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Situated in the heart of Connecticut’s Capitol, members of the Global Strategy Group (GSG) team in Hartford have strong connections to state government and have served as a trusted advisor to business, government, and advocacy groups across a number of industries and issue areas. From reputation management to public policy counsel, GSG has a deep understanding of the issues, the players, and the press in the State and the New England region as a whole.

COST is a member-driven organization committed to giving Connecticut’s smaller communities a strong voice in the legislative process. COST champions the interests of member municipalities at the state Capitol and provides resources to help municipal leaders meet the challenges they face as chief executives of the state’s 139 smaller communities.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting, a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients’ issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

Goodwin University is an innovative learning community that empowers hard-working students to become sought-after employees.

We tailor our career-focused educational programs to address the needs of employers, and we shape them to fit the lives of students. Classes are conveniently offered year-round — days, evenings, weekends, and online. Degrees may be flexibly layered across certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

Communication Strategies is a communications firm that partners with marketing, media, and government relations firms in the region to provide strategic planning and public relations and media production services to individuals, candidates, and organizations. With a strong background in politics and journalism, Communication Strategies specializes in campaign-style approach to both long- and short-term public relations planning and implementation.

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The Tobacco Merchant & Community Education (TMCE) Steering Committee guides and informs Connecticut’s tobacco and e-cigarette prevention campaign. They develop and disseminate campaign materials and conduct activities designed to reduce the sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes to individuals under 21 throughout the state.

The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association is a non-profit association dedicated to creating and maintaining a more just society by preserving individual rights within the civil justice system to:

The Connecticut Construction Industries Association is an organization of associations that represent all of the different parts of the construction industry in Connecticut, including, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment dealers, material producers, product suppliers, architects and engineers, financial services, and other professionals within the construction industry.

Applying a keen understanding of the balance of public-private interface, Brown Rudnick’s Government Law & Strategies team navigates through the most complex politics and policies, across both the legislative and administrative branches of government. We work with our clients to articulate, develop and implement strategies that reflect the specific needs and interests of each client. As part of a 250-attorney international law firm and with a nationwide network of political contacts, we have the reach and the resources to identify and advance strategic opportunities.

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for the capital region of Connecticut. We are committed to bringing together resources, both human and financial, to reduce disparities and improve the lives of all residents. Our latest project, the podcast series Disinvested, is one example of how we promote understanding through nonpartisan conversation. Our work is made possible through the dedication of our partners: donors, noprofit agencies, professional advisors, and community and business leaders. For more information, visit hfpg.org or call 860-528-1888.

CCM is the state’s largest, nonpartisan organization of municipal leaders, representing towns and cities of all sizes from all corners of the state, with 158 member municipalities.

Founded in 1983, Sullivan & LeShane Companies pioneered the integration of government relations, public affairs and public relations in Connecticut and has since established itself as the most recognized full-service firm of its kind in the state.

The Connecticut Health Policy Project is a non-partisan non-profit consumer advocacy and research organization. We work to improve access, quality and affordability of healthcare in Connecticut. We inform policymaking with balanced, understandable information.

The TCORS Capitol Group, LLC. (TCG) is a full-service government relations and association management company that provides the highest quality of expertise and knowledge in the areas of lobbying and management. TCG is dedicated to providing clients with significant value and positive, clear results. For over 20 years, TCG’s professional staff has provided invaluable assistance to countless organizations. Visit www.ctcapitolgroup.com to learn more.

Strategic communications and corporate affairs firm focused on helping companies solve the most pressing issues affecting their business. For nearly two decades, GBPR has worked alongside its clients to articulate their story, advocate for their cause, foster relationships with key centers of influence, mitigate reputational risk, and build long-term market value.

Digital Campaign Solutions provides critical media strategy, digital video content and targeted online distribution for progressive causes and candidates.