April 27, 2012 •
State and Federal Communications Receives United Way Awards
Campaign Chair’s Award and Highest Per Employee Corporate Giving Award
The United Way of Summit County held their 2012 Annual Meeting at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, Ohio on Wednesday, April 25. After a very successful 2011 campaign, State and Federal Communications received two awards in recognition of its efforts.
Along with nine other organizations, the company was given the Campaign Chair Award. According to the United Way, this award was “presented to organizations for extraordinary achievement, outstanding increases and successful first-time campaigns.”
State and Federal Communications also received the “Highest Per Employee Corporate Giving Award” in the category of a company with 49 or fewer employees.
Thank you United Way of Summit County. We are thrilled to be a part of the amazing work you do each year. And thank you to everyone here at State and Federal Communications for their generous effort to make our campaign a success!
April 17, 2012 •
Elizabeth Bartz at the National Summit on Strategic Communications
Speaking on advocacy and outreach
Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, was a presenter at the National Summit on Strategic Communications in Washington, D.C. yesterday.
The session was “Lobbying and Advocacy: Winning Strategies for Changing Times.” According to the conference agenda, the discussion consisted of the following:
“Thousands of political players, representing various causes, lobby on issues through diverse and fluid factions. Some research suggests that these factions often cancel each other out and prevent disruptive swings in public policy. Yet, this is no reason for organizations to step away from political involvement. As agencies and governments struggle with growing needs for services and large budget cuts, companies will be expected to play an even greater role in addressing society’s problems and advocating for solutions.”
The panel featured Elizabeth Bartz and Story Partners Chairperson Gloria Story Dittus, and was moderated by Tim Flaherty, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton.
April 12, 2012 •
Our Own Cavs Honorary Captain for a Day!
Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, was the Honorary Captain at Tuesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers game! We are quite certain the Cavs won that game…because Elizabeth shook Antawn Jamison’s hand!
April 5, 2012 •
Your Lobbyist Compliance Experts
The mission of State and Federal Communications is to make sure that your organization can say, “I Comply.”
We are the leading authority and exclusive information source on legislation and regulations surrounding campaign finance and political contributions; state, federal, and municipal lobbying; and procurement lobbying.
Contact us to learn how conveniently our services will allow you to say “I Comply” for your compliance activities.
Be sure to visit stateandfed.com and if you have any questions, you can contact us at 330-761-9960, or info@stateandfed.com.
April 4, 2012 •
State and Federal April Photo Scrapbook
Enjoy this picture from the Public Affairs Council Grassroots Conference:
March 30, 2012 •
See Us in Person!
Take a look at our April and May calendar. Say hello at future events where State and Federal Communications will be attending and/or speaking regarding compliance issues.
April 15-17, 2012 NASPO 2012 – How to Market to State Governments Meeting, Orlando, Florida
April 16-17, 2012 National Summit on Strategic Communications, Washington, D.C.
April 17-18, 2012 Public Affairs Council Spring Executive Board Meeting, Washington, D.C.
April 19, 2012 Kent State University, Washington Program in National Issues, Washington, D.C.
April 19-20, 2012 Campaigns & Elections Tech Conference, Washington, D.C.
April 27-29, 2012 Greek American Foundation – National Innovation Conference, New York, NY
May 2-4, 2012 Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention, Cincinnati, OH
May 17-20, 2012 CSG Spring Leadership Conference, LaQuinta, CA
May 21-23, 2012 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Summit, Washington, D.C.
March 27, 2012 •
State and Federal Communications’ Expansion
A note from President and CEO Elizabeth Bartz
As I am sitting here in my office, movers are taking computers, desks, phones, credenzas, and printers upstairs at 80 South Summit. It’s an expansion and not a move for State and Federal Communications.
A year ago I thought this would be moving week out of the building, but we were able to take over available space after a Cleveland law firm downsized its Akron office. That’s good for a lot of reasons including letterhead and business cards stay the same.
State and Federal Communications will soon celebrate its 19th anniversary in Akron, Ohio. We started on Akron-Peninsula Road in a 900 square foot office. In 1996, we moved to Merriman Road where I thought the 3,500 square foot office would be home for a long, long time. We grew out of it and in 2002 we moved to Downtown Akron in the Courtyard Square building and now have 15,000 square feet of space. According to building developers, that amount of space can hold 50 staff people. We are almost there with 30 people on staff.
This expansion is allowing State and Federal Communications to increase our staff to help all of our clients. The changes in lobbying, political contributions, ethics, and procurement lobbying are changing all of the time in the states, cities, counties, and federal governments. Keeping up with it requires people devoted to research and understanding how they affect you—our clients.
You might not see changes, but I want you to know we are always making sure we are providing you with the resources you need for your government affairs work.
Until next month, stay off the eBay Political Collectibles site…I have wall space to cover!
March 16, 2012 •
Greater Akron Chamber Holds Annual Meeting
State and Federal Communications attends as Steve Marks was honored.
