Government Affairs Built Around Your Objectives

We represent clients before the Tennessee General Assembly and work to pass, amend or oppose legislation that affects their interests.

Our legislative advocacy services include:

• Developing legislative strategies
• Drafting and reviewing legislation and amendments
• Supporting or opposing proposed legislation
• Preparing testimony, talking points and advocacy materials
• Meeting with legislators and legislative staff
• Attending committee hearings and legislative proceedings
• Providing timely reports on meaningful developments

Many important policy decisions are made outside the legislative process. We represent clients before the Governor’s administration, state departments, regulatory agencies and other governmental bodies.

We help clients understand agency priorities, navigate administrative processes and communicate effectively with the officials responsible for implementing state policy.

Our clients should not be surprised by a policy development that could affect their business.

We monitor and analyze state and local legislative, regulatory and political activity to identify emerging risks and opportunities. Our relationships with policymakers, industry associations and trade groups often help us recognize important developments before they become widely known.

Our monitoring services include:

• Tracking legislation and amendments
• Monitoring legislative committees
• Following regulatory and administrative developments
• Evaluating political and policy risks
• Analyzing the potential effect of proposed policies
• Delivering clear and practical client updates

Some issues require support beyond a single organization. Pier Strategies builds and manages coalitions, identifies potential allies and engages grassroots advocates to demonstrate broader support for a policy objective.

We develop the right approach for each issue, whether that means bringing together businesses and associations, coordinating with community leaders or activating individuals directly affected by a proposal.

Effective advocacy begins with a clear and persuasive message. We help clients explain complex issues in a way that policymakers, stakeholders and the public can understand.

Services include:

• Message development
• Legislative talking points
• Policy papers and briefing materials
• Testimony and presentations
• Stakeholder communications
• Public affairs strategy
• Grassroots communications

Pier Strategies helps businesses and organizations engage with state and local leaders on economic development opportunities, government incentives, funding priorities and community partnerships.

We help clients identify the appropriate decision-makers, understand the process and communicate the economic and public value of a proposed project.

Not every government affairs need begins with a pending bill or immediate problem.

The most effective time to build relationships is before they are needed.

We help clients establish a credible and lasting presence in Tennessee government by strengthening their visibility, developing relationships with key officials and creating opportunities for policymakers to understand their work, economic impact and importance to Tennessee.