717-238-9078
2205 STRAWBERRY SQUARE, 2205 Strawberry Square, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101,
Subjects: All Subjects
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The following points summarize my lobbying philosophy.The key to successful lobbying is relationships. As in all human interactions, people like to do things for people they like, and conversely, people dislike doing things for people they dislike. Successful lobbying is the art of gentle persuasion, relentlessly applied. A word used, in a professional association article about a legislative battle to describe me is "ubiquitous". That is an accurate description of what it takes to win in the governmental affairs arena.
20+ years
I have maintained a solid reputation as a well-respected and constant presence in the Capitol for over three decades. I have been on the Hill with many state policy makers throughout the entirety of their careers. My long term relationships with administration officials, legislative leaders and key staff give me the ability to reach out to these individuals quickly to ensure our clients' messages and perspectives are considered.
My diverse and significant background in government, politics and corporate strategy serves me well as a lobbyist. In addition to spending more than 25 years in government relations and executive management for the Pennsylvania Builders Association, I have also worked for the Pennsylvania Retailers Association. I understand the internal dynamics of associations and the nuances required to assist them in formulating and implementing their governmental affairs agendas. I also work with a wide range of our varied corporate clients leveraging my expertise in building construction, management, service and development.
Before launching my lobbying career, I began as a political activist while attending college. I graduated from Gannon University with a BA in Political Science and soon moved to Harrisburg where I served in several leadership staff roles within the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
717-238-9078
359 Futurity Drive, Camp Hill, PA, 17011,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
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As a firm that has been lobbying for over 39 years, we advocate in a ethical and relentless manner representing a diverse array of clients. Simply stated - our work ethic, our relationships and our results are outstanding.
6) Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC
9) Community Associations Institute Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee
10) Community Services Group, Inc
11) Consumer Technology Association
12) Divert, Inc.
14) East Penn Real Estate, Inc/City Center
15) Enhanced Capital
16) GIRARD COLLEGE
17) Greenway A LP
19) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
25) LOCAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
28) Multi-Therapy Services Inc.
29) Municipality of Norristown
30) PA Leadership Charter School
32) PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC
33) Philadelphia Housing Authority
34) PHILADELPHIA TECHNICIAN TRAINING INSTITUTE
35) Prominent Tech
36) PRWT Services, Inc. and subsidiary US Facilities, Inc.
38) Special People In Northeast, Inc.
39) Stride, Inc.
40) Tesla, Inc.
41) The 360 Group of Companies, LLC.
42) THE PHILADELPHIA PARKING AUTHORITY
20+ years
Rocco founded the firm of Pugliese Associates in 1980 working from a small office in Harrisburg with a single client. The firm now maintains offices in Harrisburg and Philadelphia with close to 50 clients including: non-profit organizations, universities, government authorities, venture capitalists, state and national corporations, and trade associations.
Rocco has more than 35 years of lobbying and state government experience. Starting his working years in the mid-70's employed in the State Senate; he was later hired as an aide to the House Transportation Committee. In his years of lobbying, Rocco has been active on a number of highly visible, diverse and complex issues. They include such topics as gaming, corporate initiatives and ventures, appropriations, tobacco settlement, economic development, workers' compensation, state procurement, along with a variety of other policy and legislative issues.
Rocco graduated from Gannon University in 1975 with a BA in Political Science, and he also holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from Penn State University.
Experience, Integrity, and Results- Rocco's motivation, commitment, leadership and direction are what make Pugliese Associates what it is today.
