Strategic Planning:
Every organization is different and has different reasons for needing advocacy and lobbying services. Some need to establish strong relationships with government leaders while others seek to develop a clear legislative agenda along with activities to achieve success.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach to governmental consulting, McAlvey, Merchant & Associates will take the time to sit down and get to know your organization in order to determine the exact course of action necessary to meet your needs.
We will help you identify issues and target the decision makers who need to hear your message. Our ability to strategize and plan comes from years of experience in successfully advocating on behalf of our clients.
Direct Lobbying:
Once the goals and objectives have been clearly defined, McAlvey, Merchant & Associates will work tirelessly to implement the plan to achieve the success you desire. Advocacy is about communicating your needs to the people who can make things happen. Over the years, the lobbying staff at McAlvey, Merchant & Associates has built strong relationships with legislative leaders, both Republican and Democrat, as well as strong contacts within the Executive branch.
Our lobbying efforts offer more than just coordinating your meetings with legislators or key officials. Frankly, almost any firm in Lansing can do that. McAlvey, Merchant & Associates targets not only the decision makers that are critical to success, but also seeks to involve them in the solution.
Political Consulting:
Many organizations and their top staff are often besieged with campaign contribution requests from candidates. McAlvey, Merchant & Associates can assist in this process by setting up a contribution plan that includes a budget and helps identify appropriate support levels. We can also help to identifying candidates that hold similar views and philosophies. Investors take the time to do research before investing in a new venture; those interested in giving politically should do their homework as well. McAlvey, Merchant & Associates can provide the necessary research and advice. The firm also assists companies who wish to establish a political action committee (PAC) that allows for employee participation in the political process.
Policy Research and Issue Support:
As a client, you may desire assistance in understanding complex legislative issues and how they will effect your organization. What you need is objective analysis that uses understandable language and is succinct enough to provide the needed information in a brief amount of time. McAlvey, Merchant & Associates can help you cut through the jargon and acronyms that make government frustrating to most outsiders. Our consultants have extensive background in creating position papers, analysis and fact sheets in regards to public policy issues.