November 2, 2023 •
Public Affairs Council’s PAC Institute
I was a traditional student. You know I did what was expected of me. I graduated high school and went to college for a BA. Took a short-term job at an NPR station and realized if I needed to make […]
I was a traditional student. You know I did what was expected of me. I graduated high school and went to college for a BA. Took a short-term job at an NPR station and realized if I needed to make a change, I needed more education. I obtained an MA and went to work thinking I knew it all.
But you know I didn’t. Statistics was not my favorite class in graduate school so when I moved to DC, I took a class at the Department of Agriculture so I could try on my own time to learn more about it. After all these decades I really do not use statistics.
Again, for decades I sat at my desk running the company. In 2009, I read about the Public Affairs Council’s PAC Institute and applied for the 2010 class. It was amazing. We did not spend our time talking about how a bill becomes law, how to lobby, or how to be a perfect employee.
From the Council’s website, step outside the day-to-day challenges of your job. Focus on the broader issues shaping the business and political environments in which your organization operates.
The Public Affairs Institute combines a rigorous curriculum with small, carefully selected classes to provide participants with unmatched opportunities to learn directly from premier faculty. Speakers are issue experts from leading universities, think tanks, and the top levels of government.
The Institute’s three-year course of study ensures graduates gain an in-depth understanding of the pivotal issues in public affairs today. You will be immersed in an exceptional educational and networking environment renowned for its innovation and excellence.
The Institute curriculum is developed for public affairs executives by public affairs executives. Topics are chosen based on input from previous graduates about the challenges that they and their organizations face.
In 2010, State and Federal Communications sent the following to Institute and in January 2023, Gamble Hayden will be part of the freshman class.
Elizabeth Bartz—Class of 2012
Ren Koozer—Class of 2016
Jean Cantrell—Class of 2013
Rebecca South—Class of 2019
Joseph May—Class of 2023
As you prepare for your professional development look at this awesome program. If you have any specific questions, please contact me. I love promoting the PAC Institute. #AlwaysLearning
Thank you.
Elizabeth Z. Bartz @elizabethbartz
February 2, 2023 •
The Public Affairs Council
Are you a member of the Public Affairs Council? I joined the PAC’s Membership Committee, headed up by Greg Crist from AdvaMed and, in all honesty, was shocked at the companies who are not members. Consider this column your invitation […]
Are you a member of the Public Affairs Council? I joined the PAC’s Membership Committee, headed up by Greg Crist from AdvaMed and, in all honesty, was shocked at the companies who are not members.
Consider this column your invitation to join.
As a busy public affairs executive, you have a lot to manage – issues, priorities, expectations, staff – while remaining abreast of political and economic trends which affect your business. The Public Affairs Council is always there to help by providing the education, expertise, and a professional community you and your colleagues need to meet your goals. Though its diverse membership of more than 700 companies, associations, advocacy organizations, and consulting firms do not always agree on the issues, they are united by a desire for ideas that work. They help them achieve success through:
- Free, individualized counsel and advice. Need help with strategic planning, measuring the impact of your work, engaging your CEO, or getting a new hire up to speed? The staff experts in Washington and Brussels can answer these questions and more.
- Research and information sharing. Want to know how your program stacks up against your competitors? Looking for data to help you justify additional staff or budget? Curious to see how other companies structure their departments? It has hundreds of resources, including benchmarking and trend studies, and sample materials from org charts to social media policies.
- More than 100 training events each year (have you seen our company calendar?)– from multi-day conferences to concise and focused teleconferences – on a variety of topics and for everyone from entry-level to seasoned veterans. Members receive discounted or free registration to all Council events, plus all policy issue and best practice webinars are included with the membership.
- Connections to more than 10,000 individual members who understand your challenges and share your drive for results.
Yes, there are others, but only the Public Affairs Council offers expertise in lobbying, corporate social responsibility, issues management in addition to PACs, international markets, digital advocacy, corporate communications, and everything in between. One annual membership fee gives you – and every employee of your company – access to a host of valuable benefits.
Simply put, the Council offers an excellent return on your investment. You can learn more on the Council’s website, at www.pac.org.
Connect with Doug Pinkham, dpinkham@pac.org, and he will give you more specifics on the benefits of membership…and pick up the cost of a cup of coffee.
The Public Affairs Council was the first association I was introduced to when I joined State and Federal Associates in 1983 and the first association I joined when I bought my department and started State and Federal Communications almost 30 years ago. I never think about whether it is worth it…because it always is!
