April 3, 2014 •
State and Federal Communications Team Presents PAC Webinar: Compliance at the State Level
A team of experts from State and Federal Communications is presenting the Public Affairs Council’s Compliance on the State Level webinar this afternoon from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Join us for an hour full of compliance information you […]
A team of experts from State and Federal Communications is presenting the Public Affairs Council’s Compliance on the State Level webinar this afternoon from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Join us for an hour full of compliance information you need right now.
1. Director of Client and Product Operations Amber Fish Linke will start our program by talking about state and local lobbying laws and gift laws.
2. Client Specialist Nola Werren will continue the conversation and discuss the pay-to-play laws, strategies for compliance, and how to avoid violations. She will follow that up with a discussion about state campaign finance laws and where you can make corporate contributions.
3. President and CEO Elizabeth Z. Bartz will round out the discussion with what to watch for in the procurement process.
Riveting conversation for a Thursday afternoon … but so important to know in 2014. If you haven’t already, take the time to register now for the webinar by going to www.pac.org or contact Piper Evans, manager of the council’s Government Relations Practice, at 202-787-5978 or pevans@pac.org.
Your company’s reputation in its home state and where it has business operations depends on it. As we are preparing our program if you have a specific question to ask, please send me an e-mail at ebartz@stateandfed.com.
March 31, 2014 •
See Us in Person!
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 6-9 Broadcast Education Association 2014 Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada April 7-8 […]
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 6-9 Broadcast Education Association 2014 Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada
April 7-8 PAC Spring Executive Meeting, Washington, D.C.
April 11 YouToo Social Media Conference, Kent, Ohio
April 9-11 SGAC Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California
April 30 – May 2 OSBA Convention, Columbus, Ohio
May 8 Women in Government Relations Spring Reception, Washington, D.C.
March 27, 2014 •
Are you ready for some baseball … and compliance?
No surprise it is 2014 and there have been a lot of elections already. And there are more on the horizon. Is your organization ready to handle the requests for contributions from direct contributions, federal PACs, or state PACs? […]
No surprise it is 2014 and there have been a lot of elections already. And there are more on the horizon. Is your organization ready to handle the requests for contributions from direct contributions, federal PACs, or state PACs? Are you even prepared to discuss how the procurement process affects your contribution decisions? And, how do the individual contributions from employees and their families affect the contracts you have in the states, cities, and counties?
On Thursday, April 3rd, Amber Fish Linke, Nola Werren, and I will host the Public Affairs Council Compliance on the State Level webinar from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. It is only an hour long but will be full of the information you need right now.
- Amber Fish Linke will start our program by talking about state and local lobbying laws and gift laws.
- Nola Werren will continue the conversation and discuss the pay-to-play laws, strategies for compliance, and how to avoid violations. She will follow that up with a discussion about state campaign finance laws and where you can make corporate contributions.
- I will round out the discussion with what to watch for in the procurement process.
Riveting conversation for a Thursday afternoon … but so important to know in 2014. Take the time to register now for the webinar by going to www.pac.org or contact Piper Evans, Manager of the Council’s Government Relations Practice, at 202-787-5978 or pevans@pac.org.
Your company’s reputation in its home state and where it has business operations depends on it. As we are preparing our program if you have a specific question to ask, please send me an e-mail at ebartz@stateandfed.com.
Be the person your company can depend on to hit a home run by having this important information at your fingertips.
Until next month, batter up!
Thank you,
Elizabeth Z. Bartz
President and CEO
@elizabethbartz
March 12, 2014 •
Amber Fish Linke Speaking at Public Affairs Council
Amber Fish Linke, Director of Client and Product Operations at State and Federal Communications, will be a presenter at the Public Affairs Council’s “March in the Midwest: A State Government Relations Workshop” on March 13, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Amber […]
Amber Fish Linke, Director of Client and Product Operations at State and Federal Communications, will be a presenter at the Public Affairs Council’s “March in the Midwest: A State Government Relations Workshop” on March 13, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
Amber will team up with political activity lawyer Chris Ashby in the final session, “Overcoming State-Level Compliance Concerns.”
