TFG highlights community engagement and showcases expertise
at national and regional conferences
WASHINGTON, June 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TFG, a leading provider of
federal advocacy and grant services, continues to demonstrate its
commitment to local communities through active participation in
conferences across the nation.
Engaging directly with those working at the
community level gives TFG insight into the challenges communities
are facing
"Attending these conferences is invaluable for TFG,"
said Roger
Gwinn, TFG CEO. "Having our team
present and engaging directly with those working at the community
level gives us insight into the challenges communities are facing
and allows us to tailor our services to meet those needs."
Here is where you can find TFG at upcoming
events:
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 2024
Annual Conference | Pittsburgh,
Penn.
Zachary Israel, Principal and
Manager of Legislative Affairs, and Heidi
Schott, Grants Principal, are slated to present at the ICMA
2024 Annual Conference in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania in September. This conference, renowned for its
educational sessions, will feature a diverse range of topics
pertinent to local government leaders. TFG's presentation on
September 23 will build on the
success of their previous sessions and explore innovative
strategies for securing federal funding in an election year.
Roger Gwinn, Jennifer Imo, Managing
Partner of Advocacy, and Kristi
More, Managing Partner of Grants, will also attend the
annual conference.
California State Association of Counties Annual Conference |
Los Angeles, Calif.
Kristi More and Heidi Schott along with Kristen Long, Senior Grants Specialist, and
Chris Wagoner, Grants Specialist,
will attend the California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
130th Annual Meeting in Los
Angeles County in November. TFG and CSAC partnered to create
the CSAC Grants Initiative (CGI) to help connect counties with
federal, state, and foundation grants. CGI leverages CSAC's
knowledge of California
communities and TFG's over 40 years of experience to provide direct
grant services to all California
counties.
American Municipal Power Conference | Columbus, Ohio
TFG will also participate in the 2024 Annual AMP Conference in
October. This conference brings together public power stakeholders
to discuss issues and technologies affecting municipal systems,
local government, and the electric utility industry in general. TFG
will offer participants specialized federal funding information
tailored to specific projects. In 2023, Chris Griffin, Senior Associate, and
Wyatt Fritz, Grants Analyst,
attended the conference to meet with AMP members and offer tailored
funding opportunities to support priority projects and will do so
again this year.
National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Annual
Conference | Washington,
D.C.
Additionally, TFG will attend the National Association of
Counties (NACo) 2024 Annual Conference in July. NACo brings
together leaders from over 3,000 counties nationwide to discuss the
impact of federal policies on counties, hold workshops highlighting
best practices, and provide opportunities for county leaders to
connect. With county clients in 11 states, NACo not only represents
an opportunity for TFG professionals to meet with clients but also
to gain valuable insight into the topic issues impacting county
government.
Here is what TFG experts have been up to this
past year:
American Public Power Association (APPA) Legislative Rally |
Washington, D.C.
Chris Kearney, Principal, and
Lane Dickson, Principal, attended
the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally with
clients in February. This event brings public power utilities from
across the country to D.C. to explain the impact of federal action
at the local level to members of Congress and agency leaders.
Association of California Water Associations (ACWA)
Conferences | Washington, D.C. and
California
TFG is an active participant in Association of California Water
Associations (ACWA) events throughout the year. In February,
the National ACWA DC2024 Conference brought water managers from
throughout California to D.C. Lane
Dickson and Chris Kearney participated in the fly-in with
multiple clients—helping to set up and attend congressional
meetings as well as meetings with federal agencies. Lane also
served as a conference panelist and spoke to attendees about
effective advocacy strategies at the federal level. Chris offered
his expert perspective on a panel about current water-related
legislation in the 118th Congress as well as the
potential impact of the 2024 elections on legislation in the
upcoming Congressional session. Each year, TFG water experts also
attend the ACWA Fall and Spring Annual Conferences and Expos held
in California.
Family Farm Alliance Annual Conference | Reno, Nev.
