Direct Advocacy — Our lobbyists can act as your voice in the legislative process.
Direct advocacy includes direct contact with members of the General Assembly and policy-making officials in the executive branch. We recruit sponsors for legislation, make recommendations on legislation, attend legislative hearings, and assist clients in drafting legislation or amendments. Our associates know the legislative committees; however, tactically we find it far more effective for clients to provide expert witnesses to testify before legislative committees. We work with clients on identification and preparation of appropriate witnesses.
We advise our clients on the impact of proposed legislation and communicate the client’s position to the legislature. We represent you, when necessary, during negotiations and planning sessions on pending issues. On behalf of our clients, we build upon, or establish, solid working relationships with decision-makers in the legislature and state agencies, acting as either their primary government liaison or as a complement to existing representation. C&G Consulting ensures that our clients’ messages are communicated effectively and heard powerfully.
Monitoring and Reporting — No one likes surprises.
Extend the reach of your organization directly into the capitol, and use our “eyes and ears” on a daily basis. We will keep tabs on the activities in the state capitol and advise you when action must be taken.
We keep clients informed of potential legislative, budgetary, and regulatory action and provide timely updates as developments occur. We review bills and rules at the earliest stages. Our firm will frequently survey key contacts for additional information on issues impacting our clients. We provide our clients with periodic reports during the legislative session as well as reports, as needed, while the legislature is in recess.
Strategic Planning — No two clients are alike.
Comprising a tailored plan for your project requires examining all the pieces of the puzzle. Because the professionals at C&G Consulting have collaborated so closely with the legislature and state agencies, we have the insight to formulate winning legislative, budgetary and regulatory goals and strategies.
C&G Consulting recognizes that every client is unique with individual goals, challenges, and timelines. We believe starting with a solid, agreed-upon plan is crucial to the success of any lobbying or public affairs effort. C&G Consulting's first step with every new client is to analyze the specifics of the client's situation with a focused eye on the desired outcome. Our comprehensive strategic planning helps clients better understand how their needs fit within the broader government context, extending their appeal across partisan lines. We help shape client proposals, identify champions within the administration, legislature, or other agencies, and formulate a comprehensive strategy to achieve client goals.
Grassroots Communications
On an increasing number of issues, effective government action requires grassroots support from organizations and individuals “back in the district” who share policy goals. C&G Consulting helps clients identify and make effective contact with their natural constituencies (employees, customers, local elected officials, similarly-situated industries, organized interest groups, etc.) to heighten interest and stimulate advocacy involvement.
To carry out grassroots campaigns, C&G Consulting provides extensive outreach: mailing list management, telephone support and preparation of direct mail and informational materials.