SERVICES
Government Relations
Government relations is both an art and a science. It can be an opportunity or a hindrance. Identifying both opportunities and potential pitfalls at the earliest moment possible in the areas of policy and regulation, corporate narrative, and community engagement can be the unforeseen early turning point in a company’s success or failure. The Forest Consulting Group can help your company navigate these tricky waters.
Public-Private Policy Partnerships
What is the inspiration for your company or product? What is your company’s story? And who are the best people or organizations to amplify your vision? It is one thing for a company to advocate for itself, but effective reputation-building and policy influence is exponentially more successful when well-respected individuals and organizations can tell your story for you. We can help.
Policy Development and Implementation Strategy
Innovation and regulation can often be the proverbial square peg/round hole problem. Whether needing to change current regulations, or adopt new laws to allow innovation to flourish, these issues need to be identified early and addressed proactively. Mike and Joe not only have decades of experience in crafting effective policy proposals and successfully implementing those policies across the country, they also have productive relationships with the best state and federal consultants and lobbyists.
Grassroots & Influencer Strategy and Partnerships
Power lies with the people. As experts in developing grassroots, grasstops and influencer strategies, The Forest team has experience in magnifying our clients’ voices by creating meaningful grassroots outreach and empowerment campaigns. We know how to identify the correct engagement opportunities for our clients, and how to put the voice of the people behind your mission.
Social Impact Strategy and Execution
In today’s world, it is no longer enough just to grow your organization. Your employees, customers and investors expect that your organization be a part of the communities it serves. Lip service is not enough, yet making sure your organization is having a measurable societal impact is not simple. How do you choose what your organization supports? How do you empower your employees to be part of your social impact? What if there are internal disagreements over the right issues to support? The Forest team has years of experience dealing with these issues and formulating meaningful strategies to develop and implement social impact and and sustainability programs that motivate employees, build meaningful external partnerships, and make sure that your organization is making its mark on the world.