May 5, 2014 •
We Still Go Red for Women
For the third year, State and Federal Communications has joined the American Heart Association in its Go Red for Women program. This year I am a member of the Circle of Red Society, and John Chames is a member of […]
For the third year, State and Federal Communications has joined the American Heart Association in its Go Red for Women program. This year I am a member of the Circle of Red Society, and John Chames is a member of the Red Tie Society.
This is still an important message.
TODAY, heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. But it can be prevented. TODAY, Make It Your Mission to learn how to stop this killer, and then tell five women you love you want them to live. TODAY, you can help us stop heart disease in our lifetime. You have an opportunity to support this mission. Call your local American Heart Association and make a contribution. Here is how your donation can make a difference:
- $1,000 provides the newest CPR guidelines to more than 60 emergency care providers, teaching them the most effective skills for treating cardiac arrest.
- $500 allows us to distribute the innovative CPR Anytime to 10 women who can then train 2 to 3 friends or loved ones.
- $250 will teach 50 women in your community the connection between good food and good health by showing them heart-healthy ways to prepare food using the Recipes for the Heart cookbook.
- $100 can equip one hospital or health department with American Stroke Association resources to educate female patients, the public, and health professionals on stroke prevention and life after stroke.
TODAY, check out www.heart.org and learn more about heart health. TODAY is the day to make a difference.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Z. Bartz
President and CEO
@elizabethbartz
May 2, 2014 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our May – June calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello! April 30-May 2, 2014 OSBA Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio May 8, 2014 WGR Spring Reception, Washington, D.C. […]
Here is our May – June calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!
April 30-May 2, 2014 OSBA Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio
May 8, 2014 WGR Spring Reception, Washington, D.C.
May 16, 2014 University of Akron Law Alumni Reunion, Akron, Ohio
May 20, 2014 WGR PACS, Politics, and Grassroots Conference, Washington, D.C.
May 27, 2014 National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
May 29-31, 2014 NCSL Executive Committee Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska
June 22-26, 2014 BIO International Convention, San Diego, California
May 2, 2014 •
Our Research Department Hosts a Terrific Extern
The State and Federal Communications Research Department had the privilege of hosting Latoya Peterson, an extern from the University of Akron School of Law, this semester. We challenged her with a variety of projects, but most of her […]
The State and Federal Communications Research Department had the privilege of hosting Latoya Peterson, an extern from the University of Akron School of Law, this semester. We challenged her with a variety of projects, but most of her focus was on helping us identify and summarize legislation affecting the areas of lobbying laws, campaign finance, and procurement lobbying. The beginning of the year in particular has an especially large volume of bills and Latoya assisted the department’s research associates with the workload.
Latoya had worked in the Ohio General Assembly and already had a background in government affairs, so she had no problem picking up what kinds of bills we wanted to track. She was also able to quickly learn the fine details of working in our database and then she was off and running!
It was a pleasure to have Latoya work with us over the past few months. Hopefully we’ll be blessed with her positive energy again.
May 1, 2014 •
Our May Photo Scrapbook
![Guest speaker, Diane Laney Fitzpatrick, writer of Home Sweet Homes: How Bundt Cakes, Bubble Wrap, and My Accent Helped Me Survive Nine Moves at the SGAC Annual Meeting in San Francisco. [left to right: Elizabeth Z. Bartz; Fitzpatrick; and James Warner, Esq.]](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Diane-L-Fitzpatrick-EB-JW.jpg)
![While in San Diego, California for the NASPO meeting, Elizabeth met with 10 year veteran and former State and Federal Communications, Inc. Comptroller, Jeff Roberts [left] and his twin brother Ted Roberts [right.]](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Jeff-and-Ted-Roberts.jpg)
For the sixth time, State and Federal Communications, Inc., under the leadership of President and CEO Elizabeth Z. Bartz, has been selected as one of the top women-owned businesses in Ohio, and is the only company recognized from Summit […]
For the sixth time, State and Federal Communications, Inc., under the leadership of President and CEO Elizabeth Z. Bartz, has been selected as one of the top women-owned businesses in Ohio, and is the only company recognized from Summit County.
The “Top Businesses in America” program award from DiversityBusiness.com, a web-based publisher and business site, selected the Akron company due to its overall leadership and economic achievements, ranking it in the top 50 of women-owned businesses in Ohio in 2014.
