Plexus Consulting Group: Government and Public Relations

Plexus Consulting Group		Service Descriptions / Practice Areas

Government and Public Relations

Communications Return Home Other Practice Areas Plexus Consulting Group, LLC 1620 Eye Street, NW Suite 210 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-785-8940 Fax: 202-785-8949 Email: info@plexusconsulting.com Related Links: Government and Public Relations Articles by Plexus Authors: Make Friends in High Places: Smart Lobbying Associations Can Help Ensure Government is Well-Deserved Laser Relations More Articles... Case Studies: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)- 1 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)- 2 Association of College & University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) More Case Studies...		Plexus Consulting Group... provides advice and assistance to leaders of American corporations, trade associations, and other organizations as they pursue specific public policy objectives. We employ a mix of traditional and leading-edge techniques to help clients achieve immediate and long-term results. We provide strategic guidance and timely insight on public policy issues. We have a broad-range of substantive expertise, including: defense and aerospace; energy and natural resources; federal support for high-tech ventures; environmental and health regulation; and federal budget and appropriations. Our greatest strength, however, lies not in knowledge of individual policies, but rather in our understanding of the policy-making process. While any good Washington adviser can quickly learn an issue, it requires years of hands-on involvement to truly comprehend and influence the complex process by which federal policies are made. Besides providing public policy advice, we also help clients prepare and carry out strategies to achieve specific legislative and administrative results. In some situations, the use of political campaign "tools" such as public opinion polls or focus group research may be required. In other cases, the creation of a grassroots organization in one or more states, or a coalition in Washington may be needed. In still other instances, our role may be to simply open doors, fine-tune the message, and create the materials needed for the best possible presentation to key Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials. We're Results Oriented Plexus also offers several more narrowly focused federal government relations services. We help clients— gather intelligence about Congressional or agency activities; secure specific legislative or administrative results; respond to problems created by the efforts of others to change statutes, policies, or regulations; build and manage coalitions; and communicate effectively with federal decision-makers and those who influence them. Intelligence Gathering Federal law-makers and executives are continually "fine-tuning" America's legal, political, and economic system, presenting both opportunities and problems for the business community. We can help clients take advantage of opportunities and avoid problems by: tracking legislation and agency rule-making; establishing and maintaining contact with key players within both the public and private sectors; and identifying trends that may affect projects, plans, or profitability. Responding to Challenges Monitoring the ever-changing Washington scene is not—in and of itself— the objective most clients have in mind when they call on us to represent them. Instead, they know how important it is to respond promptly and appropriately when federal statutes, policies, and regulations are changing. We have extensive experience in this area and can help clients: correctly analyze the situation they face; identify opponents and allies; create and manage coalitions (if necessary and appropriate); work with the news media to influence public opinion; organize and oversee legislative and/or administrative campaigns; generate grassroots support; and effectively use the opportunities provided by Congressional hearings and other public forums. Direct Advocacy We are effective face-to-face advocates and regularly help clients: secure changes in laws or regulations; obtain federal funds; utilize existing federal programs; and secure other legislative or administrative results. Coalitions & Consensus Building Coalitions represent enormous political and economic value. From a political standpoint, coalitions amplify and expand the influence of a single corporation or association. From a financial standpoint, coalitions spread the cost of a government relations campaign among beneficiaries. We have organized, coordinated, and/or managed several winning coalitions. Public Policy Communications A favorite saying in the Nation's Capital is that "you are only as good as the ‘paper' you leave behind." We have long been known as effective communicators because we employ a mix of style, substance, and wit to ensure that our "paper" gets read. In addition to traditional "leave-behind" materials, we produce other public policy media, including advertising, fax-broadcasts, email, and website content. [Click Here for Additional Information] Whatever your federal government relations needs, give us a call. We'd be delighted to lend a helping hand.