shake hands with your employees (their voters). Be sure to highlight all the things you have to do to comply with federal regulations and highlight workforce issues (challenges with recruitment, career opportunities in a high-tech, growing industry, etc.). At the end of the tour, take some photos of the visitor with your team and send him or her on their way. It’s that simple.
After the elections, be sure to
follow-up. Congratulate them on their victory and make an appointment (whether in Washington, D.C. or while their home during a congressional recess) to talk more about important issues. Keep in mind that everything I’ve said also applies to state and local offi cials, who make myriad decisions that aff ect you and your company. Whether or not there are non- federal elections in your state this year, elected offi cials at every level of government are always anxious to build ties with their constituents and be visible. Those local offi cials and candidates will also welcome your support and the opportunity to visit your company. One of the favorite parts of my job is connecting MCs, candidates, and local business leaders. If you want to talk more about opportunities this election year, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Christian A. Klein is the managing member of Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein P.L.C., overseeing the fi rm’s policy
advocacy practice. He represents trade associations as a registered federal lobbyist and provides strategic communications and legal counsel services to clients. He is executive vice president of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association and represents the American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association.
ARSA SYMPOSIUM – AN EXPANSIVE EXPERIENCE IN WASHINGTON ENGAGEMENT
Every March, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association brings the aviation world to the nation’s capital for its Legislative Day & Annual Repair Symposium. This year, the association’s team has added a day of “Executive to Executive” Briefi ngs, through which senior aviation maintenance community leaders can engage directly with secretary and administrator-level offi cials at federal agencies. For four days, members of the maintenance community engage elected offi cials, work directly with international regulators and look through the political bluster towards commonsense policy.
Learn more about symposium, keep tabs on what’s going and see how it matters for you by visiting (and bookmarking)
arsa.org/symposium
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