Forge Essential Government Relationships. Government Affairs & Relations: Whether you’re a business or part of a local government, you know that building strategic relationships is a key to your success. But have you focused on building governmental relationships? Connections must be built with legislative leaders locally, regionally, at the state level, and even federally as your business reach increases. Businesses and governments alike can be immediately affected by legislative processes that they’re unaware of – and have no ability to control. Building these key relationships allows you to easily consult the legislative authorities over your business or location. Keep your community thriving and locally relevant. Economic Development: An economic development project may involve either of the following processes: 1. Economic Development for Business: Both the developmental process and project approval process can be difficult to navigate. If you do not have previous experience or struggle to complete these processes, you need an individual that can guide your project, from conceptual plans through completion. 2. Economic Development for Local Government: What does your community do to attract new development? Build your community by constructing the appropriate teams, such as finance, siting, acquisition and legal assistance to see the project through to completion. Increase community awareness efficiently. Community Relations: As a local business or government, how do you get the word out to your community about what you do? There are many ways – the traditional: community literature, newsletters, press – and the new: social media, digital community marketing. This is a crucial part of building local brand awareness and making sure that your message is heard. John Hermes will work with you to evaluate current effectiveness, and encourage the community buy-in that every business and local government seeks.