Who We Are
What We Do
PORTER serves clients in developing and executing achievable federal government affairs strategies and plans. This includes help with legislative and/or regulatory relief, appropriations, grants, relationship building within the Congressional and Executive branches, advocacy campaigns, and other strategies to bring about action at the federal government level. We can help with all types of Congressional, White House, Executive Agency, or political needs and can generate grassroots and other types of advocacy plans.
PORTER utilizes its strong and extensive international network, established over many years, to help you drive business or membership development and make high level connections when access to the right people in the business or non-profit world matters to solving a problem.
PORTER has a unique expertise in helping to build and re-structure in-house government affairs teams for businesses and non-profit organizations.
PORTER’s team of knowledgeable, experienced professionals will help you achieve your goals across a wide range of industries and subject matter.
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and infrastructure are essential elements of societal evolution and economic development. Using its extensive expertise and network, PORTER will guide you through legislative process, Congressional and agency interaction, grant coordination, and appropriations in fields such as aviation, transit, highways, rail, and autonomous and other smart technologies. Besides transportation infrastructure, PORTER also applies this strategy to help with water, broadband, emergency management (radios, towers, etc.), public facilities, and other kinds of infrastructure complexities.
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Federal Grants and Appropriations
Federal Grants and Appropriations
The federal budget funds a diverse range of programs, from education to the military. PORTER is here to ensure you are able to partake in the federal appropriations and grants process and get the resources you need to achieve your goals. Our staff has considerable experience in the world of both mandatory and discretionary spending, including decades of hands-on experience in senior staff positions with the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. This specialized know-how will help steer you though the complexities of the appropriations process and the grants world.
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Public Lands and Federal Land Management
Public Lands and Federal Land Management
With 47% of Western states’ lands being held by the federal government, issues surrounding public lands and federal land management are more prevalent than ever. The PORTER team has an expansive knowledge of public lands policy, having successfully navigated the complex issues of numerous public lands bills over the decades in the halls of Congress and with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, and other government regulators.
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Technology
Technology
PORTER is at the forefront of developing legislative, administrative, and business solutions to address industry challenges driven by continuous technological change, the growth of smart technologies, and increasing issues surrounding privacy and cybersecurity. With a network of key decision makers and comprehensive knowledge of policy, we can help promote your business goals and protect your organizational interests within the vast world of technology innovation.
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Defense
Defense
Defense continues to be a massive part of the federal budget. PORTER possesses deep connections within the defense community – both inside and outside the Pentagon – with the advantage of a retired Major General on its team. With decades of working experience with authorizers and appropriators within the U.S. Senate and House defense committees, we are eminently prepared to help you navigate, understand, and take advantage of the complex maze of regulations and funding opportunities.
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Education and Workforce
Education and Workforce
PORTER is well-versed in educational matters from pre-K-12 and higher educational perspectives, allowing us to fully understand the difficulties of serving student populations and communities, and dealing with complicated funding challenges. Having worked with educational systems and institutions, we know the ins and outs of seeking and obtaining funding streams for educational opportunities, facilities, and infrastructure, and advocating for skilled workforce training and measures that relate to positive educational outcomes.
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Disability Policy
Disability Policy
As a unique area of expertise and a special passion, PORTER represents organizations that serve persons with disabilities and their families. We work with Congress and the Executive branch to pass legislation and regulations that help persons with disabilities find gainful employment and develop careers. PORTER assists in building awareness of workforce issues affecting the disability community by connecting non-profit organizations and families throughout the United States with members of Congress to educate them and tell their stories.
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Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism
PORTER team members have held long-standing positions on travel, tourism and special events boards and understand the complexities of this industry. As the former co-chair of the Congressional travel and tourism caucus, Congressman Porter has been instrumental in passing some of the most important measures in the industry. PORTER can help you navigate the more nuanced aspects of airline, immigration, and visa issues and will put together a solid advocacy plan that reflects the challenges associated with today’s complex environment.
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Gaming and Lotteries
Gaming and Lotteries
For over two decades, PORTER has advised and represented clients in the gambling industry. With our involvement in the constant changes affecting lotteries, online betting, and sports wagering and, with extensive experience working in various states where gaming is prevalent, we have valuable access to the heart of policy and decision making.
Who We Help
Whether you are a government agency, a business, a non-profit, or individual, PORTER combines expertise with resourcefulness to find the right pathways – not always the traditional ones – to meet and resolve your challenges. PORTER's carefully chosen team is unmatched in its combined ability, resourcefulness, and agility.
PORTER provides significant benefits to cities, counties, and other public-serving agencies such as airport authorities, regional transportation entities, educational systems and institutions, and tourism/convention organizations. Our team members have extensive past experience working inside federal, state, and local governments as either elected leaders or staff professionals. With a strong foundation in the dealings and demands of government, we understand the daily challenges of decision makers who provide essential services to the public. We are tenacious in finding ways within the structure of the federal government to get results in areas such as infrastructure, public lands, transportation, economic development, appropriations and grants, technology, housing, healthcare, education/workforce, and more.
With experience in building and running substantial companies, we speak the language of business. We know that finding solutions equates to results and accountability. The PORTER team will deliver realistic and strategic options by applying an understanding of your business and keeping your ROI in mind. With solid expertise in policy and process and extensive relationships in D.C. and across the nation, we will help advance your legislative and regulatory priorities. With our knowledge of business operations and board governance, and access to longstanding, high level relationships on your behalf, we can help generate business-to-business connections throughout the commercial world when connections can expediently solve a problem or provide business development opportunities.
Representing non-profit organizations is an important part of our portfolio. Whether you are a charitable concern or a membership, trade, or economic development association, we want to help your organization stand out in D.C. and build a platform for your agenda. PORTER is on your side whether you seek advocacy support to gain legislative or regulatory solutions, want to raise your visibility, build coalitions, gain grassroots support, or find opportunities for a steady stream of funding and membership development.
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