Based on decades of experience and activity in both local and national political arenas, the Maine Street Solutions team can quickly and effectively identify the appropriate players in Augusta, Washington, DC and anywhere in between who can influence a particular piece of legislation, shape public opinion, or affect the outcome of a ballot initiative.
More importantly, we can reach out to these elected officials and other policy makers with whom we have personal relationships and forcefully present the client’s point of view. Alternately, one-on-one in-person meetings can be arranged, providing the opportunity for the client to personally engage in political persuasion and thereby shape desired outcomes.
We handle both ends of the equation, helping our clients with both the grassroots and the grasstops. We mobilize and energize the public in order to shape public opinion and policy, but we don’t stop there. We also specialize in engaging community leaders and other influencers to become advocates for your mission. By enlisting influential members of a specific community to shape opinion through peer-to-peer communications and outreach, Maine Street Solutions can move the needle regarding a range of issues and public policies that might otherwise be viewed as contentious and divisive by elected officials and other decision makers.
Photo: The No on One Campaign celebrates victory after the March 2020 election (right)
Maine Street Solutions specializes in leveraging long-standing relationships in both the public and private sectors to create strategic alliances around virtually any issue of importance in Northern New England. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, sectors, and perspectives, we create a strong force that can be leveraged to mold public opinion and create long lasting public policy.
Photo: Mike Saxl, Clara McConnell, and Sam Hamilton walking out of the Maine State House
Depending on a client’s specific needs and objectives, Maine Street Solutions can formulate and implement a customized strategic communications or public relations plan, drawing upon the varied skill set of its experienced team of lawyers, public relations experts, former legislators, and lobbyists.
Whether it’s media relations outreach and training, message development, crisis communications, or full public relations campaigns, our team can help. We leverage the latest technology and techniques in paid media to deliver your message to your intended audience. On the earned media side, we influence editorial coverage, pitch news stories, cultivate third-party endorsements, and employ other media relations tactics to drive sustained, positive impressions.
Photo: Members of the MSS in front of the State House
We support trade associations with a fully integrated suite of services—from member recruitment and renewals to communications, event management, financial oversight, and advocacy. Our team handles membership administration, billing, dues collection, and outreach to ensure associations remain consistently engaged and growing. We manage everything from annual meetings and training sessions to lunch-and-learns to grassroots campaigns, legislative testimony coordination, and lobbyist registration and reporting. Whether crafting newsletters, managing social media, organizing campaigns, or overseeing budgets, we provide comprehensive support that drives growth and impact. From renewable energy to cannabis, we adapt our approach to fit each industry’s unique challenges and goals while delivering seamless execution across every functional area. Learn more about our Trade Association and Management Solutions.
Maine Street Solutions can create powerful connections for your business to grow and succeed. We put our relationships, across sectors and at the local, state, and federal levels, to work for you and find new and creative ways for you to expand your interests. Our team also has decades-long trade association experience at the highest leadership levels and can provide direct support to such organizations in membership communications, political action activities, and lobbying.
Photo: The MSS team takes legislators on a tour of a Tomra NorthAmerica facility (right)
“Effective policy advocacy is not just about knowing your client’s issues. We need advocates who understand the political landscape, have strong bipartisan relationships, and get the job done. We retained Mike and his team on a number of complex energy issues that commanded strong alliances and demanded timely action. Maine Street delivered at every turn.”
— BOB CLEAVES, DIRIGO SOLAR LLC
Maine Street Solutions Maine’s top team of lobbying and strategic communications professionals
