GSI :: About GSI

Governmental Strategies, Inc. (GSI) was formed in 1996 to fill a gap in the Washington political marketplace. Rather than simply offering “access” to policymakers, we wanted to help extract real dollar value from a legislative and regulatory process that presents benefits and costs at every turn.

At GSI, we believe that expecations for investment in federal advocacy should match those for any other business investment. There must be a real return. We intensively utilize our relationships for our clients, to be sure, but only as elements of strategy – and never as ends in themselves.

GSI wins on behalf of its clients because we work with them to develop a strategic plan that is sensitive to all the variables that affect public policy. We map the entire federal landscape – Hill, administration, and agencies – to identify the different opportunities and challenges that arise at each jurisdictional juncture. We marshal the appropriate resources at each step. Our strategic approach tailors the message so that champions can be developed to build and project support for our clients based on both policy and political considerations.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appreciate GSI’s attention to strategic depth. We are known to a to have a contact network that spans nearly every committee with jurisdiction over almost any agency or industry. And, when “clearing the way” for a lawmaker means amplifying the demand for our clients’ needs, we reach across corporate and public interest sectors to build broad-based coalitions. GSI assures that legislators hear directly from homegrown constituents and supporters.

Our modest size gives us great flexibility. Our home is on Capitol Hill, where, without downtown isolation, we’ve long been able to gather informally with Members of Congress and key staff.

GSI’s clients vary in size from a Fortune 20 diversified energy services firm, to small manufacturers and special-purpose coalitions. For some of them, we serve as chief Washington representatives, while, for others, we are a strategic partner and action arm for an existing Washington office.

When the mission is to deliver real dollar value, and when it’s expected that a Washington asset must perform and deliver like any other, GSI is brought to the team.

Our clients deserve and expect results -- not a repackaging of conventional wisdom. GSI is proud of our record of achieving outcomes on our clients behalf. Give us a call to find out how we can help your business maxmize policy opportunities and manage political risk.