Advocacy Groups Find The Internet Works Wonders
- ZDNet: Inter@ctive Week article by Tom Price which discusses the current use of the Internet in lobbying campaigns. A good place to start to gain an understanding of what can be done.
Aaron Read & Associates - Offers Legislative Advocacy or Lobbying services to companies looking to influence California State Government.
AdVanced Consulting - Washington, DC firm offers workshops and seminars, strategic advice, grassroots writing, and advocacy website design advice for associations, businesses, interest groups, and individuals.
American Israel Public Affairs Committee - Pro Israel Lobby in Washington, D.C. working to strengthen relations between the United States and Israel through political and student activism in campaigns and elections, lobbying Congress, and public advocacy.
Amitay Consulting - Provides lobbying and governmental relations services before congress and the federal government.
APCO UK - Government relations, corporate communications, internet communications in the UK and worldwide. Philosophy, services and practice areas, company news and reports, and links to affiliated organizations.
Brandon Associates - independent public affairs and issues management firm in Boston with offices in Washington, DC.
The C. L. A. Group, LLC. - government relations, lobbying and advocacy firm specializing in representing small businesses and associations before Congress, the White House and the Federal Government.
The Capital Hill Group - Canadian government relations company with offices in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. In business since 1984 Capital Hill works at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Capitol Advantage - The nation's largest publisher of Congressional directories and the developer of CapitolWiz, a grassroots legislative action tool in use on hundreds of corporation, association, and media organization web sites.
Capitol Associates, Inc. - A full service government affairs, lobbying and public relations firm.
Capitol Connections - Business representation, business-government mediation, and business lobbying in Minnesota.
Capitol Solutions Group - Government and public affairs firm serving Georgia, Alabama, and the Southeast.
Capitolink - Technical, policy development, and public affairs services to agricultural, food processing and related industries for water quality and other selected environmental issues. Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA offices.
Carmen Group Lobbying - Washington, D.C. federal lobbying, government relations and business consulting.
Central Europe Consulting Romania SRL - provides government relations to companies interested in investing in Romania and to Romania companies interested in investing in other countries.
Cerrell Associates - Cerrell Associates is a Los Angeles government relations, public relations, public affairs, and lobbying firm.
Citizen Lobbyist - Affordable lobbying assistance and how-to handbook by former staffers to U.S. Congressmen and Senators.
CJA Consultants Ltd - Government relations organisation, founded by former MEPs and MPs, helping businesses and trade associations to navigate the complexities of European Union and UK law and governance.
Common Cause - Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen's lobbying organization promoting open, honest and accountable government. Common Cause represents the unified voice of over 250,000 members in every state across the nation against corruption in government and big money special interests.
Congressional Fire Services Institute - A non-profit, non-partisan policy institute charged with educating and lobbying Members of Congress on fire and life safety issues.
Connecting Arizona Advocates, Inc - non-profit service organization lobbying for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, and Oral-Deaf in the State of Arizona.
The Copernicus Group, Inc - Small, niche firm specializing in obtaining government funding for technology projects with practices in C4ISR, Intelligence, Education, Strategic Planning, Government Relations, and Allied Interests.
Cranford and Associates - Contact information for a legislative lobbying and political consulting/strategy firm active in Arkansas and US federal government affairs.
Curt Pringle & Associates - A California specializing in public relations, public affairs and government relations at the state level, providing lobbying services for public and private sector clients.
Dawson & Associates, Inc. - Washington, DC government relations/issue advocacy firm assisting clients with water resources, environmental permitting and regulatory compliance involving the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Dominion Strategies, LLC. - Alexandria, Virginia based full-service online lobbying and public policy consulting firm.
Don Beason: North Carolina Lobbyist - Provides representation for clients in the state, including lobbying, public relations, and campaign strategy.
E3 Communications - A full service public relations and public affairs firm headed by Earl Wells and located in Buffalo, New York. Site lists services, mission statement, and recent releases.
Eagle Software Corp. - Download grassroots lobbying software "We the People" and easy organizer/calendar, "My Notebook" -- Extensive data on Congress, state legislators, executive branches of federal & state government…send personalized form letters, faxes and e-mail to government officials.
