July 27, 2012 •
Ready Set Walk Update
As the challenge comes to an end, the competition rises
With only three days left of the “Ready, Set, Walk” competition against the Public Affairs Council, employees at State and Federal Communications are eagerly setting aside time to increase their number of steps.
Walking with pedometers strapped to their sides, the employees of State and Federal Communications are focused on prevailing in the competition against their friendly rivals in Washington, DC.
We created a quick video as inspiration for the final three days of our challenge. Take a look!
Video produced by Joanna Kamvouris.
July 23, 2012 •
Ready, Set, Walk!
The Public Affairs Council challenges State and Federal Communications
In the midst of our employee walking challenge, State and Federal Communications has a new friendly rival.
Beginning July 23, the Public Affairs Council and State and Federal Communications will work up a sweat, taking part in a one week challenge called “Ready, Set, Walk” to promote wellness and stir up healthy competition.
Wearing pedometers to track their daily steps, 24 employees from each organization will aim to motivate their co-workers and accumulate the most steps by July 29. Both teams are giving their best effort to walk for the win.
Best of luck to all participants, and let the walking begin!
April 4, 2012 •
State and Federal April Photo Scrapbook
Enjoy this picture from the Public Affairs Council Grassroots Conference:
February 16, 2012 •
Here Comes the Compliance Dream Team!
The Compliance Dream Team is coming to the PAC National Conference in Orlando, Florida at the Universal Portofino Bay Resort February 27 – March 1.
Amol Naik from Google, Elizabeth Bartz of State and Federal Communications, Ken Gross from Skadden Arps, and Michael Toner from Wiley Rein will be making up the Compliance Dream Team.
Bring your compliance concerns. This is your opportunity to unleash all those difficult questions regarding compliance issues.
Don’t miss the Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference. See you there!
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
February 3, 2012 •
Compliance Dream Team
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!
Appearing one time only at the Public Affair Council National PAC Conference is the Compliance Dream Team! I am extremely excited and honored to pair up with The Extra Honorable Ken Gross, The Mighty Honorable Michael Toner, and New Kid on The Block Amol Naik from Google to hear your confessions and questions.
This session will present a series of complicated and pertinent compliance questions to the panel for our expert response. There will also be an opportunity to submit anonymous compliance missteps for us to hear and provide corrective action.
This is bigger than Broadway…Larger than Hollywood. And, it will only happen on Tuesday, February 28th at Portofino Bay, Orlando, Florida. Join us at the Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference.
Looking forward to seeing you out and about!
Elizabeth Bartz
President and CEO, State and Federal Communications, Inc.
January 19, 2012 •
We’ll See You at PAC Grassroots!
State and Federal Communications will be attending the Public Affairs Council’s National Grassroots Conference in Miami Beach, Florida from January 30 until February 2, 2012. This year is the 35th anniversary and the theme of the conference is “Building Allies, Producing Champions.” We hope to see you there!
January 4, 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.
January 8-13, 2012 Public Affairs Council Institute, Laguna, Calif.
January 19, 2012 NCSL Executive Committee Meeting, Kaiwah Island, South Carolina
January 30 – February 2, 2012 National Grassroots Conference, Miami, Florida
February 25 – February 27, 2012 NGA Winter Meeting, Washington, D.C.
February 27 – March 1, 2012 National PAC Conference, Orlando, Florida
December 8, 2011 •
Professional Development – Part Deux
The most popular conferences for government relations professionals are around the corner and both are brought to you by the Public Affairs Council. The Grassroots Conference is in Miami Beach from January 30th to February 2nd and the National PAC Conference is in Orlando from February 27th to March 1st.
First, get past the fact both conferences are in Florida. The Council keeps us busy enough that we rarely get more than a few hours to mill around.
Second, what you need to know is the Council makes sure it has the top-of-the-line speakers for the programs and the sessions are mixed in with people in the field who are doing great things in both grassroots advocacy and PAC recruitment.
Finally, and most important, you will find State and Federal Communications involved with the conferences. We have been involved with the advisory board for each conference, sending a number of staff, and we are included in the Market Resource Program.
You can obtain more information about these conferences at www.pac.org.
Until next month, continue to plan for your professional development. There is nothing like developing the important skills for your organization.
November 16, 2011 •
Public Affairs Council Survey Sheds Light on Opinions about Lobbying
Survey Shows Different Public Views
National Journal reported on a recent Public Affairs Council survey about the public’s opinion of businesses and lobbying. Depending on how the questions about lobbying were posed, public opinion ranged from unfavorable to acceptable.
Here is the National Journal article “Poll: Americans Divided on Companies That Hire Lobbyists” by Andrew Joseph.
You can read the Public Affairs Council’s full report of the survey, “What Americans Think About Business,” as well as their press release and Executive Summary.
The survey was conducted by the Princeton Survey Research Associates International.
September 29, 2011 •
State and Federal September Photo Scrapbook
Here are some fun pictures from recent events.
![Elizabeth Bartz and Ed Biddle Elizabeth Bartz and Ed Biddle](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-08-PLI-2-of-31.jpg)
![PAC State and Local Government Relations PAC State and Local Government Relations](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_0407_lr.jpg)
September 16, 2011 •
We Are Attending PAC State and Local Relations Seminar
Also Sponsoring Networking Breakfast!
State and Federal Communications staff Jeff Roberts, Sarah Kovit, Zachary Hoying, and Ken Kelawae will be attending the Public Affairs Council’s State and Local Government Relations Seminar in Washington D.C. The seminar will be held September 18 – 20.
If you will also be there, be sure to say hello!
State and Federal Communications is also excited be sponsoring the Tuesday morning Networking Breakfast. “We are proud to assist the Public Affairs Council,” said Elizabeth Bartz, the company’s President and CEO.
August 22, 2011 •
En Route
Where you can find us this week:
Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, will be attending the Public Affairs Council Consultant Member Meeting in Washington, D.C. on August 23, 2011.
April 7, 2011 •
State and Federal Scrapbook
We wanted to share two recent fun pictures.
![Megan Huber Megan Huber](http://stateandfed.com/lobbycomply/images/April2011/Megan_Award.jpg)
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