Changes can occur with your input, or without it. Participating in the process requires knowledge of what's happening, where it’s happening and who the key players are. We have developed public policy issues while serving in government and representing clients before government. For nearly 30 years, our consultants have been providing answers to these questions for companies doing business in Florida because we apply a unique understanding of how Florida’s government works.

We know that participating in the legislative process can be vital to your success in Florida. By working in partnership with you to address those issues critical to your business, we can help you identify and solve your government relations problems efficiently.  We are prepared to take action  at the most appropriate stage in the process, by way of informal negotiations with policy makers, public policy research, mobilizing public support or, of course, in the houses of the Legislature.

With more than 30 years of combined experience in Florida politics, and a client list including large corporations and state associations, we are experienced in handling a broad spectrum of matters before state agencies and public officials. With strengths on both sides of the political aisle, we use a team-based, bipartisan approach to meet our clients’ goals.

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SERVICES

SHD Global’s team brings considerable legislative and governmental experience to the table when resolving public policy issues before the Florida Legislature. Our team members have lobbied on behalf of major corporations, associations and for senior elected officials inside Florida’s government.

We distinguish ourselves from other firms by combining a strong understanding of our clients’ business with an intimate knowledge of the legislative process. The keys to our approach are:

• A bipartisan team approach to lobbying legislators
• In-depth knowledge of the legislative process, rules and informal legislative relationship protocols
• Maximized use of legislative tracking technology to ensure lobbying efficiency
• Broad experience with a variety of public policy issues
• Key relationships with stakeholders within the legislative process and throughout government

SHD Global approaches each legislative assignment with a clear and concise plan. Our advocacy services are built upon a strong working knowledge of the issue and a presentation plan that will ensure success. In today’s lobbying world, clear advocacy for an issue based on credible information and meritorious arguments wins at the end of the day. We pride ourselves on being straightforward, honest information brokers. The message and the messenger do matter in the legislative arena.

Each member of the SHD Global team is a member of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. The organization was created several years ago to foster a culture of ethical lobbying in Florida. As a condition of membership, each member is required to take an annual ethics course.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTING

We also offer an array of public affairs services to corporations and business organizations. These services include crisis management, political campaign consulting, issues management and general public affairs advice. SHD Global helps our clients analyze, develop and implement a successful public affairs strategy. Before embarking on a course of action to implement or consider a change in a state or local government policy, SHD Global provides a political and public policy analysis of the issue. Our analysis includes timely information of the current political, legislative and regulatory climate in Florida from our experienced government relations team.

After our initial analysis of the issue, SHD Global assists our clients in developing a successful public policy strategy. SHD Global provides a comprehensive range of services to get your issues in front of the relevant agency or committee including legislative lobbying, representation before state agencies and political consulting. Our political consulting service includes all of the campaign and public media services necessary to achieve the desired result including polling, paid and free media counseling, focus groups and campaign management. Our strategic alliances with the most successful political and public policy consultants bring many years of experience to bear on any public policy issue.

Today, a key component of any public policy initiative is the organization of grassroots public support for that initiative. SHD Global has access to key opinion leader data files and voter records. We also use informational mailings and telephone follow-up to develop an effective grassroots program to support your initiative. We can help you grow your grassroots initiatives into sustainable public support.

OUR TEAM

James B. Krog – Mr. Krog lobbies for SHD Global’s clients before the Florida Legislature and administrative agencies. He has extensive experience advising clients on strategies to support or defeat ballot initiatives. Mr. Krog was chief of staff to Florida’s late Governor Lawton Chiles and was responsible for the management of the governor’s agency programs and priorities.

Jeffrey L. Whitson – Mr. Whitson has extensive experience representing large corporations, small businesses, trade associations and nonprofit organizations before the Florida Legislature, Office of the Governor and Florida administrative agencies.

Sean C. Stafford – Mr. Stafford represents SHD Global’s clients before the Florida Legislature, governor’s cabinet and executive agencies. He routinely manages issues relating to technology, agriculture, financial service, taxes, economic development and procurement. He also advises corporations, association and elected officials on grassroots and political issues in Florida.

Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists Code of Professional Ethics