RJL Solutions LLC

What RJL Solutions LLC does

RJL Solutions LLC is a privately held, certified woman-owned professional consulting firm founded in 2017 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The firm delivers four integrated practice areas—Government Relations (advocacy, lobbying, policy consulting, grant writing), Marketing & Communications (branding, media relations, campaign execution), Community & Economic Development (strategic planning, GIS mapping, feasibility studies, grant writing), and Association Management (governance, membership, events, back-office operations)—to state and local governments, trade associations, nonprofits, and businesses primarily across Indiana.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service consulting engagements structured as project-based work or retainers, typical of professional services firms. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective clients engage via the firm's website contact form, which promises a response within 24 business hours. The go-to-market model is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct executive outreach, referrals, thought leadership content (Insights blog, IBJ placements, social media), and network leverage from managed associations. Documented client outcomes include securing $16.4M in broadband grants across 16 applications, $30M in workforce stabilization funding for child welfare agencies, and successful passage of multiple state bills.

There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is built on human expertise, stakeholder relationships, and process-driven workflows. The firm operates from four offices—Indianapolis (headquarters), Terre Haute, Evansville (opened September 2025), and Washington, D.C. (opened October 2025)—and is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds. RJL is ranked #11 on the Indianapolis Business Journal's 2025 Fast 25 list, recognizing it among the fastest-growing companies in the Indianapolis metro by revenue.

Name

RJL Solutions LLC

Legal name

RJL Solutions LLC

Website

https://rjlsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RJL Solutions LLC is a woman-owned Indiana consulting firm providing government relations, marketing, communications, community/economic development, and association management services to government entities, trade associations, nonprofits, and businesses, with offices in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Evansville, and Washington, D.C.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Relations Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Government relations consulting
• Association management services
• Community development planning
• Grant writing services
• Strategic communications consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

West Terre Haute

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: RJL Solutions generates revenue by providing fee-for-service consulting across four core practice areas: Government Relations (advocacy, policy consulting, lobbying), Marketing & Communications (strategic campaigns, media relations, branding), Community & Economic Development (planning, grant writing, strategic advisory), and Association Management (operational support, governance, membership). Engagements are likely project-based or retainer structures typical of professional services firms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RJL Solutions LLC is an Indiana-based professional consulting firm that provides government relations advocacy and lobbying, marketing and communications, community and economic development planning, and association management services. The firm delivers each engagement as a customized, integrated consulting project for government entities, nonprofits, trade associations, and businesses across Indiana and at the federal level. Services are delivered by senior consultants through direct client engagements on a project or retainer basis.

Product overview

RJL Solutions is a professional consulting firm offering a unified suite of four core service lines: Government Relations, Marketing & Communications, Community & Economic Development, and Association Management. These services are delivered as integrated consulting offerings rather than a software product platform. The Government Relations service encompasses advocacy, policy consulting, lobbying, and grant writing. Marketing & Communications covers strategic campaigns, branding, media relations, and digital communications. Community & Economic Development includes planning services, GIS mapping, feasibility studies, and community engagement. Association Management provides full-service administrative support, governance consulting, and membership management. These service lines are designed to work collaboratively to help clients transform vision into execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Government Relations Advocacy, policy consulting, and lobbying services that help organizations navigate complex legislative landscapes and advance client interests at state and federal levels.
• Marketing & Communications Strategic marketing campaigns, media relations, branding efforts, and communications services designed to elevate client visibility and relevance with target audiences.
• Community & Economic Development Comprehensive planning services including strategic visioning, feasibility studies, GIS mapping, and community engagement initiatives designed to drive strategic growth for communities and organizations.
• Association Management Full-service association and board management including administrative support, policy expertise, membership management, event coordination, and governance consulting for professional and industry associations.
• Grant Writing Services Researching, writing, and managing grant applications to secure funding for organizations and projects, including state and federal grants such as READI, Next Level Connections Broadband, and LWCF.
• Strategic Planning Developing long-term strategies, organizational goals, and implementation plans to help organizations and communities achieve sustainable growth.

