SERVICES

Strategic advice, political insight and timely implementation of a public affairs action plan are paramount to meeting public policy objectives. Whether you manage a Fortune 500 corporation, small business, union, or trade association, Buchholz & Associates can help your organization achieve results in Washington State. Buchholz & Associates specializes in mobilizing grassroots support; building coalitions to steer public debate and government action; generating public relations for your cause; and representing client viewpoints to government and the public. Buchholz & Associates will guide your organization through our challenging legislative and regulatory landscape.

STRATEGY

Buchholz & Associates will provide legislative-related strategic counselling to the client which includes:

• Design, build and execute a strategy to accomplish the client's goals

• Provide strategic advice to the client seeking legislative results

• Predicting potential outcomes on issues

• Assisting the client in developing plans to accomplish preferred outcomes

LOBBYING

Buchholz & Associates will assist the client in advocating positions on proposed legislation, including:

• Research legislative issues and proposals

• Assist the client in establishing a relationship with legislators and staff and seek support for the client's position

• Represent the client in meetings with legislators, staff, state agencies, the Office of the Governor, and groups desired by the client

LEGISLATION MONITORING

Buchholz & Associates provides monitoring of priority legislation potentially affecting client's interests:

• Track bill introductions by state of the art methods using keywords to guarantee never missing a priority bill introduction

• Maintain regular contact with legislators and staff

• Review bill digests and weekly legislative schedules

• Track bill information available from staff and other lobbyists

• Attend legislative hearings and committee briefings

LEGISLATIVE REPORTING

Buchholz & Associates produces reports for its clients on a weekly basis during the legislative session:

• Advanced electronic Legislative Reporting System, which incorporates legislation monitoring with client-specific information

• Communicate bill and amendment content to the client

• Provide current bill status and related information weekly or upon request

COALITION, GRASSROOTS & GROUPS

Buchholz & Associates identifies and builds relationships with organizations that share common goals:

• Utilize relationships with key contacts at interest groups

• Establish a Grassroots movement to further the organizations priority legislation

• Actively access key groups of legislators, staff, coalitions and grassroots organizations to advocate the client's goals