November 11, 2025 •
Looking Forward to STRIDE!
It’s November! The 11th month of the year – the fall sounds, smells, tastes, and activities are in full swing, and I am continuing to take full advantage of great opportunities that come my way! One of the great opportunities […]
It’s November! The 11th month of the year – the fall sounds, smells, tastes, and activities are in full swing, and I am continuing to take full advantage of great opportunities that come my way!
One of the great opportunities that I am referring to is this year’s Public Affairs Council (PAC) STRIDE Social Impact Summit (STRIDE Summit) – which is always a fav! This year’s STRIDE Summit will take place on Thursday, November 13th and will be held virtually, though I have no doubt that the content and speakers will be as rich as the in-person STRIDE Summits have been in the past! If you’re not familiar with the PAC STRIDE Summit, the program focuses primarily on issues related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI); Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Civic Engagement; Corporate Philanthropy and Community/Stakeholder Engagement. If I’m recalling correctly (hey, don’t judge me!), this will be my 3rd PAC STRIDE Summit, and I’m so looking forward to diving in virtually, and not only to see my friends who work in these content spaces, but also the opportunity to soak up all of the timely and relevant information to come!
Will you be attending the PAC STRIDE Summit with me this year? I look forward to seeing you on November 13th! For more information and to register, please click the link – Public Affairs Council (PAC) STRIDE Social Impact Summit (STRIDE Summit)
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April 2, 2025 •
Nneka Chiazor Is New PAC President
To quote Ellie Shaw from American Express, #FirstWoman is leading the Public Affairs Council in its 70-year history…And, I love it. In October 2024, the Public Affairs Council announced Nneka Chiazor would serve as the organization’s next President. She follows […]
To quote Ellie Shaw from American Express, #FirstWoman is leading the Public Affairs Council in its 70-year history…And, I love it.
In October 2024, the Public Affairs Council announced Nneka Chiazor would serve as the organization’s next President. She follows Doug Pinkham who retired January 1st, thereby moving my status up as the second oldest member of the Council, next to Ken Gross!
The minute she was announced, I connected with her on LinkedIn; I sent an email congratulating her; I connected her with Gamble Hayden who had planned to be at Institute, but weather prevented her attending; and I invited her to join me for dinner at The Advocacy Conference. You know what she did next? She invited me to dinner at the PAC Conference!!! She wanted to get a small group of board members together to talk about their experiences with the Council.
Just so you know, I am usually the inviter, not the invitee.
I enjoy getting to know her, talking with her, and talking about my experiences. She has been readily available when needed and I appreciate she has a council staff member with her to make sure she has collected all the information from our conversations.
Prior to joining the Council, Chiazor served as Market Vice President at Cox Communications. She brought more than two decades of experience in communications and public affairs to her new role. At Cox, Chiazor leads a multimillion-dollar operation with more than 1,200 employees representing one of the company’s top five markets, fostering a culture to drive positive business outcomes and excellence. Prior to being promoted in this business leadership role, she also served as Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at the company. Before joining Cox, Chiazor spent 14 years at Verizon Communications, where she held several leadership roles, including Vice President of Public Policy. Chiazor was a member of the Council’s Board of Directors from 2018 to 2023.
I believe her next formal PAC appearance will be at the Spring Executive Board Dinner and Meeting April 23rd and 24th. Introduce yourself to Nneka. You will find you have a new friend.
Thank you.
Elizabeth Z. Bartz
@elizabethbartz
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.
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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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