This is a considerable accomplishment given the current business climate in Ohio. The state currently ranks 48th in the country in combined economic clout for women-owned companies – a measurement averaging the rankings in growth in number according to the fourth annual State of Women-Owned Businesses report, sponsored by American Express OPEN.
Bartz recognizes the trend and sees this award as an opportunity. “As a successful small business owner and a woman, I believe it is important to be an example to other women, to demonstrate to the community what women can achieve and the impact we can have.”
Bartz says hard work in both business and community, is how rising above the trend is possible. She has witnessed disparity firsthand throughout her professional career, and uses these experiences as a motivator to grow not only her company and mentor her staff, but to also mentor other women in the community.
Bartz believes the best advice she can give to other women is to encourage them to take on leadership roles and immerse themselves in the community. United Way of Summit County, Go Red for Women, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve, Susan G. Komen – Race for a Cure, the WKSU/Kent State University Foundation, and the Akron Urban League’s Speakers Series Platinum sponsorship only begin to chronicle the array of local organizations Bartz and her company support. She serves in a leadership role on multiple local and national boards, including Kent State University’s National Alumni Association Board, the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Foundation, Council of State Governments (CSG) Associations, Public Affairs Council, and the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL).
“Keep growing and keep leading. This is how we create a counter-trend in Ohio,” said Bartz, who also encourages her staff to get involved. “Last year we celebrated our 20th anniversary, launched a new website, and increased our staff by nine percent. My staff gets all the credit for our achievements, but their dedication to the company is surpassed by their dedication to the community.”
This month, State and Federal Communications was also presented with an award for the highest per employee corporate giving for companies with less than 50 employees from the United Way of Summit County. Bartz believes the demonstration of their core values sets the company apart from other similar small businesses and are the ingredients needed to shift the direction Ohio is heading with diversity in the workplace.
The “Top Businesses in America” program is sponsored by major brands, including Apple, AT&T, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Office Depot, Toyota, Cisco, and Verizon. The program offers one of the nation’s most coveted awards. More than 3,000 award recipients have been honored since the program’s inception. Bartz and the company also won the award in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
April 15, 2014 •
We’re a Proud Sponsor of YouToo Social Media Conference 2014
On April 11, Megan Huber, Joe May, Elliott Postlewait, and Jim Sedor from State and Federal Communications, Inc. attended the 2014 YouToo Social Media Conference at Kent State University. The event was co-hosted by the Akron Area Public Relations Society […]
On April 11, Megan Huber, Joe May, Elliott Postlewait, and Jim Sedor from State and Federal Communications, Inc. attended the 2014 YouToo Social Media Conference at Kent State University. The event was co-hosted by the Akron Area Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Kent State Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
State and Federal Communications was proud to be a sponsor of this great conference.
YouToo never fails to be an extraordinary place to learn about best practices and latest strategies in social media communications. Some of the top moments included the opening plenary with Andrea Weckerle, keynote speaker Danny Brown, and a lively panel with Brimfield Police Chief David Oliver and Cleveland City Councilperson Joe Cimperman.
You can see the lineup of speakers on the event page. I would highly recommend keeping a watchful eye on YouToo’s YouTube channel for videos from the 2014 conference!
Thank you, Akron Area PRSA and Kent PRSSA. We had a wonderful time.
April 9, 2014 •
We are in California for the SGAC Annual Meeting 2014!
Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of State and Federal Communications, and Senior Compliance Associate Jim Warner are attending the State Government Affairs Council’s 2014 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. This year’s conference promises a great combination of expert […]
Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of State and Federal Communications, and Senior Compliance Associate Jim Warner are attending the State Government Affairs Council’s 2014 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. This year’s conference promises a great combination of expert sessions and networking. It runs from April 9-11.
Take a look at SGAC’s terrific agenda for the conference here. You can also follow the Twitter conversations from the conference at #SGACAnnualMtg14.
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 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 5, 2014 •
State and Federal Communications Is One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Ohio
State and Federal Communications, Inc. recently was honored as one of Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing companies in 2013! Weatherhead 100, the organization offering the award, has a mission to be “a venue for encouraging the truest spirit of entrepreneurialism […]
State and Federal Communications, Inc. recently was honored as one of Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing companies in 2013! Weatherhead 100, the organization offering the award, has a mission to be “a venue for encouraging the truest spirit of entrepreneurialism and rewarding those companies that serve as a beacon to all businesses in Northeast Ohio.” This is the second year the company has received the award.
March 5, 2014 •
Our Experts Can Help You Say, “I Comply”
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 […]
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.
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
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