Government Affairs
The professionals at Carl R. Griffith & Associates, Inc. has more than a century of combined experience at the local, state and federal levels of government. Successfully resolving a government affairs issue depends on effectively communicating a client position to the proper agency or individual. CRG works with its clients to frame the issues, formulate persuasive arguments, and advocate effectively on behalf of our client in support of the desired outcome.
Economic Development
Our team has been directly involved in successfully negotiating more than $13 billion in commercial and industrial expansion projects creating tens of thousands of construction jobs and thousands of permanent jobs. The key to an effective economic development program is understanding the long term needs of a community and formulating goals to achieve those needs. CRG works with communities to identify needs, develop goals, and implement successful economic development strategies.
Business Development
Relying on decades of experience and relationships in business and industry, Carl R. Griffith & Associates, Inc. works with its clients to level the playing field and even create advantages. We work aggressively to identify business opportunities, to get clients' messages to decision-makers, and to secure opportunities to showcase products and services.
Criminal Justice
Carl R. Griffith & Associates, Inc. has a deep bench in the field of criminal justice with extensive knowledge in law enforcement, corrections, and courts. With nearly 200 years of combined experience in the field, we work with criminal justice organizations at all levels to identify and address the important policy issues of the client.
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Effective planning is the backbone of a sound Emergency Management/Homeland Security Policy. With ever increasing requirements from the Department of Homeland Security and other organizations tied to funding decisions, it is critical that communities be able to rapidly develop plans to address new and emerging threats and requirements. The team at Carl R. Griffith & Associates, Inc. relies on decades of experience in emergency management, disaster response, and homeland security planning to assist its clients in meeting these demands.
Grant Writing and Grants Management
Local communities receive billions of dollars in state and federal grant assistance each year. Those communities that are most able to articulate their needs in a manner that is responsive to grant program requirements are most successful in this arena. CRG works with its clients to match needs with opportunities in preparing grant proposals and applications so as to maximize our clients’ competitive position. Following award, CRG works with its clients to manage grant programs, ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are satisfied.
Environmental and Regulatory Affairs
With decades of experience in the regulatory environment, CRG works with its clients to develop and execute strategies, enhance company image, reduce cost of environmental compliance, minimize environmental penalties and fines, and improve relations with regulatory agencies and the community.
