, Pfizer,    that, you have to understand what makes those people tick,
        the Michigan State Medical Society, the Michigan        what motivates them, and what drives their thinking.”
        Community College Association, and the Lansing
        Regional Chamber of Commerce.                           Resch served on the Lansing Regional Chamber
                                                                of Commerce board for several years, including as
        “Most of the work that we do — because we are so        board chair in 2023. He said his business community
        close to the capital and most of my colleagues come     involvement has attuned him to the importance of
        from having worked in and around state government       revitalizing downtown Lansing and introduced him to
        — is public affairs work,” Resch said, explaining that   people from all walks of life.
        encompasses trade associations, lobbying groups, and
        companies requiring PR around state issues. “Public     He hopes to grow his team and clientele by continuing to
        affairs is really our sweet spot.”                      serve as a trusted and reliable PR firm.

        Resch said his bipartisan team is comprised of people   “We have a big focus on being the firm that people
        interested in all facets of politics.                   can recommend to their friends and neighbors and
                                                                colleagues. We’re focused on doing good work and
        “We all have our personal beliefs and leanings, but the   earning those referrals,” said Resch. “My goal every year
        work we do and the clients who we serve are all across   has always been to be a little bigger and a little stronger
        the political spectrum,” he said. “I think a big part of   than the year before. We have always been able to meet
        working in public affairs is knowing the people involved in   that goal.” l





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