Government Relations Strategies

A well planned and implemented Governmental Relations program can lead to many positive opportunities for businesses and professional associations. Creating partnerships, obtaining approval or winning contracts with government is what we do for our clients. To help meet client objectives, we employ our skills and experience in the political arena on a case by case basis.

Identifying where to begin is the most important first step in addressing our clients needs. The professionals at Columbia Business Resources possess significant experience in the planning, development and implementation of business strategies focused on government, and can tailor a program that meets specific objectives, including:

• Developing strategies and advocacies for legislative initiatives and rule making

• Identifying and organizing support groups and coalitions specific to our clients business objectives

• Communication and messaging coordination - public relations and media strategies

• Building a business case and creating presentation materials to position objectives

• Completing market research and identifying emerging business trends

• Adapting business objectives to fit the political process, resulting in successful public policy

• Scheduling and attending meetings with key decision makers

• Tracking bills and initiatives through the legislative process and agency channels

• Monitoring and reporting on meetings, hearings and committee sessions

• Presentation training and coaching for legislative hearings, public testimony and agency meetings

• Identifying State and Federal funding sources for specific projects

• Coordinating Grant and Tax Credit applications, Revenue Bond and other public funding mechanisms

• Identification and analysis of government procurement processes and requirements