Here is our April-May calendar. State and Federal Communications will be attending these events. If you plan to be there as well, be sure to say hello!

April 13   WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC

April 14   Ohio Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception, Columbus, Ohio

April 22-23   Public Affairs Council Spring Executive Meeting, Washington, DC

April 27   WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC

April 30   DiversityBusiness.com Annual Program, New York City, NY

May 14-16   Women in Government – Western Regional Conference, Denver, Colorado

June 4-6   NCSL Executive Committee Spring Meeting, Denver, Colorado

Here is our January – February calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!

January 8-10   NCSL Winter Executive Committee Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana

January 9-11   Women In Government Annual Meeting, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida

January 11-15   Public Affairs Institute, Laguna Beach, California

January 21-23   U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Washington, D.C.

February 3-6   Public Affairs Council National Grassroots Conference, Key West, Florida

February 20-22   National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Washington, D.C.

February 23-26   Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference, Orlando, Florida

Here is our December-January calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!

December 3   Ohio Society Holiday Party; Washington, DC

December 6-10   COGEL, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

December 9-12   NCSL Fall Forum, Washington, DC

January 8-11   NCSL Executive Committee Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana

January 9-11   Women In Government Annual Meeting, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida

January 11-16   Public Affairs Institute, Laguna Beach, California

Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well it’s you girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement you show it

Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have a town, why don’t you take it
You’re gonna make it after all
You’re gonna make it after all

I am definitely going to date myself with this column, but it must be written. I totally forgot all about Mary Tyler Moore until someone posted the Minneapolis statue on Facebook during the National Conference of State Legislatures. It had me thinking and remembering the influence Mary Richards had on me becoming a professional business woman.

Think of it…what did we have before Mary Richards? Not many. Mary had her own apartment, job, budget, and friends. And, she had the great “a” and “z” bookends, which I attempted to create in ceramics class. [Yes, I still have them.]

Team State and Federal Communications is excited to be heading to NCSL’s Legislative Summit, August 19-22, 2014, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Come see us at Booth 921!

The NCSL website promises there will be “nothing Mini” about this conference:

“Bring home 1,000 ideas from the land of 10,000 lakes this summer in Minnesota. For 40 years, the Legislative Summit is where legislators and staff come together across the aisle to tackle critical problems and find solutions that work…With more than 100 sessions, the time to dig deep into issues you care about, and opportunities to make new friendships and connections, you’ll come home brimming with ideas. So plan to be in Minneapolis Aug. 19-22. We’ll see you there, and together Build Strong States.”

Here is our August – September calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!

August 9-13, 2014 CSG National & CSG West Annual Conference, Anchorage, Alaska

August 19-22, 2014   NCSL Legislative Summit, Minneapolis, Minnesota

September 8, 2014  WGR Toastmasters, Washington, D.C.

September 11-12, 2014   PLI: Corporate Political Activities Seminar, Washington, D.C.

September 22, 2014  WGR Toastmasters, Washington, D.C.

September 29 – October 1, 2014   PAC State and Local Government Affairs Conference, Alexandria, Virginia

It is summer and you know what that means in state government affairs. Meetings. Meetings. Meetings.

Okay, I know many of you will not be at the first one but I will see you at many of the other places across the continental United States.

1.  Greek Orthodox Clergy-Laity Congress—July 6-10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;

2.  National Governors Association—July 10-July 13 in Nashville, Tennessee;

3.  Council of State Governments MLC—July 13-July 16 in Omaha, Nebraska;

4.  IACREOT Conference—July 23-24 in Bonita Springs, Florida;

5.  NCSL Legislative Leaders—July 24-25 in Washington, DC;

6.  Council of State Governments National and Western Annual Conference—
August 9-13 in Anchorage, Alaska; and

7.  National Conference of State Legislatures—August 18-22 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Now that is a lot of traveling for anyone to handle. I skipped a couple of the other regional CSG meetings because…well, I do need to stop at the office and home every once in a while.

