1975
State and Federal Associates, founded in Washington DC
1976
Reporting Services” first offered by the original SF&A; producing two new compliance information publications:
- Executive’s Handbook on State Lobbying Laws
- Executive’s Handbook on Political Contributions
1983
Elizabeth Bartz joins S&FA to manage the Publications Department
1985
ALERTS Consulting Service created to provide greater, personalized support and assistance for interested
clients
1993
State and Federal Communications, Inc. is founded when Elizabeth Bartz acquires the Compliance Publications unit from SF&A and moves to Akron, Ohio; Operations resume with 2 employees and 950 sq. ft of office space
1996
ONLINE versions of the Executive’s Handbooks are first offered at: www.stateandfed.com to support our
Subscription Clients and a growing number of ALERTS Clients.
The growing company moves to a 2,000 sq. ft. office to support a staff of 10 employees.
1999
“State Contract Lobbyist Directory” is launched.
2000
“News You Can Use”, an industry news-related aggregation service, first published to assist busy clients and colleagues by tracking relevant stories and issues.
2001
“Guidebooks” are first published and offered to clients as a popular, periodic, quick-reference highlight of Executive Handbook information.
2002
Company moves headquarters to downtown Akron; settling into 6,000 sq. ft of renovated office space at historic Courtyard Square.
2004
Procurement Lobbying™ resource guide added to assist clients navigate procurement requirements; available as ONLINE-feature only.
2005
Executive Source™ Guides banner created to better identify and coordinate the benefits of our three independent compliance services (Lobbying, Campaign Finance, and Procurement Lobbying).
“Compliance Now” e-newsletter begins public distribution for news of note for the compliance industry and State and Federal Communications
2006
President and CEO, Elizabeth Bartz, is honored as one of Northeast Ohio’s “Women of Note” by Crain’s Cleveland Business News.
Akron headquarters expanded to 8250 sq. ft. to accommodate 20 employees, and growing
2007
Clients begin migration to the enhanced functionality of ONLINE Executive Source Guides; discontinuance of semi-annual, printed publication binders
The United Way of Summit County, Ohio selects Elizabeth Z. Bartz as the 2007 Woman Philanthropist of the Year
Nola R. Werren, Esq. celebrates 10 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
2008
Canadian Lobbying Compliance Laws added for Canadian Federal, 10 Provinces, and 3 Territories.
Renold Koozer, Director, I.T. celebrates 10 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
2009
Federal Compliance focus continues to serve ALERTS Clients with the addition of a dedicated, DC-based
Compliance Associate and local support staff
2010
Company recognized by COSE’s “Weatherhead 100” – as one of Northeast Ohio’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2010
The Greater Akron Chamber’s Small Business Council recognized State and Federal Communications, Inc. with the
Excellence in Business Award as an outstanding business in our community
2010 cont.
“News You Can Use” celebrates 10 years of solid contributions to our clients and colleagues
Jim Sedor, Senior Editor, celebrates 10 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
Social Media Coordinator establishes online presence for industry dialog and client feedback
2011
State Government Affairs Council elects Elizabeth Z. Bartz as their President for 2011-2012.
Annual National Multicultural Business Conference chose Elizabeth Z. Bartz, President and CEO to receive a
DiversityBusiness.com Award for its success in business in Ohio.
Nicolette B. Koozer, Sr. Graphics Coordinator, celebrates 10 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
2012
The company expands into the second floor of Courtyard Square to accommodate 30-50 employees in 15,000 sq ft
2013
State and Federal Communications presented with the 41st Annual Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award.
Melissa Coultas joins State and Federal Communications, Inc. as the sales and marketing manager.
Jeff Roberts celebrates 10 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
2013 cont.
Mark Sedmock joins State and Federal Communications as the new comptroller.
State and Federal Communications, Inc. celebrates 20th anniversary.
2013 cont.
Pinnacle Award, September
Website Re-launch, November 1
Website Re-launch seminar in D.C., Nov 12 & 13
WEATHERHEAD Award – December
2014
Elizabeth Z. Bartz, President and CEO, presented the
commencement speech at the Kent State University Trumbull Campus
State and Federal Communications, Inc., was the only Women
Owned Business in Ohio on the Top 50 DiversityBusiness.com List.
2015
State and Federal Communications received the NEO Success Award.
Rebecca South, Federal Compliance Associate, was elected 2015 President of WASRG.
James Sedor, Editor, News You Can Use, celebrates 15th anniversary.
Amber Fish Linke, Esq., Director, Client and Product Operations, celebrates 10th anniversary.
John Cozine, Esq., Compliance Manager. celebrates 10th anniversary.
2016
Elizabeth Z. Bartz, President and CEO, received the PLEN (Public Leadership Education Network) Mentor Award.
Nicolette Bartz Koozer, Sr. Graphics Coordinator, celebrates
15th anniversary.
2017
Nola Werren, Esq., Client Specialist, celebrates 20 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
Washington DC office opens at WeWork.
Joseph May, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, launches the CSR program.
2018
State and Federal Communications celebrates 25th anniversary.
European Lobbying Compliance Laws added to website.
Renold Koozer, Executive Director. celebrates 20 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
2019
Rebecca South, Federal Compliance Associate. celebrates 10 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
Kenneth Kelewae, IT Technician. celebrates 10 years with State and Federal Communications, Inc.
2020
State and Federal Communications receives the COGEL Outstanding Service Award.
State and Federal Communications receives the 2020 Healthy Worksite Bronze Award (for an employer with fewer than 300 employees) from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio.
2021
State and Federal Communications is a recipient of the 2021 Healthy Worksite Recognized Award (for an employer with fewer than 300 employees) from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio.
Elizabeth Bartz is Co-Chair of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Harvest for Hunger Campaign.
2022
State and Federal Communications is a recipient of the 2022 Healthy Worksite Recognized Award (for an employer with fewer than 300 employees) from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio.
2023
State and Federal Communications celebrates its 30th Anniversary.
State and Federal Communications moves to 222 South Main Street, Akron OH.
State and Federal Communications, Inc. has one mission – to ensure you and your organization can comply fully with the myriad and growing government compliance laws and regulations regarding lobbying, campaign finance, and procurement lobbying.
When the original company started in 1976 providing compliance publications services on State Lobbying Laws and also on Political Contributions, it opened a new frontier for access to information in these key fields. Today, our compliance information is instant, with online and up-to-date information provided on our website.