RTOHQ: The Magazine, Summer 2018
Gopal Reddy and Senator Brady meet at Action Development Corp dba Aarons Sales Lease Ownership in Springfield Illinois Its always been important to me to stay involved in our community and to maintain strong relationships with our elected officials Summer 2018 21 problems or need their support on something its a really valuable resource to get things done Kansas Rental Dealers Association President Angela Strong McCool says the organization has depended on Browns relationships with Kansas officials for a long time For KRDA Jim has really been one of our primary sources for industry government affairs For so long we havent had to worry about threats or gaining support because hes had it under control But we realize we need to take the torch as well and as an association were going to start taking a bigger role in relationship building Action Development Corp dba Aarons Gopal Reddy Springfield Illinois Its always good to have working relationships with public officials so that if you have an issue they will be there to help you There will come a time when you need someone on your side and it helps to create those relationships when there isnt a cause to fight says APRO board member and Action Development Corp dba Aarons Owner Gopal Reddy Many people think theres no reason to work on advocacy efforts when there is no bill being proposed in Washington or locally but from what Ive seen that is the most effective time to approach them When you meet them and they ask what can I do for you and your answer is nothing I only want to tell you about what I do and make sure I can answer any questions you may have about my business this makes the strongest impact on them Reddy has hosted several local state and U S legislators in his stores He believes that inviting them to visit gives a first hand perspective that cannot be achieved any other way Really we dont do this to gain anything We simply want to create strong relationships show them how we do business first hand and show them the services that we are providing to the community Alicia Knuth Kevin Milliron Senator Bill Brady Gopal and Tulasi Reddy
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