Follow the travel either on Facebook or Twitter @elizabethbartz. You may enjoy the photos and the opportunities or it just might tire you out. Either way, it will not be boring.

Looking forward to sharing with you my reflection of owning State and Federal Communications for 21 years in next month’s issue. Stay tuned.

Here is our July – August calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!

June 25, 2014  WGR Toastmasters, Washington, D.C.

July 10-13, 2014   National Governors Association Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee

July 13-16, 2014   CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference, Omaha, Nebraska

July 14, 2014   WGR Toastmasters, Washington, D.C.

July 23, 2014   IACREOT Conference, Bonita Springs, Florida

July 23-25, 2014   NCSL Legislative Leadership, Washington, D.C.

July 28, 2014   WGR Toastmasters, Washington, D.C.

August 3-6, 2014   CSG/Eastern Regional Conference Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland

August 9-13, 2014 CSG National & CSG West Annual Conference, Anchorage, Alaska

August 19-22, 2014   NCSL Legislative Summit, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Here is our May – June calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!

April 30-May 2, 2014  OSBA Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio

May 8, 2014   WGR Spring Reception, Washington, D.C.

May 16, 2014   University of Akron Law Alumni Reunion, Akron, Ohio

May 20, 2014   WGR PACS, Politics, and Grassroots Conference, Washington, D.C.

May 27, 2014   National Press Club, Washington, D.C.

May 29-31, 2014   NCSL Executive Committee Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska

June 22-26, 2014   BIO International Convention, San Diego, California

State and Federal Communications, Inc., nationally recognized for its government compliance resources, announces 2013 appointments and achievements, highlighting the company’s embodiment of leadership and ethical standards.

President and CEO, Elizabeth Bartz, has been selected to join the Board of Directors for the National Conference of State Legislatures Foundation and the Public Affairs Council. Serving on both boards, Bartz brings with her the values and principles she imparts on State and Federal Communications, Inc. She also brings years of knowledge and experience surrounding government compliance and her dedication to the public affairs industry.

The values demonstrated throughout the company’s 20-year history include a commitment to the public affairs industry as a whole and the overall community. Under Bartz’ leadership and foresight and with much hard work, State and Federal Communications also received recognition for its growth and involvement in the community. The company received a 2013 Weatherhead 100 award for being one of the fastest-growing companies in Northeast Ohio. Additionally, State and Federal Communications received the Private Sector Small Company 2013 Pinnacle Award of Summit County. This exclusive honor is given to those organizations serving the greater good of the community and continued efforts around corporate social responsibility.

The leadership exemplified by Bartz is inspiring and a reminder of the impact a small business can make. “I know many of my colleagues and clients are also in leadership roles and doing even more than State and Federal Communications, and I only hope we set an example for the next generation of leaders,” stated Bartz.

Here is our January – March calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!

January 2-5   Women In Government’s – 20th Annual State Director’s Conference, Phoenix, Arizona

January 12-17   Public Affairs Institute, Laguna Beach, California

January 22-24   The United States Conference of Mayors’ 82nd Winter Meeting, Washington, D.C.

January 30 – February 1   NCSL Executive Committee Meeting & NCSL Foundation Board Meeting, Austin, Texas

February 3-6   Public Affairs Council National Grassroots Conference, Miami Beach, Florida

March 3-6   Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference, Miami Beach, Florida

March 16-19   NASPO Marketing to State Governments, San Diego, California

Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO of
State and Federal Communications, is attending the National Council of State Legislatures’ Fall Forum from December 4-6 in Washington, D.C..

Bartz is a member NCSL’s Board of Directors.

According to organization’s website:

“The Fall Forum brings together legislators and staff to craft solutions to critical issues and network with colleagues from around the nation. Join fellow legislators at Lobby Day on Capitol Hill to advocate for the states. Attend exclusive briefings for legislative staff. And work on important state issues as part of NCSL’s standing committees.”

You can find out more about the event’s agenda here.