How an engagement unfolds
Listen. Position. Advocate.
Listen
We begin by listening — working closely with your team to understand your business, your industry, your priorities and the challenges you face.
Position
Together, we develop clear positions on the legislative, regulatory and operational issues affecting your organization. We then create a strategy grounded in the political realities surrounding the issue.
Advocate
With that strategy in place, we put our experience, insight and relationships to work across the legislative and executive branches of Tennessee government.
In practice
Depending on the circumstances, that may mean:
- Supporting, amending or opposing legislation
- Working directly with executive branch officials or agencies
- Building a coalition
- Engaging grassroots advocates
- Developing persuasive policy and communications materials
- Identifying a creative path through a difficult political environment
Throughout the engagement, we keep clients informed, explain what developments mean and recommend practical next steps.
Our clients receive more than information. They receive clear advice about what to do with it.
Relationships
Relationships That Create Understanding
Our trusted relationships with state leaders allow us to communicate not only what our clients need, but why their priorities make sense as a matter of sound public policy.
We communicate how an issue may affect businesses, employees, consumers and communities, giving policymakers the context they need to make informed decisions. We also help clients build lasting relationships and a strong presence in government.
Our standards
Strategic. Bipartisan. Trusted.
Pier Strategies approaches every engagement with honesty, sound judgment and respect for the policymaking process. Our work is bipartisan because lasting public policy requires credibility and productive relationships across government.
We measure our success by our ability to move our clients’ priorities forward while protecting their reputation and long-term relationships.
Ready to get to work?
Tell us about your organization and where you want to go. We will help you determine the most effective path forward.
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