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Lobbying and Advocacy
Garnet offers advocacy services in Vermont in the legislature and at the executive branch level. With over 17 years of focused experience in municipal government, we also specialize in advocacy and lobbying at the local level. We keep direct lines of communication with leadership at all levels of Vermont government. We provide issue tracking, outreach and coalition building, policy and issue research, and strategy design and implementation.
Public Relations
Not every objective requires government action —sometimes, success lies in building relationships with policymakers, community influencers, and public agencies. We craft strategic plans that position clients for meaningful collaboration, ensuring their voices are heard and goals are met. Whether fostering partnerships, shaping public narratives, or enhancing visibility, we provide the expertise needed to navigate Vermont’s unique political and community landscape with impact and credibility.
Program Planning, Development and Implementation
We provide program development and implementation services, including policy and issue research, assessment of goals, objectives, and outcomes, and the creation and execution of strategic program plans. We specialize in resource development and capacity building, ensuring organizations have the tools and support necessary for success. We facilitate grassroots organizing and coalition building to foster community engagement and collaboration.
Facilitation Services
Garnet can help your organization by facilitating group discussions and developing plans to implement new programs, recruit program participants, form public policy, evaluate government and not-for-profit programs, and chart the future direction of government agencies and nonprofit organizations. We help groups of people work together effectively and efficiently towards a common goal or objective to unleash the greater potential of the group.
Administrative Law
Garnet follows legislation throughout the implementation process and works with agency staff during rulemaking and implementation of statutory reforms. We can represent and appear before agencies during regulatory permitting, licensing, enforcement and adjudication to represent the needs of our clients. Our relationships with key agency staff allow us to both know an agency's agenda and shape the implantation and enforcement of Vermont law by our agencies.
Grant Research and Writing
We can help your municipality with the tedious and time-consuming grant writing process. In the current age of shrinking tax bases, insufficient internal capacity, and aging infrastructure, public and private grant programs provide a key tool to help your organization secure funding for critical projects and programs. We can help identify the appropriate grant opportunities and write thorough and persuasive grants to improve your chances of winning an award.
Training, Workshop, and Conference Planning
Garnet provides expert conference and event planning, handling everything from strategy to execution. From planning meetings and venue coordination to speaker selection, and workshop development - we've got you covered. With a focus on media outreach, we maximize event visibility and engagement. Our team ensures smooth logistics, fostering meaningful connections and impactful experiences. From small gatherings to large conferences, we create seamless, organized events tailored to your goals.
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