T H E C O R N E R S T O N E E X P E R I E N C E
STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS
Colleagues across our state offices kicked off legislative sessions over the past few months. We are proud of all of the work alongside our clients to advance their priorities in Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire and Oklahoma. We wish continued success to our colleagues and clients in these states during a busy season.
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
Client Victories and Pathways to Success
Cornerstone client Rouses Markets was selected as one of the Best Independent Grocers of 2024 by Progressive Grocer in February. Of the class of Outstanding Independents, one defining characteristic of these honorees is their deep connection to the neighborhoods where their stores are located, and their subsequent ability to anticipate the needs of area shoppers and create long-lasting relationships. Rouses consistently pioneers innovations as it continues to open new locations and renovate existing stores, building upon its 64 years in business while remaining in touch with its Louisiana roots Progressive Grocer praised Rouses for their devotion to producing and selling local and regional dishes, while meeting the needs of and maintaining a steadfast connection to residents in the communities they serve.
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Cornerstone client Applied Intuition launched its new defense division, Applied Intuition Defense, this winter. In March, they also announced the company secured Series E funding Since its founding in 2017 as a Silicon Valley startup, Applied Intuition has grown to be trusted by 18 of the top 20 global automakers, with a $6B valuation.
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
Client Victories and Pathways to Success
Our Maryland team helped Sysco create a partnership with the Maryland Energy Administration who has provided over $2M in grants to Sysco to convert its diesel trucks to electric trucks Sysco now has 10 electric trucks at its Jessup facility with a goal of having 35 electric trucks by 2030. The Cornerstone team brought the truck to the Statehouse to show legislators and staff how the partnership is working
Cornerstone also works with Sysco in Denver, where they celebrated the launch of the electric vehicle tax credit alongside Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor, Rep. Junie Joseph and representatives from Sysco. Sysco is preparing to launch their first fleet of electric trucks in Colorado as a result of HB23-1272, which created new and expanded tax credits to promote light-duty vehicles and trucks. Sysco celebrated the arrival of 10 electric semi-trucks at Sysco Denver, making the company the first to adopt an electric heavyduty fleet at this scale.
Cornerstone’s Public Affairs & Strategic Communications team continues to expand its reach and experience in professional sports. In 2023, the MLB and MLBPA gave the go-ahead for teams to secure sponsors for patches that would appear on the sleeve of all spring training and regular season jerseys. As part of our work with QuikTrip, Cornerstone helped our client become the Kansas City Royals’ first ever jersey patch partner, which is the MLB’s first and only jersey partnership built around investing in the community Focused on improving youth literacy in the Kanas City area, the partnership coincides with the launch of the ‘Hit the Books’ program, which will work through the local public school system.
In addition to advising on the formation of the partnership, Cornerstone provided QuikTrip with message development, media relations, press conference planning and other strategic support as it announced the multi-year agreement While based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kansas City was a natural choice for QuikTrip, as the market was the company’s first outside of Oklahoma. Both QuikTrip and the Royals have long prioritized philanthropy as a key pillar of their organizations.
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EVENTS & ENGAGEMENTS
Panels, Conferences and More
Jimmy Centers, a Principal in the firm’s Iowa office, and Marc Goldberg, a Principal in the firm’s New Hampshire office, were recently featured in O’Dwyer’s for their insightful article titled Navigating a Volatile Future. In this piece, Jimmy and Marc highlight the unprecedented political and social turbulence defining our current era and the critical importance for companies to proactively anticipate and plan for the challenges ahead.
Drawing from their extensive experience, they stress the significance of strategic planning, including active engagement with policymakers and a keen understanding of the evolving social and political landscape. Centered around the expertise of Cornerstone’s bipartisan team, the article emphasizes our firm’s unique ability to provide strategic counsel and integrated solutions to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small non-profits By combining deep insights into early voting states with a national footprint, Cornerstone offers comprehensive support in navigating crises, building and protecting reputations and driving desired change. With an eye toward resilience and adaptability, Jimmy and Marc urge companies to not only weather the storm but to navigate it skillfully, internally and externally, ensuring that their actions and decisions are effectively communicated.
Brian Hackler, a Cornerstone Principal, spoke on a panel at the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)’s 38th Annual National Logistics Forum to discuss Oklahoma’s defense communities, emerging tech and innovation, private capital and university and industry research. For nearly four decades, the Forum event has been a focal point for industry leaders, defense officials, senior acquisition experts, coalition partners and logistics and financial leaders, offering opportunities to discuss challenges facing the logistics community, while also exploring solutions and initiatives that are shaping the future of logistics.
Members of the Cornerstone team traveled to Kansas City in January to kick off meetings with our new Cornerstone client, Garmin. Our team in DC will be partnering with Garmin to help advance technology solutions and promote innovation initiatives in the nation’s capital. Cornerstone also recently began representing Garmin in Colorado and Maine. Our firm is excited and honored to begin representing Garmin at the federal and state levels
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CORNERSTONE ACCOLADES
Celebrating Colleague Excellence
Mark Mioduski
PRINCIPAL
Mark Mioduski, a Principal in the firm’s Washington, DC office, was presented with the Presidential Meritorious Service Award by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in recognition of his outstanding service and advocacy in the public health space. Congratulations to Mark on this incredible honor and for his numerous accomplishments on behalf of the public health community.
Camille Scales Young
PRINCIPAL
Camille Scales Young, a Principal in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi office, was named to the 7th Class of the MSTop50, an annual list of Mississippi’s Most Influential Congratulations to Camille on this recognition of her contributions within Mississippi’s government sphere and exceptional advocacy work in the state.
Jim Driscoll
PRINCIPAL
In March, Jim Driscoll, a Principal working on behalf of the firm’s Colorado and Montana clients, was nominated for membership on the Board of Directors of the Montana Ambassadors Association, a volunteer, not-forprofit association made up of passionate people dedicated to living and doing business in Montana. Congratulations to Jim on this recognition.
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COLLEAGUE CHRONICLES
Colleague Milestones and Joyful Moments
Congratulations to Diana Borda, an IT Project Manager in our Washington, DC office, on her wedding in February We are thrilled for Diana and Yoel and wish them the best as they celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Elizabeth Teed
Congratulations to Elizabeth Teed, a Senior Associate in our Washington, DC office, on her engagement this past winter We are thrilled for Elizabeth and Mitchell
Congratulations to Maggie Eidt, a Compliance Coordinator in our Washington, DC office, on her completion of the Washington DC Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon last month. We are so proud of Maggie’s hard work and excited to celebrate her impressive accomplishment
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Maggie Eidt COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR (DC)
SENIOR ASSOCIATE (DC)
Diana Borda IT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER (DC)
Cornerstone's Newest Team Members WE'RE GROWING!
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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MICHAEL FALENCKI Principal (DC)
WENDY SAMMONS-JACKSON Principal (DC)
ALEXIS ROBERTS Associate (IL)
D’ANDRE HENDERSON Senior Associate (DC)
MICHAEL REED Principal (DC)
DAVID PLANNING Principal (DC)