EDRED: Education Research Development - An Illinois school lobby organization representing 300,000 children in high school & elementary districts, Special Ed Co-ops and ISCs in Suburban Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties.
Effective State Lobbying - Information about a book and seminar by Bob Guyer on becoming a better lobbyist at the state level.
Eli Mundy and Associates - a New York state based full service national government relations and public advocacy firm.
Essie Consulting Group - A lobbying and trade association management firm based in Madison, Wisconsin. Profiles of personnel and endorsements from public figures provided.
Eye on Washington - public policy and lobbying company in Washington, DC oferring customized programs.
The Ferguson Group - Washington D.C. lobbying firm representing local governments in federal affairs.
Foresight Communications - A British public relations and political affairs consultancy. Site lists services, profiles the company and people, and information about partners.
The Furman Group - provides specialized government relations consulting services to municipalities and other public agencies developing water, sanitation, and transportation projects. Offices in San Diego, Las Vegas, Washington, DC.
Garrett Fennell Consultants - Public affairs consultancy, providing political monitoring, strategic counsel, and government relations services in Ireland. Site provides company profile, areas of expertise, and staff profiles.
GIS Associates - A full services government relations firm at the federal, state, and local level.
Global Public Affairs - Canadian government relations and lobbying company, managing public policy issues for corporate clients across Canada and internationally.
Government Affairs Group - Hartford, Connecticut is home to Murtha's Government Affairs Group, one of the region's leading government and public affairs management firms.
The Howes Group, LLC - government affairs firm based in Denver, CO specializing in lobbying at the Colorado State Capitol.
Hyjek & Fix, Inc. - lobbying and federal marketing firm that represents domestic and international clients from both the public and private sectors. Provide comprehensive assistance in the planning and implementation of it clients activities.
Ietan Consulting, LLC - American Indian owned government relations and strategic consulting firm specializing in the representation of tribal governments and tribal enterprises.
Influence - This online publication chronicles the relationship between lobbyists and their clients. Annual subscription $399.
Influencing State Policy - assists social work faculty and students in learning to effectively influence the formation, implementation, and evaluation of state - level policy and legislation.
Islamic Institute - Building relationships between American Muslims and the political leadership of the United States, involving Muslims in the political process, and inspiring the development of conservative grassroots movements.
J. Green & Associates - Kansas City based government relations/communications firmsoffering lobbying, public policy research and analysis, and legislative tracking.
Jim Gonzalez & Associates - Sacramento based legislative advocacy and political strategies for lobbying, political campaigns, and ballot initiatives in California.
Joint Action Committee - Nationwide network of Jewish activists, advocates of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, separation of church and state, and abortion rights (pro-choice).
JPA International Affairs Consultancy - Based in Brussels, with presence in 31 countries. Describes specialties, services, and who needs a public affairs firm.
Kaizen Consulting, LLC - government affairs, including political action committee consulting, political action committee management, PAC management, government affairs consulting.
Kimbell Sherman Ellis (KSE) - Government relations and public affairs firm lobbying throughout the United States. Services description, profile of partners, client list, and briefings on policy developments.
LegAlert - State Legislative Tracking Service - A real-time, 50 State, Legislative information service. New bills, pending legislation, amendments, committee reports, fiscal information, legislative status and history.
Legislative Demographic Services - Provides tools to facilitate the grassroots database management and communications needs of lobbyists for corporations and associations nationwide.
LEGI\X Company - A Native American Indian lobbying firm specializing in issues involving housing, tribal justice, sovereignty, education, economic development and gaming.
Lobby Activity Reports - Find activity reports of a particular lobbyist, from 1992-present.
The Lobby Channel - a website offering information to novice lobbyist.
Lobby For Me.com - The People's Lobby - Using the Internet to band together citizens who have similar viewpoints on issues while implementing proactive techniques to express the views of the people's lobby. This forum makes advocates available to the public.
Lobbysmith.com - Hire political freelancers to lobby, protest or advocate.
Lord-King/LLC: Government Affairs Solutions - National professional services firm of Lawyers, Risk and Claims counselors,Litigation Management Consultants and counsel and government affairs counselors and specialist.
Lyons Group - A Toronto-based government relations consulting firm covering issues at the Provincial and Municipal levels.
