Sponsors

For 40 years now, clients have counted on Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. to find creative solutions and the right path forward to help their businesses and organizations achieve success. We view ourselves as a seamless extension of our clients’ teams, trusted to deliver results and work with them to eliminate barriers to their growth in Connecticut and beyond. Our proven record has earned the respect and trust of executive, legislative, and local leaders as Connecticut’s premier government relations and issues management firm.

At Eversource, Energy Brings Us Together. We live in the neighborhoods we serve, working for a better tomorrow. We’re 9,600 people committed to providing safe, reliable and sustainable electric, gas and water service in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Our operations trace their roots back to the middle of the 19th century. Through the decades, many companies have come together to form Eversource, New England’s largest energy delivery company. Today, we’re proud to serve 4.4 million customers. Like our predecessor companies, we’re focused on supporting every one of our communities, to power the possible for New England.

Connecticut Business and Industry Association is Connecticut’s largest business organization, with thousands of member companies, small and large, representing a diverse range of industries from every part of the state. CBIA works to make this a top state for business, jobs, and economic growth: driving change, shaping legislative and regulatory policy, and promoting collaboration between the private and public sectors.

The Mohegan Tribal Nation is a sovereign, federally recognized Indian Tribe situated on their reservation in Southeastern Connecticut. The Mohegan Tribe has always been committed to good relations with its neighbors starting at home with the State of Connecticut and the municipalities surrounding the reservation.  In the nearly 30 years since its compact with the State, the Mohegan Tribe has contributed over $4.5 billion dollars that have underwritten critical services and programs across the entire state of Connecticut. Independently, the Tribe supports its neighboring communities with investments in infrastructure, education, unparalleled level of care and emergency services to the surrounding localities. Through Mohegan Sun, its flagship property in Connecticut, the Mohegan Tribe supports the employment of 5000 team members, an annual investment of $250 million in goods and services provided by 1500 local businesses, and the generation of $1.1 billion in economic impact for the state.

Based in Westport, The CauseWay Agency (www.thecausewayagency.us) is a leading expert in cause communications, here in Connecticut and around the country. We work exclusively with non-profit organizations and government agencies to use the power of communications to help solve critical social issues. From look-alike modeling to TV PSAs, we reach target audiences and inspire them to act. Our clients include the Hartford Public Schools, CDC, Communities In Schools, National Crime Prevention Council, National Fair Housing Alliance,  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. EPA.

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is an independent network member of CLA Global. See CLAglobal.com/disclaimer. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. 

Express Strategies provides award-winning public affairs consulting, with expertise in advocacy writing, content development and public/media relations.  Express Strategies helps move clients closer to achieving their goals — in policy, programs, publicity, development, or mission.  We bring an acute understanding of the public implications of policy decisions made by an organization, with first-hand experience in the relationship between policy development, news coverage and public interest.  Turn to Express Strategies for a custom-designed response to accomplish complex communication objectives. We bring clarity to your communication, in your voice, with impact and distinction.  Words are the catalyst for action!

Hinckley Allen is a business law firm that delivers exceptional results for its clients. Recognized by the American Lawyer as one of the nation’s top 200 law firms, Hinckley Allen’s professionals represent leading regional, national, and global businesses on their most important business and legal matters. The firm’s 160+ lawyers work in offices located in Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; Manchester, NH; Albany, NY; Chicago, IL; and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Hinckley Allen has been a vital force in law, business, government, and our communities since 1906.

Helping businesses and individuals navigate government investigations, enforcement actions and other regulatory challenges.