EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

All indications are that the U.S. environmental issues will largely be resolved among business leaders, political leadership, key legislative opinion makers, and community leadership. CAC is uniquely qualified in this arena. With extensive political experience, strong ties to elected officials, and good relationships with other environmental organizations, CAC has an acute understanding of timing and the relevant components of the decision-making process. In short, “positioning” is everything. By leveraging relationships with business leaders, investors, interest groups, governmental agencies, community leaders and elected officials, CAC has a proven track record of client financial success.

CAC professionals become part of our client's team. Whether on a specific project or on an ongoing basis, services are tailored to fit each undertaking and may include the following:

Providing political and economic risk analysis and sensitivity to cultural differences
Working with foreign governments and embassies, private sector businesses and associations, international financial institutions, domestic and international media, NGOs, and other international organizations to advance the client's interests
Ascertaining and monitoring regulatory issues and implementing strategic options
Spearheading external, regulatory and legislative studies that quantitatively and qualitatively analyze the short-term and long-term issues facing the business
Leading elements of the strategic planning process and guiding business improvement via application of best practices
Forming and managing project teams of investors, public relations professionals, government relations specialists, and lawyers
Interpreting U.S. and international political developments to provide early warning of political and economic initiatives that could have an impact on business operations