Strategic Advocacy Solutions

Government Affairs

Connect Public Affairs specializes in advancing legislative and policy goals for corporations, small businesses, local governments and charitable organizations. We have extensive experience in education, healthcare, taxation, transportation, energy and natural resources, appropriations, economic development, regulated industries and local government issues. We use a comprehensive approach to engage legislatures, state departments, local governments and appointed boards with jurisdiction over client matters. Our strategy, technical expertise in law and rule making and relationships with decision makers can make a difference.

  • Government Relations/Lobbying (State, Local and Federal)
  • Grassroots Issue Management and Support
  • Coalition Building and Coordination
  • Economic Development

Public Affairs And Communications

Connect Public Affairs brings a unique background in film production and media strategy to amplify our clients’ policy efforts. In today’s fast-moving media environment, a compelling visual story can shape narratives and drive momentum in ways traditional outreach cannot. By integrating creative production with strategic advocacy, CPA ensures our clients’ messages break through the noise and make an impact where it matters most. Third-party endorsements and coalition building make a difference in public opinion and in applying pressure to advance your issue. We have the relationships and strategies to assist in choosing the right message and champion to represent your issue.

  • Issue Management (Messaging, Third Party Endorsements and Media Events)
  • Coalition Building and Networking
  • Media Relations (Press Releases and Media Coverage Strategies)
  • Media Placements (Letters to the Editor and Third-Party Endorsements)
  • Crisis Communications (Strategy and Media Relationships)

Business Development

Connect Public Affairs also provides strategic business development by creating networks to connect our clients to legislators, government officials and other principals in desirable communities that are vital to their market presence. By building a network of “champions” for your issue, industry or business, you can build and expand your market presence or preferable regulatory environment to suit your agenda. Connecting your interests to the right decision makers can be the difference in achieving your goals.

  • Business Development and Networking
  • Regulatory Rule Making
  • Developing a Network of “Champions” for Issues and Policy
  • Government Procurement (Local and State)
  • Economic Development (Investment and Community Involvement)