Quantifiable outcome

• $16,418,810 in broadband grant funding secured across 16 applications in West Central Indiana, connecting 1,000+ households, businesses, and institutions.
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Association of Area Agencies on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions manages and supports the Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging as part of its association management practice. This involves providing operational, administrative, and strategic support services to the association.
• West Central Indiana Defense NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions serves as the managing partner for the West Central Indiana Defense Network, a regional defense-related economic development coalition, providing coordination, strategy, and stakeholder engagement services.
• Harrison County Economic Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions provides association management and economic development strategy support to the Harrison County EDC, helping drive regional development initiatives.
• Spencer County Economic Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions provides strategic planning and economic development support to the Spencer County EDA, including GIS mapping services and regional planning assistance.
• Vigo CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions partnered with Vigo County to secure critical funding by advocating for the enactment of a 1% Vigo County Food and Beverage Tax during the 2018 Indiana General Assembly Session. This advocacy led to the passage of House Bill 1242, which funded the Terre Haute Convention Center.
• Terre Haute Convention and Visitors BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau on the 'See You In Terre Haute' marketing campaign and other tourism development initiatives.
• Indiana Ironworkers Political Action CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the Indiana Ironworkers PAC (representing 6,000+ ironworkers) on a year-long educational campaign to pass House Bill 1211 requiring American Welding Society certified welders on public works projects. The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support and became effective July 1, 2023.
• Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocates (IARCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions worked hand-in-hand with IARCA and a coalition of child and family welfare advocates to secure $30 million in workforce stabilization grants in the 2023 Indiana biennial state budget. This included preparing marketing materials, meeting with fiscal leaders, and supporting the overall advocacy strategy.
• Strategic Indiana Provider NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment relations advocacy for the Strategic Indiana Provider Network to secure funding for Direct Support Professional wages.
• 12 Points Revitalization Group (City of Terre Haute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the City of Terre Haute and the 12 Points Revitalization group to facilitate, research, and author a 5-year neighborhood revitalization plan, aligning with the broader 'See You In Terre Haute' community plan.
• Vigo County Capital Improvement BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegated logistical responsibilities to the Vigo County Capital Improvement Board during the Larry Bird Museum grand opening event, handling staging and entertainment coordination.
• Downtown Terre HauteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Downtown Terre Haute on event logistics for the Larry Bird Museum grand opening, including staging and entertainment.
• Terre Haute Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce on event coordination for the Larry Bird Museum grand opening.
• Broadband ISP (West Central Indiana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged by a leading broadband provider to navigate the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, managing the submission of 16 applications across three funding rounds. The firm secured $16,418,810 in grant funding for broadband expansion.
• Local Government Officials & Anchor Institutions (West Central Indiana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions worked closely with local government officials, community leaders, and anchor institutions across West Central Indiana to ensure each grant application reflected real community needs and demonstrated broad regional support.
• Miami County Economic Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the Miami County EDA to compile community data, facilitate stakeholder conversations, and create a report/packet for the DoD in support of Grissom Air Reserve Base's bid for the KC-46A mission set.
• Terre Haute Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Terre Haute Police Department on security and crowd control for the Larry Bird Museum grand opening (8,000 attendees), ensuring safety during Larry Bird's appearances.
• Larry Bird (Agent/Team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJL Solutions worked directly with Larry Bird's agent to coordinate all scheduling, appearances, and media interactions for the museum grand opening event.
• Terre Haute Convention Center / Hilton Garden Inn / Copper BarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnerships for the Larry Bird Museum grand opening: Terre Haute Convention Center hosted events; Hilton Garden Inn and Copper Bar hosted the exclusive VIP lunch for community partners and local leaders.
• Sullivan Board of Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped and submitted an application on behalf of the Sullivan Board of Parks and Recreation to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Land and Water Conservation Fund for bathhouse revitalization at the Sullivan City Pool. The grant was successful, securing $367,932.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CGCN Group: Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan government relations firm. Provides federal lobbying, strategic communications, and policy advocacy services similar to RJL's integrated government relations and communications offerings.
• Bose Public Affairs Group: Indianapolis-based government relations and public affairs firm serving Indiana state and local clients. Most directly comparable peer given shared Indiana market focus, Statehouse relationships, and government relations/lobbying service mix.
• kglobal: Government relations, public affairs, and strategic communications firm with federal and state-level capabilities. Comparable to RJL's growth trajectory from state-level into federal advocacy.
• Subject Matter: Strategic lobbying and advocacy firm connecting corporate, nonprofit, and association clients with federal policymakers. Comparable to RJL's association management and government relations services.
• Van Scoyoc Associates: Washington, D.C.-based federal lobbying and government relations firm. Comparable to RJL's expanding federal lobbying capabilities (D.C. office opened October 2025) and represents a competitor for federal advocacy engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Faegre Drinker: Large national law firm with a robust government and regulatory affairs practice. Represents a broader incumbent competitor in the federal lobbying and state government relations space.
• Ice Miller: Large Indianapolis-based law firm with a substantial government affairs practice. Operates in the same Indiana market as RJL with broader legal and lobbying services, representing a larger incumbent competitor.
• Krieg DeVault: Midwest-based law firm with a meaningful government affairs and public policy practice. Comparable to RJL's Statehouse-focused advocacy work but with broader legal capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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