Here is a description of their talk, according to the Public Affairs Council website:
Even the best strategies mean nothing if they’re not carried out ethically. Make sure you’re staying in compliance, meeting your reporting deadlines and protecting your organization’s reputation by learning:
- Regional compliance trends and issues
- Lobbying laws at the state level
- How to comply with gift and pay-to-play rules
- How to build sound compliance procedures that minimize risk
March 4, 2014 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our March – April calendar. State and Federal Communications will be attending these events. If you plan to be there as well, be sure to say hello! March 3-6 PAC National Conference, Miami Beach, Florida March 16-19 […]
Here is our March – April calendar. State and Federal Communications will be attending these events. If you plan to be there as well, be sure to say hello!
March 3-6 PAC National Conference, Miami Beach, Florida
March 16-19 NASPO Marketing to State Governments, San Diego, California
April 7-8 PAC Spring Executive Meeting, Washington, D.C.
April 9-11 SGAC Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California
April 30 – May 2 OSBA Convention, Columbus, OH
March 4, 2014 •
Our March Photo Scrapbook
![Elizabeth, Kristen, and Melissa at booth](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Elizabeth-Kristen-and-Melissa-at-booth.jpg)
![State and Federal Communications hosting a luncheon the first day of the PAC National Grassroots Conference showcasing the recently relaunched State and Federal website. In attendance (left to right): Lacey Janette Meeks with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Robin Mitchell with FedEx, Adam Engelman with the Credit Union National Association, and host Elizabeth Z. Bartz.](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/attendees-2.jpg)
![State and Federal Communications’ team at the PAC National Grassroots Conference Resource Marketplace and Networking Reception. Pictured (left to right): Ren Koozer, executive director; Joe May, social media manager; Elizabeth Z. Bartz; Jon Spontarelli, compliance assistant; and Melissa Coultas, sales and marketing manager.](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/booth1.jpg)
![State and Federal Communication’s team enjoying a Miami Heat game while attending the PAC National Grassroots Conference in Miami, FL. Elizabeth Z. Bartz attempted to persuade LeBron James to return to Cleveland by sporting her Cavaliers jacket. Pictured (left to right): Jon Spontarelli, compliance assistant; Joe May, social media manager; Elizabeth Z. Bartz; and Melissa Coultas, sales and marketing manager with her husband, Chris Coultas.](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Heat-Game-a.jpg)
February 27, 2014 •
Why I Am Excited to Attend the National PAC Conference
Hello, I am Melissa Coultas, Marketing Manager at State and Federal Communications. I will be part of our team leaving for Miami Beach on Sunday to attend the 2014 National PAC Conference. Here is why I am excited to be […]
Hello, I am Melissa Coultas, Marketing Manager at State and Federal Communications. I will be part of our team leaving for Miami Beach on Sunday to attend the 2014 National PAC Conference. Here is why I am excited to be there:
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State and Federal Communications is hosting a Pre-Conference Luncheon on Monday, March 3, at 11:30 a.m. During lunch you can tour our new website and find out more about our various government compliance services. Additionally, our very own Nola Werren, compliance expert with State and Federal Communications for 17 years, will be on-hand to answer any of your questions.
We are giving away a $25 Starbucks gift card to all attendees. So, lunch and coffee are on us in Miami.
See you there!
February 26, 2014 •
Experts, Lunch, and $25 to Starbucks
The Public Affairs Council’s National PAC Conference is just a few days away. If you are attending, we would like to invite you to the State and Federal Communications Pre-Conference Luncheon. We are offering a $25 Starbucks gift card […]
The Public Affairs Council’s National PAC Conference is just a few days away. If you are attending, we would like to invite you to the State and Federal Communications Pre-Conference Luncheon.
