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In the most challenging of venues, we get your message on the right agenda.

Our federal team in Washington D.C. assists clients looking to amplifying their voice on a national stage.

We foster federal connections for our Minnesota-based clients, including counties, municipalities, organizations, and non-profits.  Leveraging extensive legislative, regulatory and policy acumen, we offer valuable insight at the crossroads of Capitol Hill, advocacy coalitions, and private sector stakeholders, ensuring our clients are poised for success at the federal level.

Capabilities:

  • Strategic lobbying services to champion client interests on pivotal issues
  • Orchestrating and executing impactful meetings with key stakeholders to advance critical agendas
  • Collaborating with clients to devise and implement public policy initiatives and influence solutions
  • Safeguarding funding for essential programs benefitting citizens and communities nationwide
  • Nuanced navigation of government affairs and regulatory landscapes at the federal level
  • Vigilant monitoring of issues and comprehensive policy analysis tailored to client needs
  • Crafting persuasive messaging to elevate awareness and advocacy on key client concerns
  • Profound understanding of governmental processes and protocols, ensuring strategic maneuvering for optimal outcomes.Top of Form
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Matthew W. Bergeron

Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs

Peder A. Larson

Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs
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