State Lobbying

Stakes for winning government contracts are higher than ever. That's why state lobbying has become vital to your overall lobbying effort.

But state lobbying is a very different field than Washington lobbying. Different rules apply and different government relations teams may be involved. In fact, unless you're careful, state lobbying could expose you to devastating regulatory problems, penalties and even contracts set aside.

That's why you need to know exactly what regulatory pitfalls to avoid - and what best practices to apply. Here's where to start ...

Register now for State Lobbying and the Regulatory Process: Multiple Fronts, Multiple Challenges on June 27 at the Hall of States from 8:45 am-11:45 am.

In this LCP Program, a team of state lobbying experts will arm you with best practices for everything from monitoring developments in one state to managing a full-scale, multi-state program.

Drawing on the real-world insights of state lobbying practitioners, you'll learn how to coordinate state and Federal teams and keep up with different legislative schedules — all without risking severe penalties over the different campaign finance, gifts, and registration requirements that apply to different states.

Reserve your space now to manage all the fronts and all the challenges, including how to:

• Get fully up-to-speed on regulatory considerations, key principles of state lobbying, and procurement issues related to Stimulus spending
• Position your company, organization or client to take maximum advantage of state-level activities
• Effectively mesh state efforts with Washington contracting and lobbying
• Apply best practices for coordinating and monitoring state initiatives
• Ensure that none of your lobbying activities inadvertently trigger compliance problems (and expose you to severe penalties and even contract set-aside)
• Protect your interests — and contracts and awards — amid new regulations, procurement processes and government priorities
• Use an up-to-date understanding of regulatory agencies and departments to build the right lobbying strategy and target the right state legislators
• Cultivate productive relationships, partnerships, and new avenues of influence

Meet Your Training Team

Joe Miedusiewski, Director of Public Affairs and Lobbying & Government Relations practice at Semmes, Bowen & Semmes.
Mr. Miedusiewski draws two decades of experience as a state legislator. From 1975-1988, he served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates where he was elected Chairman of the Baltimore City House Delegation by his peers. As a member of the State Senate from 1988-1995, he served on the Senate Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee and was Chair of both the Licensing and Regulation and the Alcohol Beverage subcommittees.

Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO, State and Federal Communications, Inc.
Elizabeth is president of State and Federal Communications, Inc., which publishes the online Executive Source Guides on State Lobbying Laws, Campaign Finance, and Procurement Lobbying, covering the more than 400 reports required by lobbyists at the federal and state levels. Since 1976, State and Federal has been the industry resource providing updates affecting corporations and trade associations. In July, State and Federal Communications, Inc. will celebrate its 16th anniversary after Elizabeth purchased the department in 1993 from State and Federal Associates, Inc. Elizabeth completed the Lobbying Certificate Program in 2008.

Constance Campanella, President and CEO, Stateside Associates
Constance Campanella is the Founder, President and CEO of Stateside Associates. A veteran of 30 years of state and federal issue management experience, Ms. Campanella consults with clients regarding strategic problem solving, crisis management, legislative and regulatory issue campaigns, public sector sales and lobbyist retention and management. She actively directs and manages client affairs and presides over the weekly Issue Management Team meetings in which the entire Issue Management team reviews the goals for each client and decides how best to achieve them.

Register now to turn state lobbying into a powerful advantage for fulfilling your goals for shaping policy and winning contracts.

Who Will Benefit

• Government relations and lobbying professionals
• Corporate legislative professionals
• PAC directors
• Advocacy professionals
• Business development teams for federal contracting firms

Conference Details

In Person Tuition:	$145 (ALL members) $245 (non-members)
*Teleconference:	$145 (ALL members) $245 (non-members)

* Teleconference option only available to non-DC-area residents

Reservations cancelled after the deadline are non-refundable

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