Testimonials

"The National Grassroots Conference gives me the opportunity to learn what other companies and organizations are doing to stay on the cutting edge of grassroots, as well as to network with people from my own industry as well as others."
- Herb Kupec, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Pfizer, Inc.

"Great opportunity to hear from others on best practices. Makes you feel like you are not alone in grassroots."
- Ginger Langemeier, Deputy Director, Government Relations, National Pork Producers Council

"The Public Affairs Council brings together such a wide variety of practitioners - it's wonderful for networking."
- Susan Harvey, Director of Outreach, American Council of Life Insurers

"Wonderful conference. Glad I came!"
- Michell Johnson, Legislative Analyst, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation

"Excellent - well planned conference!"
- Loree Elswick, Government Relations Analyst, Piedmont Natural Gas

"This meeting was great! Very well organized, with interesting speakers, and ample networking opportunities. Excellent messages and messengers."
- Stacy Demro, Political Affairs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

"A 10 - excellent conference! The topics covered were timely and I just wanted to keep learning."
- Alyssa Friedow, Government Affairs Analyst, Pioneer Hi-Bred International

"This was my first time attending the National Grassroots Conference and I walked away with GREAT information. The speakers were wonderful too! 10!"
- Stacy Namio, Grassroots Specialist, American Family Insurance

"Excellent mix of sessions for beginners, intermediates and veterans in the field."
- Frank Ryan, Manager, Political Education, American Dental Association

"The Council did a great job - lots of "wow" speakers with great enthusiasm."
- Andrea Scamehorn, Manager State Government Relations, CenterPoint Energy

"I'm new to government relations and this conference really helped me learn new techniques to strengthen our grassroots efforts. The sessions and speakers were excellent."
- Cynthia Colbert, President, Catholic Health Association of Texas

"This conference could not have been better. It was very beneficial to see the diversity of programs and approaches. Great conference."
-Bill Miller, Manager Government Relations, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburg

"Very substantive and informative. I've gotten a ton of new ideas from this meeting."
- Jayna Gadomski, Legislative Coordinator, The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association

"Once again, this was a great opportunity to meet my peers and to learn more about grassroots best practices."
- Kelly Nowlan, Government Relations Administrator, Constellation Energy Group

"Great networking! Excellent! I will bring all my staff next year!"
- Pamela Bennett, Senior Director, Advocacy, Purdue Pharma

"The PAC staff is outstanding and really do all things right."
- Beverly Binkowski, Manager, Community and Corporate Relations, BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma

"Very enjoyable and informative conference. Plus, it's a great networking opportunity."
- Bruce Middlebrooks, Grassroots, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida