The fate of business is determined by the workings of government. As the federal government increasingly shifts its responsibilities and the burden of regulation to the states and local communities, an understanding of what is happening in state and local government and how the system works becomes critically important. Issues such as disputes over cellular tower placement, regulatory hearings for managed-care contracts or hazardous waste management and disposal are debated, and ultimately decided, in state capitals.
Working together with law firms, corporate government relations departments and lobby firms, the Dennis PR Group has successfully confronted these and many other such issues, and has done so for more than 30 years. The Dennis PR Group, is perfectly poised to help businesses navigate the complex and turbulent waters of state and local governments and work with your team to build a solid public image for your company in the community.
Information. Experience. Contacts.
There is no substitute for the years of experience with and exposure to local, state and national government amassed by the members of our government relations group. Whether the matter in question is a hearing before a state legislative committee, an application before the Medical Licensure Board or an issue arising before any number of other regulatory agencies, our firm's professional are ready to work on behalf of our clients during every stage of the political process.
The issues are tougher, the battles more heated, the players more numerous, and the victories and defeats more pronounced. Getting your issue heard and getting your goals accomplished not only takes know-how, it takes creativity, guts, and the kind of personal relationships that take years to build. It takes a firm that knows the players and and can open the right doors. We provide representation and strategic advice to clients in a diverse portfolio that includes public mass transit, rail freight transportation, construction, waste management, health care, education, human services, labor organizations, land use, children's advocacy, and the maritime industry. With more than 30 years of experience interacting with local and state government officials, our firm has the insight to develop coalitions and strategic campaigns to achieve your business and issue advocacy goals.
Advocacy. Success. Results.
Overall, we provide highly-effective public affairs strategies that include message development, media placement, lobbying and coalition building -- all designed to effectively communicate the client’s message in the environment most critical to achieving the goal. We often partner with law firms, lobby groups, associations and other institutions to assist clients in their efforts. Without a doubt, we have found over the years that an effective lobbying campaign blends together the use of media through interviews, paid advertising, grassroots advocacy, third party influence with contacts in the government which will produce the successful results the client seeks.