Capital Public Affairs, Inc.

Who We Are

Cherie Gillen

Stephen Reid
Chip Dutcher

Cherie Gillen

Capital Public Affairs, Inc. since 2005, providing clients with political analysis; monitoring and interpretation of legislation and regulations.

Establish and direct a comprehensive outreach program to key legislators, state agency officials and the Governor’s office.

Draft position papers and client testimony on a variety of issues and legislation.

Build coalitions of common interests to actively influence public policy.

Previous positions include:

Manager of Government Relations, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Analyze and develop positions for proposed legislation and regulations that impact the State Chamber.  Testified when needed. 
Communicated directly with legislators and key administration officials to convey members’ position on particular legislation. 
Founded the New Jersey Global Business Initiative at the State Chamber.  
Coordinated corporate participation in the Shanghai-Taipei International Trade Connection in 2003; supported 2005 February Trade Mission to the Netherlands. 
Planned programs for State Chamber’s Taxation, Economic Development and International Trade Committees and events such as the Congressional Train Trip and Business Roundtables. 
Created communication materials as necessary for promotion of State Chamber’s positions, including testimony, speeches and news articles. 
Liaison to board and members regarding Chamber’s Economic Development Initiative and the 2005 Agenda for New Jersey Platform for Progress Project.

Government Affairs Associate, New Jersey Retail Merchants Association
 
Developed position papers on proposed legislation and regulations impacting the retail industry, specializing in credit and labor issues, consumer fraud, and telemarketing. 
Communicated with legislators and staff on the Association’s position on proposed legislation, regulations, and other important issues to the retail industry. 
Developed new member marketing campaign, including targeted member list, communication materials, and personal outreach to potential new members.   
Created and developed communications materials including web site, press releases, memos, and booklets for the media and NJRMA members.

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