Martin, Jenkins and Associates - A Wellington, New Zealand-based provider of strategic advisory and management services. Clients include government departments and agencies, private businesses, and industry associations.
Mehl, Griffin & Bartek Ltd. - Experienced lobbyists in the congressional appropriations process. The firm attempts to ensure full consideration of policy interests of clients by Congress and the Administration.
Mirabella, Smith and McKinnon, Inc. - Tallahassee-based government and public relations firm. Site offers firm profile, client list, and services.
Montalbano Initiatives - New York City based lobbying and public affairs consulting firm.
The P2C2 Group, Inc. - Consultants to the Federal Sector. Plans, proposals, and presentations for management of government agencies, contractors, and grantees. Topics: technology, systems, security, budgets, contracts, grants. Washington, DC area.
Phyllis Perron and Associates, Inc. - Legislative lobbying, association management/consultation, and regulatory services group based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Policy Strategists, Craven and Ober, LLC - A Boston-based lobbying and government relations firm. Site lists accomplishments, clients, and services; also provides press releases and a description of the lawmaking process in Massachusetts.
PoliticsDirect.com - Political information, monitoring, and consultancy services.
Potomac Group - specializing in Washington lobbying and international business consulting.
Rosati & Associates, Inc. - controversial issues management for national and international clients in the public and regulatory arena, including crisis communications, media relations, grassroots organizing, and film production.
Smith Dawson & Andrews - Government relations and lobbying firm. Develops federal communications and legislative strategies that advance public policy and business development agendas and obtains implementation funds.
Spencer-Roberts & Associates - California Republican firm specializing in governmental relations, policy/political management, and advocacy.
Springboard Australia - Sydney-based Australian public affairs firm providing strategic corporate communications, media relation and government affairs advice to organisations of all sizes. Site provides a description of services and background of the director.
Sussex Strategy Group - Canadian lobbying and public affairs firm providing a strategic guide to regulatory and legislative affairs.
Tongour Simpson Holsclaw Green, LLC - a small Federal government relations consulting firm, specializing in the Congressional legislative process.
Travesky and Associates, Ltd - Washington, D.C., consulting firm specializing in government and community relations, with an emphasis on land use and transportation.
Trebor Group, Inc. - A Richmond, Virginia based public affairs and public relations firm which represents a variety of clients to the Virginia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.
Triad Strategies - providing government relations and public relations services to clients attempting to influence public policy in Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
Turner and Associates - Lobbylinx.com - Washington-based lobbyist for emerging business, also advising on public relations and venture capital. Includes contact information and client list.
Usable News Productions - Specializes in facilitating dialogues, discussing issues, creating consumer education and advocacy outreaches, and communicating with key external groups, policymakers, the media and the public.
the Van Fleet Meredith Group - A lobbying firm, located on Capitol Hill, with extensive experience in dealing with both the executive and legislative branches of government
The Vectre Corporation - Richmond, VA firm lobbying governmental officials at all levels. The company helps its clients build support for public sector initiatives by developing diverse business and citizen coalitions, including "grass-tops" support.
VoterVoice - Web-based grassroots lobbying software application through a web browser.
Washington Linkage Group - government relations and strategic consulting. Site features news and links to the federal executive branch, Congress, key legislative issues and advocacy groups.
WashingtonWord - Helps companies communicate pro-consumer messages to elected officials, federal agencies, and departments.
Weingarten & Reid - Lobbying firm providing legislative and regulatory representation, grassroots advocacy consulting, and media strategy in Albany, New York and Washington, DC. Client list, policy areas, and firm member profiles provided.
Wheat Government Relations, Inc. - Government relations consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, business development, and direct lobbying for corporate, nonprofit, and charitable institutions.
Wyoming Agriculture Business Association - Grass-roots organization helping to increase the voice of agriculture and the agriculture sales and service community in local, state and national issues.(Originally known as the Wyoming Grain, Feed and Seed Dealers Association).
Yoswein New York - A full service government affairs and public relations firm that provides clients with insight and strategy to succeed in today's complex public policy environment.
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- ZDNet: Inter@ctive Week article by Tom Price which discusses the current use of the Internet in lobbying campaigns. A good place to start to gain an understanding of what can be done.