Planning a Papal Visit

Just as mid-December rolled around and I started thinking about slowing down for family time, Christmas shopping and holiday parties… I received a cryptic text from an acquaintance.

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Claire Grady
Happy New Year!

I intended to send this to you, my fine friends/clients/future clients a couple of weeks ago but alas, the cobbler’s children have no shoes!

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Claire Grady
The Evolution of Public Affairs

A couple years ago the New York Times published a story titled “The Unlobbyist” and the premise of the article is that the most effective lobbying efforts are those that work the front lines – steaks and handshakes, walking the halls, working through the committees and rules of the House and Senate… AND simultaneously work their issues at the local level and with the media.

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Claire Grady
Corporate Philanthropy

Recently, I traveled with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce to Toronto to meet with business and community leaders about how they tackle major challenges such as congestion and infrastructure.

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Claire Grady