We are offering a $25 Starbucks gift card to all attendees. So, coffee is on us in Miami!
Starbucks is close to the Loews Hotel. Take a look:
The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but we don’t expect you to come for all 2 hours; just stop by and say hello. During lunch you can tour our new website and find out more about our various government compliance services. Additionally, our very own Nola Werren, compliance expert with State and Federal Communications for 17 years, will be on-hand to answer any of your questions.
Hope to see you there!
February 25, 2014 •
Nola Werren Answers the Question, “Why Do We Attend PAC?”
Hello, I am Nola Werren, Client Specialist at State and Federal Communications. I am excited to be attending the 2014 National PAC Conference; in fact, I am a regular attendee! Take a look at this video so I can […]
Hello, I am Nola Werren, Client Specialist at State and Federal Communications. I am excited to be attending the 2014 National PAC Conference; in fact, I am a regular attendee! Take a look at this video so I can share with you why I think it is a superb event:
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State and Federal Communications is hosting a Pre-Conference Luncheon on Monday, March 3, at 11:30 a.m. featuring Nola Werren, our compliance expert of 17 years, in an “Ask the Expert” session.
Bring your questions to Miami. Nola will answer them!
February 21, 2014 •
Proud to Be a Sponsor of the National PAC Conference!
State and Federal Communications is excited to be a supporter of the Public Affairs Council’s National PAC Conference. We have a team of four attending this great event. More than this, we are sponsoring the Conference Wi-Fi and the […]
State and Federal Communications is excited to be a supporter of the Public Affairs Council’s National PAC Conference. We have a team of four attending this great event.
More than this, we are sponsoring the Conference Wi-Fi and the Wednesday Networking Breakfast.
Why do we sponsor, you ask? Here is State and Federal Communications President and CEO Elizabeth Bartz to explain:
If you are attending the conference, be sure to join us on Monday, March 3, for our Pre-Conference Luncheon and engage with our experts to see if you can safely say, “I comply!” Our very own compliance expert, Nola Werren, will be on-hand to answer any of your questions. Lunch will be on us and we are also giving away a $25 Starbucks gift card to all attendees!
February 3, 2014 •
We’re Attending the 2014 National Grassroots Conference!
State and Federal Communications is excited to be attending the 2014 National Grassroots Conference this week. Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of the company, and a team of four of the staff, have headed to Miami Beach to participate in […]
State and Federal Communications is excited to be attending the 2014 National Grassroots Conference this week. Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of the company, and a team of four of the staff, have headed to Miami Beach to participate in the program.
We believe in the great value of this gathering and so we are proud to be the sponsor of the Conference Wi-Fi.
You can follow the conversations from the conference on Twitter @PACouncil #GRC14.
January 13, 2014 •
State and Federal Communications Executive Director Attends Public Affairs Council Program
Ren Koozer, Executive Director at State and Federal Communications, is attending the Public Affairs Institute in Laguna Beach, California. The week-long Public Affairs Council program is a combination of unparalleled public affairs speakers, small group discussions, and networking. The Public Affairs […]
Ren Koozer, Executive Director at State and Federal Communications, is attending the Public Affairs Institute in Laguna Beach, California. The week-long Public Affairs Council program is a combination of unparalleled public affairs speakers, small group discussions, and networking.
The Public Affairs Council website says this about the Institute: “For more than thirty years, the Public Affairs Institute has brought together a world-class faculty and senior-level public affairs professionals to discuss emerging political, economic, social and technological issues in a rigorous, intriguing, innovative curriculum.”
Take a look at the exciting agenda!
January 10, 2014 •
Demonstrating Leadership at the State and Federal Level
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 […]
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.
January 3, 2014 •
See Us in Person!
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, […]
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
State and Federal Communications, Inc. provides research and consulting services for government relations professionals on lobbying laws, procurement lobbying laws, political contribution laws in the United States and Canada. Learn more by visiting stateandfed.com.