To manage legislative issues, it is important to develop and implement sound strategies. Fine Geddie & Associates has been on the winning side of many tough legislative issues. Decision making within the legislative arena is not always logical. Helping companies develop business strategies that provide the best opportunities for success is the Fine Geddie goal. Through experiences, along with knowing how to get things done, the Fine Geddie team provides a reliable approach to public policy issues. Top

Regulatory and Agency Advocacy

Alabama has over 20 departments within the Executive Branch and hundreds of boards and commissions.

Fine Geddie works on select issues to resolve problems on behalf of their clients within the numerous agencies of state government.

The firm has worked on numerous issues including health care, environmental, banking and insurance. Top

Research, Assessment & Monitoring

Fine Geddie has established excellent research capabilities through internal and external resources.

Through refined techniques for gathering information and computerized bill tracking, the firm can follow legislation and rule-making from the initial proposal to the final resolution.

Clients are given candid assessments with background information to make intelligent decisions which allow them to take the proper course of action. Top



Local Government Lobbying

As federalism and devolution shift more responsibilities to the states, local governments are asked to make more decisions and assume more responsibilities.

County and city governments make decisions every day that affect businesses from zoning issues to merchandising and marketing restrictions. Local ordinances are becoming more important to business and industry.

By maintaining extensive contacts throughout the state, Fine Geddie is able to access decision makers and produce results. Top



Economic Development

As site selection becomes more competitive and economic pressures for expansion becomes more common, companies must have reliable information to make these important decisions.

Fine Geddie works with instate, national and international corporations to analyze the political climate and regulatory environment and give sound advice on sensitive issues.

From economic incentives to community relationships, the firm has vast experience from relationships fostered by corporations who have undertaken to locate or chosen to locate in Alabama. Top