Government Relations

Education

Networking

Advocacy

Public Policy and Lobbying

Iowa’s civic, government and business leaders know that successful interactions with local, state and federal governments are essential to their communities, organizations and businesses. Every business, organization and municipal government is impacted by legislative changes as well as executive agency activities – and responding to those activities is essential to your success.

The New Iowa Group professionals understand how legislative and executive branch decisions impact the for-profit, not-for-profit and civic sectors and are ready to help organizations develop an effective pro=active plan. Every organization needs an active approach to government affairs and our team has the solid relationships with key decision-makers That are essential to your plan for success.

Phone: 515-255-0776

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E-mail: new-iowa@mchsi.com

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Government Relations

New Iowa Group

Connecting People to Resources and Solutions

The New Iowa Group’s associates believe that providing quality service requires knowing the political environment and key stakeholders, as well as industry practices. It also requires listening and responding to our client’s specific goals, contracting needs, and budget requirements.

We have extensive hands-on experience with local, state and federal governments, both at the legislature and with the executive branch agencies. With more than forty years of public service in federal, state, and local government, our public policy team provides introductions to key contacts as well as an in-depth understanding of the legislative process. We strategize, monitor, and advocate on behalf of clients, combining integrity with insight and knowledge to effectively work with key decision makers inside and outside the U.S. Congress and the Iowa State Capitol.

Our combined experience provides clients with a broad understanding of the inner workings of the Governor’s office, state agencies, and agency staff. We have a track record of collaboration with those who have will become partners with commonality of interest with your needs. The solid knowledge we have of the public policy system can assist your organization as we help clarify your needs with those who can work together to find mutually advantageous solutions.

Professional Development For Leaders and Members

Through courses, workshops, and seminars, learn how public policy is formed and how the state legislature and Congress operate. New Iowa professional development sessions will provide an insider’s view of how Congress, the Legislature and the Executive Branch conduct the people’s business. How does the Senate work to forge legislation? What happens when members of House resist compromise? What are the constitutional functions of the Executive branch, Senate and House of Representatives: How does Congress relate with other political institutions, such as the President /Governor and the Executive branch agencies.

Introductory Courses—2 hour, 5 hour or 10 hour courses on the federal or state legislative process. Through interactive and topical lessons, participants will:

· Learn about the US Congress/State Legislature.

· Understand how the legislative process works.

· Become skilled at implementing lobbying techniques.

· Understand how political alliances are built and can work for you.

· Know how to get the most from the Legislature / Congress

· Discover how to access and use key resources.

Workshops – informal gathering of small groups designed to sharpen participants’ ‘lobbying’ skills. Through discussion, role-playing and game participation, attendees will gain the right mix of confidence and knowledge to become involved with some of the most important aspects of government.

Seminars/Sessions --presentations on how to use face-to-face visits to Capitol Hill to build relationships with Legislators and their staff. The session will share tips on how to prepare and shape items of discussion as well as how to deliver messages during visits.

Additional seminars are available on how to work with and influence federal regulatory agencies. Sessions cover how to advocate that your position is in the public interest. Find out how to effectively build ‘grass roots’ networks, use scientific, economic, and programmatic date to support your positions, and how to use public relations and the media to influence public opinion to achieve your desired result.