Strategic Advocacy Solutions

Government Affairs

Connect Public Relations 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, regaled 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 Relations also provides a full range of public affairs and communications services that position issues and products for success. Issue management through a variety of tactics can create an atmosphere for success when traditional methods can’t get the job done. Whether advancing a tough issue or handling a communications crisis, we have the tools to assist your company or candidate manage the situation with the desired results. 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 Relations 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)