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Road Show Jim Courtovich 1/19/17 Reuters Every politician wants to invest in infrastructure. President-elect Donald Trump, who also wants to rebuild America’s crumbling roads and bridges, is different, though. As a leading businessman who made his fortune by building and managing assets, Trump should have the know-how to leverage private investment to address a yawning infrastructure deficit, one the American Society of Civil Engineers estimates will require $3.6 trillion by 2020. Being prepared for the special interests ready to battle against fresh ways to fund these projects could give the new administration a real chance. Trump’s proposal to spur $1 trillion of investment would expand on work Congress did in late 2015 when it passed a five-year highway and transit bill. Keen interest f ...

Sphere Consulting LLC is seeking a qualified applicant to fill an associate-level opening. Interested applicants should email qualifications to jobs@sphereconsulting.com. Responsibilities: Support public affairs campaigns for clients, including media relations, grassroots, government affairs, and issue advocacy 
Assist senior staff in management of accounts and serve as contact for day-to-day relationship with clients Support leadership team in implementation of corporate strategy, in-house research reports and presentations, and improved visibility of the firm Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science or related field 
Thorough understanding of major business issues and domestic policy debates 
In-depth knowledge of current affairs and internati ...

It’s Inauguration Week! Government offices are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and much of the city is shut down on Friday for the Inauguration festivities for the 45th President, Donald J. Trump. In between are another half dozen confirmation hearings for Trump Cabinet appointees, and on Saturday the city will play host to the Women’s March on Washington and the National Prayer Service. In short, don’t try to drive in D.C. this week. The First 100 Days is a concept originated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a measure of what he had accomplished during the first session of Congress in 1933. It has since come to stand for the period at which a president’s influence is at its highest, when he will translate whatever mandate he believes he received from voters into concret ...

Sphere Consulting LLC (Sphere) is pleased to announce the addition of former Department of Defense Head of Protocol Cynthia Faulkner as Senior Advisor in our Washington, D.C office. Cynthia joins Sphere to counsel clients after nearly two decades working in Congress, Department of Defense, and as Director at Burson-Marsteller. While working on communications and outreach for the Secretary of Defense, Cynthia worked closely with Secretary of Defense nominee General James Mattis. “Cynthia brings an unparalleled level of expertise to our clients through her extensive knowledge working both within government and advising Fortune 500 clients. Cynthia’s relationships both within the new administration and Congress will be a valuable asset for our current and growing list of clients around the wo ...

 Sphere Consulting LLC is seeking an entrepreneurial candidate to manage political and corporate events. Sphere Consulting owns multiple venues throughout Washington, which it uses for a host of events. In the 2016 political season, we raised over $500,000 for House and Senate Candidates. We seek to double that for 2018 as well as use our Hill House and downtown offices for more corporate events.   Candidate must have attention to detail and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.   Responsibilities: -Plan all aspects of private events and fundraisers for Members of Congress, trade associations, and other political organizations. -Coordinate with offices of federal PACs, Members of Congress, and candidates to host successful fundraisers. -Source new opportunities to expand the c ...