Family Farm Alliance advocates on behalf of western
irrigated agriculture to protect water resources and food security.
Mark Limbaugh, President, moderated
a panel on key federal policies relevant to western water
stakeholders at the Annual Conference titled "Resilience in Every
Drop: Safeguarding America's Food Security" in February.
ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conferences | Palm Desert, Calif. and Boston, Mass.
As an ICMA Strategic Partner and Friend of NACA, Roger Gwinn, TFG CEO, and Nicole Sibilski, TFG Senior Grants Specialist
presented, "Prompt Engineering: How Local Governments Should
Utilize AI as Part of a Federal Funding Strategy," at the ICMA
Local Government Reimagined Conference in Palm Desert, California. The presentation
focused on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline
the federal funding process. In April, TFG also participated in the
ICMA Boston Local Government Reimagined Conference and NACA Idea
Exchange regarding the implications of AI on public policy.
Idaho Water Users Association Annual Convention |
Boise, Idaho
The Annual Idaho Water Users Convention brings together a broad
array of water users to present innovative water use approaches for
this generation and the next. Mark
Limbaugh served as a panelist to provide a federal update on
the latest legislative, grant, and regulatory information
relevant to Idaho water
users.
Kentucky Hydrogen Summit | Lexington, Ky.
In June, the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association held the Kentucky
Hydrogen Summit which offered informative session on hydrogen
production and applications including low-carbon technologies.
Chris Kearney presented an update
from Washington, D.C. and provided
insights into the impact of federal regulations on small oil and
gas operators.
Mid-Pacific Water Users' Conference | Reno, Nev.
Co-hosted by the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), the
Mid-Pacific Water Users' Conference is attended by managers,
directors, operations and management personnel, consultants, and
representatives from districts served by USBR facilities in
California, Nevada, and Oregon. The conference spanned topics from
floodplain management to water supply management and policy.
Mark Limbaugh presented on the
implications of legislation in the 118th Congress and
the upcoming 2024 elections.
National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference
| Washington, D.C.
Jennifer Imo, Charmayne Anderson,
Partner, and Kaj Gumbs, Associate,
attended the NLC Congressional City Conference in March.
Thousands of city leaders attend this conference to learn and
advocate on behalf of cities nationwide. TFG partners with cites in
17 different states and the conference enables our advocates the
chance to connect with council members and city staff as well as
learn about the key priority initiatives being advanced by NLC at
the federal level.
North Carolina Law Enforcement Planners and Analysts
Association (NCLEPAA) Annual Conference | Atlantic Beach, N.C.
The NCLEPAA Annual Conference highlighted topics in public
safety including grant opportunities and 21st century
technology. Dan Miglin, TFG Grants
Specialist with over two decades of experience as a grant writer
and over 30 years in law enforcement, presented in-depth insights
into grant proposal development to conference attendees.
U.S. Conference of Mayors | Washington, D.C.
In January, Zach Israel and
Jennifer Imo attended the Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of
Mayors. Each year, mayors from across the country come together in
Washington D.C. at the meeting to
engage with the White House and Congress on key priority policies
and issues.
Western States Water Council 2024 Spring Meetings and
Washington Roundtable | Washington,
D.C.
The Western States Water Council's mission is to achieve
cooperation among 18 western states to advance conservation,
development, and management of water resources. Lane Dickson spoke on a panel to the Council's
Water Resources Committee regarding OpenET water data management
and other policy efforts at the 2024 Spring Meetings and Washington
Roundtable.
Founded in 1982, TFG has a long history of providing federal
advocacy and grant services for over 200 entities across 31 states,
including cities, counties, special districts, and public and
private agencies. Since 2015 alone, TFG has helped clients secure
over $5.1 billion for its
clients.
For more information about TFG, please visit
our website at www.thefergusongroup.com.
Contact: Alexandra
Yiannoutsos
TFG
1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 717-5755
ayiannoutsos@tfgnet.com
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