State and Federal Communications was proud to be a Gold Sponsor at the Greater Akron Chamber’s 105th Annual Meeting. The event gave the Greater Akron Chamber the opportunity to highlight the many ways it is working to promote growth, innovation, and cooperation in our region.
Steve Marks, Co-CEO of Main Street Gourmet and founder of the Akron Marathon, was the recipient of the H. Peter Burg Award.
Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, is a member of the Greater Akron Chamber’s Board of Directors.
March 14, 2012 •
Lobbyist Compliance and Other Resources Online
State and Federal Communications, Inc. is your compliance information source for campaign finance, lobbying compliance, procurement, and ethics laws.
Take a tour of our site and click on the “Free Live Online Demo” on the middle of the left column of the home page. You will open a page with three blue links, located in the middle of the page:
•Executive Source Guide on Lobbying Laws
•Executive Source Guide on Political Contributions
•Executive Source Guide on Procurement Lobbying
Click on any one – or all three – to view the state of Alaska compliance information we provide to clients. This comprehensive and vital compliance information is updated continuously.
We have this same online information for all 50 states, the federal government, and 226 municipal and regional governments.
If you would like to view everything we have for online clients, contact us at info@stateandfed.com or 330-761-9960 and ask about our two-week trial. There is no cost for the trial, and you are under no obligation to purchase.
We can think of no better way for you to see the value in our online resources than for you and your team to actually use them for two weeks in your compliance efforts.
March 7, 2012 •
Happy Birthday, Ohio!
State and Federal Communications sponsors reception in Washington, D.C.
State and Federal Communications is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Ohio Birthday Reception in Washington D.C.! The grand event will take place tonight at the Library of Congress.
Elizabeth Bartz, the company’s President and CEO, will be in attendance.
March 2, 2012 •
Rebecca South Elected an Officer of WASRG
Rebecca South, Federal Compliance Associate at State and Federal Communications, has been elected Treasurer of the Washington Area State Relations Group (WASRG).
The election took place at WASRG’s Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon on February 9. Congratulations, Rebecca!
According to their site, “The Washington Area State Relations Group (WASRG) is one of the nation’s largest organizations dedicated exclusively to serving state government relations professionals. Since the mid-1970s, WASRG has been providing its corporate, trade association and public sector members with a unique and valuable opportunity to interact with their peers, key state officials and public policy experts.”
Rebecca South, based in Washington, D.C., has extensive background in federal government compliance. She served 15 years as Government Relations Administrator for a national lobbying firm where she directed internal political compliance programs to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws regarding lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance. She also has substantive experience in the creation, management, and rules governing political action committees.
Rebecca began her career as a staff member on the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in the early 1990s, and also served as a Program Director with an association management firm. She is an active member of Women in Government Relations, Toastmasters International, Public Affairs Council, and American League of Lobbyists.
March 1, 2012 •
See Us in Person!
Plan to say hello at future events where State and Federal Communications will be attending and/or speaking regarding compliance issues.
March 7, 2012 Ohio’s Birthday Party, Washington, D.C.
March 15, 2012 Greater Akron Chamber Annual Meeting, Akron, Ohio
March 21-23, 2012 SGAC Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts
April 15-17, 2012 NASPO 2012 – How to Market to State Governments Meeting, Orlando, Florida
April 16-17, 2012 National Summit on Strategic Communications, Washington, D.C.
April 27-29, 2012 Greek American Foundation – National Innovation Conference, New York, NY
February 28, 2012 •
Elizabeth Bartz Supports Sen. Sherrod Brown
Joins Ohio Business Leaders in Letter of Support
Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, joined other business leaders from Ohio in a public statement of support for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).
According to a press release:
Business leaders from across Ohio announced their support of Senator Sherrod Brown today in a statement citing his strong record of fighting for Ohio jobs and businesses. The announcement highlights Sen. Brown’s efforts to fight China’s illegal currency manipulation and cut down on outsourcing, both of which costs Ohio jobs.
The public statement opens with the following:
“As business leaders in Ohio we know that Senator Sherrod Brown is a champion for Ohio’s business community and is fighting everyday for Ohio jobs and businesses. We urge Ohioans across the state not to believe third-party attack ads that say otherwise. Sherrod Brown has consistently demonstrated that Ohio jobs are his top priority and his commitment to strengthening Ohio employers will not waver. When it comes to Ohio’s business community, Senator Sherrod Brown is ready and willing to help.“
To read the full text and see the other supporters in the statement, you can find the press release at this link.
February 3, 2012 •
See Us in Person!
Plan to say hello at future events where State and Federal Communications will be attending and/or speaking regarding compliance issues.
February 7, 2012 NCSL Foundation Bi-Annual Luncheon, Washington, D.C.
February 17, 2012 Innovate to Motivate, Washington, D.C.
February 25 – February 27, 2012 National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Washington, D.C.
February 27 – March 1, 2012 National PAC Conference, Miami, Florida
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.
