Cusmano Kandler & Reed, Inc., (CK&R) provides high-quality government relations consulting for its clients. CK&R places a high priority on quality representation. Its goal is to develop long-term relationships, partnerships really, with a limited number of quality clients.

Governmental relations services involve much more than merely attending legislative committee meetings and sessions. Done well, such services include excellent communications with the client, individual legislators, legislative leadership and administration officials. A good governmental relations consultant not only knows the lay of the land in Lansing but also must develop a grasp of the substance of issues that are important to the client and how to deliver the client�s positions. Also, the consultant must be very careful about conducting business on the client�s behalf. The consultants� actions create a perception of the client to state government officials, so it is imperative the consultant positively enhance that perception.



Team Approach � the account will be handled by all three of CK&R�s principals and not relegated to an account executive.

A thorough understanding of both the Legislative and Executive branches of government.

Extensive bi-partisan experience and contacts.

Establishment of effective grassroots lobbying programs.

A solid grasp of the political forces at work in the State Capitol.


It takes a consulting firm with all these skills and characteristics to assist a client with the development and implementation of a successful public policy agenda.