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Freshwater Transit Solutions is now
Powerful

MADE IN DETROIT
We are
innovative, dynamic, effective
public engagement

Freshwater Transit (Powerful) ushers in a new era of public engagement for public and private entities throughout the country. Located in Detroit, Michigan, our team of professionals believe that public engagement is not just a ‘box’ to be checked off on a form, but a valuable opportunity for developers to engage with the local community. We ensure that public engagement and outreach is not just a one-way street; our mission is to both inform the public on behalf of our clients but to also ensure that public feedback is reported in a clear, concise, and actionable way to our clients.

Powerful (formerly Freshwater Transit) is a magnet to the critical information needed for a given project to gain the community’s support. For the developer, we design and deploy an engagement plan making each side’s needs accessible. We help the developer and community communicate, so when the time comes to break ground, the community understands which option is best.

At Powerful (formerly Freshwater Transit), the community charrette is only one in a myriad of tools that we use to create customized engagement solutions for our clients. We work to identify key community stakeholder groups, segment outreach, enlist ambassadors within each segment to help propagate the message, and then use the latest in technology to efficiently capture input.

Our Services

Powerful, LLC has the resources it takes to assemble a comprehensive public outreach campaign – from the strategy to the plan to the implementation and analysis. We have advantages that other firms just can’t match – we’re innovative, motivated and passionate about our work. We are not afraid to test new methods and embrace emerging technologies in our quest to conduct the best outreach possible.

Community Mapping
Community Mapping
Messaging
Messaging
Digital Executions
Digital Executions
Community Engagement
Community Engagement

Our Team

Meet the amazing team that makes Powerful, LLC the best company to handle your public engagement needs.

Tom Choske
Tom Choske

Tom Choske

President, Co-Founder
Tom and Stephen founded Powerful and work together to direct our team. LinkedIn
Stephen Maiseloff
Stephen Maiseloff

Stephen Maiseloff

VP, Co-Founder
Stephen co-founded Powerful with Tom and helps manage our business. LinkedIn
Julie Tschirhart
Julie Tschirhart

Julie Tschirhart

Research Assistant
Julie supports research initiatives at Powerful, combining her love of Detroit with her knack for research. LinkedIn
Danny Baum
Danny Baum

Danny Baum

Project Coordinator
As Project Coordinator, Daniel provides critical support to all Powerful projects, from administrative duties to outreach. LinkedIn
Adrianna Jordan, AICP
Adrianna Jordan, AICP

Adrianna Jordan, AICP

Principal Planner
Adrianna brings an immense wealth of planning experience to the team and helps us create innovative solutions for our clients. LinkedIn
Erika Linenfelser
Erika Linenfelser

Erika Linenfelser

Design Specialist
Erika’s strong urban planning and design background combine to allow Powerful to implement cutting-edge communication and outreach efforts for our clients.

Contact Us

We want to hear from you! If you have a question, comment, or would like to discuss how Powerful can help your organization with its public outreach and engagement needs, don’t hesitate to drop us a line.

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