May 1, 2017 •
See us in person!
We’ve got a busy month of May planned. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello! May 1 Book Forum – The Soul of the First Amendment, Washington, DC May 2 Ohio Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting […]
We’ve got a busy month of May planned. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello!
May 1 Book Forum – The Soul of the First Amendment, Washington, DC
May 2 Ohio Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Reception, Columbus, Ohio
May 3 Free Website Tour of State and Federal Communications Online Publications
May 4 Leadership in the 21st Century Program Alumni Event, Washington, DC
May 4 Public Affairs Council Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour, Washington, DC
May 9 WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC
May 11 Montgomery County Council – African Affairs Advisory Group Meeting, Silver Spring, Maryland
May 12 Advocacy Leaders Network: Advocacy on the Cheap: Changing the World on Any Budget, Washington, DC
May 18 17th Annual Omnikal Business Summit, New York, NY
May 23 WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC
May 24 2017 Advocacy Leaders Network Spring Happy Hour, Washington, DC
March 3, 2017 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our March calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello! March 6-9 PAC National PAC Conference, Miami Beach, Florida March 7 NCSL Foundation Lunch, Washington DC March 7 Women in Government Relations Leadership Program […]
Here is our March calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello!
March 6-9 PAC National PAC Conference, Miami Beach, Florida
March 7 NCSL Foundation Lunch, Washington DC
March 7 Women in Government Relations Leadership Program Session #3, Washington, DC
March 9 Montgomery County Council – African American Affairs Advisory Group Meeting, Silver Spring, Maryland
March 12-14 NASPO Exchange – How to Market to State Governments, St. Louis, Missouri
March 14 WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC
March 23 NCSL Foundation and SGAC Annual Roundtable, Washington, DC
March 23-25 American Copy Editors Society National Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida
March 28 WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC
March 29-31 SGAC National Summit, New Orleans, Louisiana
March 2, 2017 •
Going to the National PAC Conference? So are we!
We can’t wait to see everyone at the Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference. If you’ll be attending, come on by and say hello at our Resource Marketplace booth.
We can’t wait to see everyone at the Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference. If you’ll be attending, come on by and say hello at our Resource Marketplace booth.
January 27, 2017 •
We’re Heading to The Advocacy Conference!
Public Affairs Council Advocacy Conference, here we come! We can’t wait to see everyone. If you’ll be attending, come on by and say hello at our Resource Marketplace Booth.
Public Affairs Council Advocacy Conference, here we come! We can’t wait to see everyone. If you’ll be attending, come on by and say hello at our Resource Marketplace Booth.
October 14, 2016 •
Do You Have Questions about Pay-to-Play and the Procurement Process?
Most of us have an idea of what lobbying is, but as states expand the definitions of lobbying, more activities may now trigger registration and reporting requirements. And, as states tighten political contribution rules, more and more contractors may run […]
Most of us have an idea of what lobbying is, but as states expand the definitions of lobbying, more activities may now trigger registration and reporting requirements. And, as states tighten political contribution rules, more and more contractors may run into problems because of pay-to-play laws. But in order to comply with the rules, you need to know the rules.
State and Federal Communications is taking part in two events over the next few weeks looking specifically at these issues. This fall our Compliance Client Specialist Nola Werren, Esq., will present “Compliance: Pay-to-Play and Procurement Lobbying Process” at events with the Public Affairs Council and WASRG, the Washington Area State Relations Group.
As an expert in the field, Nola will share her knowledge and experiences during a Public Affairs Council webinar and at the annual WASRG Symposium. Topics she will cover include the procurement process; lobbying requirements in the states, including best practices to ensure compliance; and pay-to-play laws. It is this area of pay-to-play, the nexus between making a contribution and the award of a contract, that can have far-reaching consequences for a business.
The Public Affairs Council’s webinar will be held on October 27th and is entitled “Compliance: State-Level Laws and Recent Trends.” The WASRG Annual Symposium begins at noon on November 2nd at Carmine’s at 425 7th Street NW in Washington, DC.
Make sure you keep checking in with State and Federal Communications, Inc. We are your #1 resource on government relations compliance.
October 7, 2016 •
State and Federal at 2016 State & Local Government Relations Conference
President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, Inc., Elizabeth Bartz, together with staff members Renae Bomba, Sarah Gray, and Chris Patrizi, recently attended the 2016 Public Affairs Council State and Local Government Relations Conference in Alexandria, VA, from September […]
President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, Inc., Elizabeth Bartz, together with staff members Renae Bomba, Sarah Gray, and Chris Patrizi, recently attended the 2016 Public Affairs Council State and Local Government Relations Conference in Alexandria, VA, from September 26 to 28, 2016.
