The Welch Group Quarter 3 Newsletter

The Welch Group is a Wisconsin-based public affairs and association management firm that has provided services to associations and organizations since 2004. The firm focuses on helping clients advance their priorities through government relations, advocacy, communications, association management and organizational operations. It describes its approach as bipartisan and relationship-driven, combining legislative knowledge with strategic planning and detailed policy work.

A major part of The Welch Group’s work is government affairs and lobbying. Its team includes former state legislators, Capitol staff and attorneys with experience navigating the Wisconsin Legislature and state agencies. The firm assists clients with legislative strategy, policy analysis, lobbying, regulatory issues, communications and engagement with policymakers.


Recent News

Kernels for Thoughts on Voting

Kernels for Thoughts on Voting

Blog post written by Brenda Damrow Gudex, executive director of Wisconsin Corn Right now, Wisconsin corn growers are measuring their days in acres. Combines run late, grain carts run later, and every dry hour counts. So I understand when a trip to the polls on...

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Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President

Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President

The October Ears in Washington update from the National Corn Growers Association By Lesly McNitt This month, Michigan farmer Matt Frostic began his term as board president for the National Corn Growers Association. Like all presidents, Matt will serve a one-year term...

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Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship Program Now Open

Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship Program Now Open

Watertown, Wis. [October 15, 2026] – The Wisconsin Corn Foundation scholarship program supports graduating Wisconsin high school seniors planning to continue their education, as well as current students attending a university, college or technical school. Applicants...

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