Perhaps never before as much as now, the success of any business is directly linked to federal, state, and even local policies and regulations. Navigating the bureaucracy at any level of government can be a daunting task, but ERG has helped dozens of corporations find success.
Our years of experience, understanding and relationships ensure that your message is heard by the right people – at the right time. ERG has enjoyed tremendous success supplementing these messages with its public affairs, public relations and media relations skills.
Who you know…
Government relations success comes from supporting an idea with facts, and delivering that idea to key people who will advance and support it. This is a complicated process which requires established relationships with a host of people and organizations. ERG takes great pride in our professionalism and integrity, and in the relationships developed over years. The resulting trust gives us access to key public officials with oversight of industries and policies. Our relationships extend far beyond government, helping us align our clients with a range of people from policy makers to industry leaders to NGOs to support your company goals.
What you know…
ERG understands that it is not only who you know, but also what you know. In addition to years of institutional knowledge and work within state government, our skills in research, legislative monitoring, processes and pressure points help us anticipate policy developments, craft and deliver your message, and move legislation to law. Our partners and associates have experience and expertise in many public policy areas, including agribusiness, appropriations, energy, environment, health care, non-profits and transportation.
Where you go…
From working with local governments in rural Pennsylvania to unraveling the often confusing corridors of power in Washington DC, ERG understands the politics and knows the processes. We use the experience of decades to plan strategies for clients that create the results they need, adapted to the specific government officials or agencies involved.
We have extensive relationships with key contacts in local government, on Capitol Hill, and in federal agencies. And we cover Washington activities from Congressional hearings, committees, political and media events, and federal regulatory actions.
We help each client make the pieces fit in completing the puzzle of the complex world of Washington politics and policymaking.
Government Affairs Services Include:
| Government Services Lobbying – state & federal levels Regulatory review Monitoring, drafting legislation Preparation of testimony Grant writing Contract procurement |
Public Affairs Strategic consulting Issues analysis & management Grassroots development Coalition building Message development Political consulting |
| Public Relations Community relations Crisis communications Media strategies Public outreach |
Media Relations New releases Media training Editorial board meetings |