Influence creates opportunity.
We leverage our skills, experience, and connections to build winning strategies that deliver for clients across the country.
We Are An Influence Network
At The Southern Group, we provide more than access to decision-makers—we bring expertise, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate complex government processes into actionable plans. For over 25 years, The Southern Group has provided powerful representation in a wide range of areas and industries. With offices located throughout the Southeast and in Washington, D.C., our team of lobbyists ensures that clients’ voices are heard, their priorities are advanced, and their goals are realized in an increasingly competitive and complex government environment.
Understanding Our Diverse Services
Effective advocacy requires a well-crafted strategy, a deep understanding of the government processes and a network of influential relationships. We’ve assembled top thought leaders, industry professionals, and seasoned strategists to provide our clients with unparalleled insights and guidance. We analyze the intricacies of policy, identify key stakeholders, and meticulously craft messaging to align with your broader mission. Whether you’re a political hopeful making a play for office or a business revolutionizing your industry, we can assist you. Learn more about our range of services and how we leverage them to ensure your desired outcome.
Making an Impact in Any Industry or Sector
Every sector presents unique opportunities and challenges. The Southern Group’s team combines deep expertise and decades of experience to help you navigate obstacles, capture opportunities, and achieve your goals. Our industry leaders provide tailored strategies, share best practices, and connect you with key decision-makers.
State elected leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the U.S. economy, wielding significant influence over policies and funding decisions that impact industries, infrastructure, education, and innovation. Leveraging our experience, connections, and understanding of the unique political processes spanning the country, we successfully guide clients to impactful policy change. Our team includes many members who have held positions at the highest levels of power. We know how to navigate complex governmental funding and policy issues because we’ve lived them. Whether you’re looking to influence legislation, fund a project, or modify onerous regulation, we have the team and experience you need to rise to the challenge.
The Southern Group Florida realized long ago that local government decisions have a direct and immediate impact on private and public sector operations, growth potential, and bottom line. Local governments control critical areas such as zoning laws, tax rates, infrastructure development, workforce initiatives, and public safety—all of which affect your ability to succeed. Our Southern Group local government teams are embedded within the cities and counties we serve to advocate for policies that foster economic growth, reduce regulatory burdens, and drive innovation and expansion. They are experts in cultivating community partnerships, sourcing funding opportunities, and shaping the future of their communities.
Knowledge is power and staying informed about ongoing policy developments is crucial for wielding it effectively. Our policy monitoring and analysis services keep you in command by tracking key data points critical for your business or organization's success. As one of the leading firms in the Southeast United States and in Washington, D.C., we utilize innovative technology to accurately collect intel and then provide thoughtful analysis to develop actionable insight. We provide timely and relevant information that allows businesses and political candidates to anticipate and react to shifts in the policy landscape by systematically tracking legislative activities, regulatory changes, political movements, and much more.
Strong relationships are the cornerstone of effective advocacy. We assist clients in building and sustaining meaningful connections with policymakers, government leaders, and key stakeholders at all levels. With many team members having backgrounds in political campaigns and public office, we provide strategic advice on navigating the perpetually shifting political landscape. From developing political strategies to fostering relationships with elected officials and candidates, we help align clients with current and future leaders who share their priorities.