If government relations was simple, clients wouldn’t need us. Hard work, strong relationships, experience and a sound strategy are what our government relations team brings with them to all issues. From state and local lobbying to regulatory agency representation and business-to-government consulting, companies, associations and organizations from across a wide spread of industries have come to value, appreciate and in some cases depend on our experience and expertise in meeting their public affairs objectives.

We are committed to finding the most efficient solutions for your legislative advocacy and government affairs needs. Focused on establishing lasting partnerships with our clients, we take a proactive approach to problem solving and policy development, ensuring that strategies and policies are smartly crafted and successfully delivered.

While we work in a wide range of sectors, don’t think that our knowledge of each is thin. We immerse ourselves in our clients’ issues, and take the time to become experts on industry-specific laws, policies and regulations. It’s the only way to offer the best advice and implement the best strategies to get the results our clients expect. It’s also what keeps us sharp, and ensures that we aren’t just recipients of information, but rather providers of information. After all, we aren’t much help to our clients if they are the ones with all of the information. Whether your sector is energy, healthcare, transportation or something else, learn how you can benefit from having us on your team.

Our lobbying team has consistently achieved outstanding results for our clients on a wide range of issues. Our approach is simple: First, we have trusting relationships with key officials on the left and in the middle of the aisle. Second, we use our experience to figure out the best means to achieve an objective. Third, we have an unparalleled work ethic. We will not be out-hustled. And when education, advocacy, and lobbying aren’t enough, we can integrate our public relations, grassroots and other strategic communications techniques to get our clients the results they want.

Magnify your impact by growing your bottom line. Doing business with government requires an understanding of the process, relationships with key players, the ability to communicate with decision makers and a strategic approach. We regularly navigate both the traditional contracting and procurement processes as well as public-private partnerships. And once the government contract is secured, our role continues by working to ensure that the relationship between the client and the contracting governmental entity is on solid footing and that the contract is poised for renewal when the time comes.

Navigate the licensing and permitting processes of starting a business or operating an industry is not for the faint-hearted. The often long process interweaves technical requirements and political considerations which requires companies a well thought plan before they seek approval. We help clients develop that plan, identify potential obstacles and points of resistance and then uses its knowledge of the process, relationships with decision makers and influencers and its experience on similar projects to successfully obtain the license or permit sought.

The wholesale approach works. A number of national, statewide, and local organizations bring together elected officials from across the country, state, or region in a single forum. This is an efficient way to reach a lot of key decision-makers in a short amount of time and manage similar issues across many states. We represent unions, nonprofits, businesses and associations with issues of interest to these associations. Because of the many relationships we have built with key elected officials and their staff, we are positioned to deal with challenging issues effectively in this environment.

Create conditions to succeed. Regulatory agencies make decisions with significant consequences to many organizations. Dealing with them in a thoughtful and strategic manner can be the difference between success and failure for a business or industry. By understanding the issues, integrating our public relations and grassroots capabilities as needed, and using our network of relationships, we have helped a variety of clients achieve favorable outcomes from regulatory agencies at all levels of government. Our experience in this area includes a number of issues before state public service commissions, local zoning boards, health departments, transportation agencies and environmental agencies.

✅ advocacy training
✅ issues branding
✅ legislative  strategy + tracking
✅ legislative training
✅ management of vendors + external consultants
✅ member mobilization
✅ model testimony training
✅ policy issue briefings
✅ policy research + development
✅ political action committee (PAC) management
✅ political fundraising 
✅ relatable public policy updates + action alerts
✅ strategic alliance development