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.