Dobson , Craig and Associates (DCA) governmental relations services assist clients with maneuvering the complexities of federal, state and local government by providing key access and information which gives its clients a competitive advantage. You will also find that Dobson , Craig and Associates is the premier renewable energy lobbying firm in Florida.. representing broad renewable energy interest in Florida. DCA principals are the founders of Florida’s leading renewable energy association. DCA helps clients maneuver through Federal stimulus funding opportunities, state and local governmental appropriations and procurement. As a well established and experienced Florida firm, DCA has garnered expertise in several policy areas such as health, business and commerce along with a broad range of other policy areas as well. DCA governmental relations services include legislative monitoring, developing collateral material, bill tracking, help clients develop key relationship so that there is a better understanding of their needs from decision makers, bill drafting and analysis, business development, agency monitoring, represent their clients interest in front of governmental bodies by providing public testimony (when strategically needed) as well as advocacy training and policy research. In addition, we represent clients before governmental bodies with issues pertaining to procurement, zoning and permitting. Our lobbying team relies on long standing relationships with the key decision makers in all branches of government and by providing the highest levels of ethical lobbying and accurate information to assist policymakers with making decisions on issues affecting DCA’s clients.
Because today’s political climate is more fluid than ever and budgets are tight, DCA is engaged with policy makers and legislative staff year round to maintain relations and keep continuity of issues moving through the process. In difficult times, on occasion businesses and organizations need representation to make sure policymakers simply “do no harm”. We do this by visiting legislators in their home districts and actively participating in the various administrative meetings that are on going throughout the year and assisting key legislators when needed in their districts.
Issues of Legislative Expertise
- Renewable Energy
- Alternative fuels
- Federal Stimulus
- Permitting of renewable energy projects
- Insurance
- Appropriations
- Banking and Finance
- Housing
- Community Development
- Children and families
- Transportation
- Regulated Industries
- Health care
- Education
- Agriculture
