The goal of Sovine Miller & Company is to provide the best service possible. A strong commitment to our clients’ needs ensures successful advocacy in all levels of government. We make it our responsibility to know you and your business needs. Sovine Miller & Company work closely with our clients to ensure that the services provided are tailored to meet those unique needs.

Selecting proper legislative representation can be challenging. With the onset of term-limits and ever-changing political dynamics, lobbyists play an important role in government. In Colorado, legislators are not given full time staff to assist them in understanding how every piece of legislation impacts the state. Legislation with good intentions can have unintended consequences that go unknown until implemented. A good lobbyist can help you identify where these areas exist and educate the legislature to these pitfalls.

Whether you are an advocacy group on behalf of a specific sect of people or representing an entire industry, it is important to select appropriate legislative representation. In many ways, you are selecting a face for your organization in the legislative arena. You should have confidence that the face you choose will represent your interests effectively, without conflicts of interest and with the utmost integrity.

There are a wide variety of firms to choose from. Some specialize in specific areas while others cover all aspects of the public policy arena. Identifying your goals for a successful government relations program and recognizing what your needs are for effective representation can help you in selecting the right match. While all needs are unique in this area there are some basic principles to consider:

• Are you looking at a single issue or area of interest or desiring to become more involved in broad based public policy?
• Do you need to communicate effectively with large numbers of stakeholders?
• Do you have an existing Government Relations program that you would like to see enhanced or are you looking to create one?
• Do you need a strong grass roots program to increase your voice?
• Are you looking to become a source for credible information proactively sought on in the development of public policy or to react to issues as they arise?
• What are your organization’s goals in the first year? In five years?
• What barriers to, or opportunities for, achieving your goals do see that exist in the current legislative arena?

Regardless of your circumstance, no individual or single group is an island unto themselves. Reaching out and developing strong ties with other groups and other legislative stake holders that relate to your area of interest is always a good idea. Not only does it keep you tuned into what is happening, a strong network can also work as a cohesive unit to influence meaningful change and sound public policy. A good lobbying firm should provide you with references that include legislators and other leaders they work with in your arena.

Below is a list of the capabilities and the services available:

 

Political Strategy Development  Lobbying  Grass Roots Organization PAC Management Coalition Building Political Consulting Government Relations Coordination Position Paper Development

Media Relations Policy Analysis  Legislation Monitoring, Tracking & Reporting Ongoing Legislative Reports Issue Development Legislative Drafting & Bill Preparation Ballot Campaign Management Polling Coordination

 For more information or to request a proposal for services contact:

cindy@sovinemiller.com or call 720.290.5327