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Focus Government Affairs

With political elections centering on partisan gridlock and discontent with the “old ways of doing business,” lobbying and policy advocacy are undergoing dramatic changes. In today’s environment of hyperscrutinized decisions and actions, the 24-hour news cycle, and ever-present social media, only the most politically savvy lobbyists are succeeding. Getting your voice heard above all the noise requires an experienced advocacy team that can expertly execute targeted government relations campaigns.
Learn more about Focus Government AffairsConnecticut Health Policy Project

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.
Learn more about Connecticut Health Policy ProjectDNB Lobby (DePino, Nuñez & Biggs)

Expand your reach. Enhance your results.
Learn more about DNB Lobby (DePino, Nuñez & Biggs)Capitol Consulting LLC

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.
Learn more about Capitol Consulting LLCThe Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

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:
Learn more about The Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationConnecticut Humanities

Supporting Arts and Culture in Connecticut
Learn more about Connecticut HumanitiesRockel Design

User Focused Design + Development
We are a small, agile design & development team that produces agency-quality results.
Powers, Griffin & Hill

In political and public affairs consulting our knowledge and experience helps clients establish a path through the CT General Assembly processes, in dealings with regulatory agencies and with Municipal and State executive offices.
Learn more about Powers, Griffin & HillMcDowell Communications Group

NAVIGATING THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE – We’re sought after for our understanding of the interplay between the news media and the world of government affairs.
Learn more about McDowell Communications GroupSullivan & LeShane Companies

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.
Learn more about Sullivan & LeShane CompaniesHartford Foundation for Public Giving

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.
Learn more about Hartford Foundation for Public GivingGaffney Bennett Public Relations

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.
Learn more about Gaffney Bennett Public RelationsRome, Smith & Lutz

Rome Smith & Lutz is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm, providing representation at all levels of Connecticut government. With decades of public sector experience and deep relationships with key decision-makers on both sides of the aisle, the team at Rome Smith & Lutz delivers results for their clients.
Learn more about Rome, Smith & LutzSouth Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority

Making life better for people by delivering water for life.
Learn more about South Central Connecticut Regional Water AuthorityPatty McQueen – Communication Strategies

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.
Learn more about Patty McQueen – Communication StrategiesConnecticut Conference of Municipalities

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.
Learn more about Connecticut Conference of MunicipalitiesAFT Connecticut
AFT Connecticut is a statewide labor federation of more than 90 local unions throughout the state.
Learn more about AFT ConnecticutGoodwin University

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.
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