Government Affairs and Public Relations

SST, Public Affairs Associates, Inc. (PAA), and McInerney & Associates (M&A) have created an alliance to provide a progressive, proactive approach to government affairs and public relations. Our client services include:

• Issues and crisis management
• Regulatory and legislative monitoring
• Strategic research and planning
• Grassroots lobbying/campaigns
• Media relations
• Direct advocacy lobbying
• Community relations
• Coalition management
• Governmental accessibility
• Labor relations

By integrating our services, we are able to offer our clients a unified public relations and government affairs plan that includes all of the necessary resources and experience. To contact the alliance, call Cynthia Domingo at (800) 435-9539.

SST’s alliance partners include:

Public Affairs Associates, Inc. has been one of the leading government affairs/lobbying firms in Michigan for nearly 40 years. Historically, the firm has maintained a non-partisan balance, creating a strong basis from which to help clients achieve their goals. PAA was recently named Michigan’s most effective multi-client lobbying firm in Lansing by Inside Michigan Politics. PAA provides ongoing access to officials while managing all aspects of public policy support.
www.paaonline.com

Gary McInerney, McInerney & Associates, is recognized nationally for legal expertise in business and trial law. He also has a long history of political and strategic consulting. Gary served as chair of the Fifth Congressional District Democratic Party, and has received several appointments from former Governor James Blanchard and Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow. Recently, Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed Gary as a Kent County Convention & Arena Authority Commissioner. M&A’s relationships and strategies provide access to Michigan’s leaders in local, state and federal government.
www.mcinerney-associates.com