The Public Affairs Council did a great job in presenting attendees with the latest trends in government relations and the opportunity to network with industry professionals. Attendees of the conference heard speakers covering a wide array of topics aimed at providing practical tips for state government relations professionals. Break-out session subjects included presentations and discussions on state legislative predictions, public attitudes toward business, engaging local communities, using social media to build relationships with legislators, and state-level lobbying compliance.
State and Federal Communications, Inc. was the proud sponsor of the conference’s networking breakfast held Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
For more information on the Public Affairs Council please visit http://pac.org/.
October 3, 2016 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our October/November calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello! October 3 Akron Roundtable 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, Akron, Ohio October 19-21 Public Affairs Council Fall Board Meeting, Laguna Beach, California October 20 Akron […]
Here is our October/November calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello!
October 3 Akron Roundtable 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, Akron, Ohio
October 19-21 Public Affairs Council Fall Board Meeting, Laguna Beach, California
October 20 Akron Roundtable, Akron, Ohio
November 10 Professional Women in Advocacy Conference, Washington, DC
November 16-18 NABPAC Biennial Post-Election Conference, Breakers Palm Beach, Florida
November 19-22 SGAC Leaders’ Policy Conference, Dana Point, California
September 26, 2016 •
We’re on Our Way to #SLGR16
Say hello to our team at the 2016 State and Local Government Relations Conference! Follow the conference conversations on Twitter at #SLGR16.
Say hello to our team at the 2016 State and Local Government Relations Conference!
September 2, 2016 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our September/October calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello! September 8-9 Practising Law Institute, Corporate Political Activities Seminar, Washington, DC September 15 Akron Roundtable, Akron, OH September 26-28 PAC State and Local […]
Here is our September/October calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello!
September 8-9 Practising Law Institute, Corporate Political Activities Seminar, Washington, DC
September 15 Akron Roundtable, Akron, OH
September 26-28 PAC State and Local Government Relations Conference, Alexandria, VA
October 3 Akron Roundtable 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, Akron, Ohio
October 19-21 Public Affairs Council Fall Board Meeting, Laguna Beach, California
October 20 Akron Roundtable, Akron, Ohio
August 1, 2016 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our August/September calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello! August 8-11 NCSL 2016 Legislative Summit, Chicago, IL August 18 Akron Roundtable, Akron, OH September 7-9 Practising Law Institute, Corporate Political Activities Seminar, Washington, […]
Here is our August/September calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello!
August 8-11 NCSL 2016 Legislative Summit, Chicago, IL
August 18 Akron Roundtable, Akron, OH
September 7-9 Practising Law Institute, Corporate Political Activities Seminar, Washington, DC
September 15 Akron Roundtable, Akron, OH
September 26-28 PAC State and Local Government Relations Conference, Alexandria, VA
June 13, 2016 •
We’re Heading to the 2016 National Grassroots Conference!
State and Federal Communications is excited to be a sponsor of the 2016 National Grassroots Conference next week. We believe in the great value of this gathering! Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of the company, will be bringing a team […]
State and Federal Communications is excited to be a sponsor of the 2016 National Grassroots Conference next week.
We believe in the great value of this gathering! Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of the company, will be bringing a team to Alexandria, VA to participate in the program. We never miss it.
You can follow the conversations from the conference on Twitter @PACouncil #2016GRC.
June 6, 2016 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our June/July calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello! June 6-9 2016 BIO International Convention, San Francisco, CA June 13-15 US Chamber’s America’s Small Business Summit, Washington, DC June 20-22 Public Affairs […]
Here is our June/July calendar. If you are attending any of these events, please say hello!
June 6-9 2016 BIO International Convention, San Francisco, CA
June 13-15 US Chamber’s America’s Small Business Summit, Washington, DC
June 20-22 Public Affairs Council National Grassroots Conference, Alexandria, VA
June 23 Public Affairs Council Digital Media and Advocacy Summit, Alexandria, VA
June 24-27 U.S. Conference of Mayors 84th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
June 28 Walmart Manufacturing Summit, Bentonville, Arkansas
July 14-17 National Governors Association Summer Meeting, Des Moines, IA
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