Governmental Relations, from Political Analysis to Guiding Lobbying Efforts
At The Vectre Corporation, governmental relations embrace everything from political analysis to guiding lobbying efforts. We draw upon our strong working relationships with the members of Congress, state, and local government officials and community leaders throughout Virginia in order to meet our clients' governmental relations needs which include:
Direct Lobbying
At Vectre, we thoroughly review our clients' issues, the political climate and possible strategic partners. Our hands-on approach is essential to the development of a comprehensive and effective lobbying effort. We identify and arrange introductions and meetings with important elected officials and key decision-makers, develop position papers and committee presentations, regularly testify before committees on behalf of our clients, and lobby legislators.
Coalition Building/Grassroots Support
Vectre's experience planning strategies for successful coalition building and grassroots lobbying efforts is unparalleled among Virginia lobbying firms. Vectre helps clients recognize untapped resources that can be developed into a diverse coalition in support of their public sector initiatives. Our services include organizing letter-writing campaigns and phone contacts directed to elected officials, letters-to-the-editor, newsletters, and mass mailings.
Building Relationships
Our clients rely on Vectre to develop effective strategies to enhance their presence in Virginia. Our efforts have been particularly helpful in assisting clients in increasing their influence within their communities, building support and recognition from their elected local and state officials and raising awareness of their issues. The relationships, or "trust banks," which result from these efforts, are essential when implementing long term strategies or meeting challenges that arise in less favorable circumstances.
Political Action Committee (PAC) and Contribution Management
With elections occurring every year in Virginia, Vectre is available to advise clients on campaign contributions. Our familiarity with the current political climate and issues plays an integral role in our ability to assist corporations, associations, and individuals in planning their political contributions.
Legislative Bill Drafting and Bill Review
More than 2000 pieces of legislation are introduced annually in the Virginia General Assembly. At The Vectre Corporation, we review every one of them in order to identify issues that may be of concern to our clients. Vectre also prepares legislative drafts and amendments for our clients and regularly guides bills through the legislative process.
Business Opportunities
From business and road location, to technology and contract procurement opportunities, to complex health care decisions, to land usage, historic preservation and environmental issues, obtaining required governmental approval from regulatory agencies and developing a working relationship with these agencies is often required. The Vectre Corporation provides insight, not always available through your in-house management teams, to a broad spectrum of issues and an understanding of the political environment that can ensure the successful completion of even the most sensitive or potentially controversial projects.