(919) 861-9783
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1130, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.
1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina
2) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&,T North Carolina
3) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.
6) Great Trails State Coalition c/o Catawba Lands Conservancy
7) Honeywell International, Inc.
10) North Carolina Amateur Sports
11) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs
12) North Carolina Biotechnology Center
15) Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.
16) Resident Lenders of North Carolina
17) Ripe Inc.
18) Sampson County
19) Smith's Farm
20) Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.
21) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
24) Town of Boone
25) Unite USA Inc.
26) University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health
11-15 years
John has over 45 years of experience working as a corporate CEO and government agency administrator. John served in the administrations of three United States Presidents. He served as State Executive Director of the North Carolina Farm Service Agency from 1981 to 1992, under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In April 2001, John was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the State Director of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Rural Development for North Carolina.
919-921-8123
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1130, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco
Links:Website
As a former member of the North Carolina Senate, I have served as Vice-Chairman of Finance, Chair of Judiciary and Rules Committees. I have a thorough knowledge of the workings of government and the continual changing personnel in State Government. Trust and knowledge are not created overnight, but are nurtured over the years.
20+ years
Designated by peers as one of the most effective lobbyists in North Carolina
Recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Recognized in Best Lawyers in America in the area of government
relations practice, and as Lawyer of the Year in government relations practice in Raleigh
Selected by the American Registry as the top 1% of America's Most Honored Lawyers for 2020
To be provided upon specific request
Former North Carolina State Senator Alexander "Sandy" Sands is the leader of the firm's Public Policy and Governmental Affairs Group in Raleigh. He is a Registered Lobbyist. He represents businesses and individuals who have matters before both the legislative and executive branches of government in North Carolina. He's proven himself to be quite effective. When the North Carolina Center for Public Policy surveyed members of the General Assembly and lobbyists in 2009, researchers found Sands to be the 3rd most influential lobbyist in the Tarheel state.
Sandy has used his many years as a litigator in state and federal trial and appellate courts to develop his advocacy skills, which he now uses effectively for his clients in his lobbying and administrative law practice. He served as a North Carolina State Senator from 1986 until 1994. During that service he rose to the position of Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate.
(919) 880-2955
745 Powell Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Lisa has over 20 years experience in government and private sector work. Prior to joining Capitol Advantage, she served as Director of Government Affairs for a large statewide trade association. She has experience building and executing strategy for a wide range of issues such as environmental, tax, workers compensation, land use and professional licensing. Lisa is highly respected and has a successful track record advocating before the Legislature, Executive Branch agencies and various commissions and licensing boards. She is also consistently ranked on the list of "Most Influential Lobbyists in the General Assembly."
20+ years
(919) 861-9783
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1130, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.
1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina
2) Avery County
3) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&,T North Carolina
4) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.
7) Great Trails State Coalition C/o Catawba Lands Conservancy
9) Honeywell International, Inc.
12) North Carolina Amateur Sports
13) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs
16) North Carolina Horse Council
17) North Carolina SweetPotato Commission
18) Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.
19) Resident Lenders of North Carolina
20) Ripe Inc.
21) Sampson County
22) Smith's Farm
23) Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.
24) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
27) Town of Boone
28) Unite USA Inc.
29) University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health
Nathan Honaker is a licensed North Carolina attorney and serves as General Counsel to Connect C providing insight in legislative matters. He has several years of experience in legislative affairs, lobbying and healthcare. Nathan is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina School of Law. During college, Nathan had internships with several legislators in the State House of Representatives and the State Senate. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked for Sen. Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate, in communications and as a law clerk. During law school, Nathan worked for several lobbyists as a research assistant and policy advisor, as well as working with the State Health Plan and the University of North Carolina System.
(202) 923-1211
2703 Lakeview Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27609, 
(206) 370-2013
1252 Ingerson Rd, Arden Hills, MN, 55112, 
1) JetZero
(202) 442-2900
2349 Churchill Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, 
(206) 370-2013
711 W Junior Terrace, Chicago, IL, 60613, 
1) JetZero
(206) 370-2013
510 Anne Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, 
1) JETZERO
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Wachovia Capitol Center, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
(540) 341-8808
3965 W 83rd Street, Suite 225, Prairie Village, KS, 66208, 
(312) 590-7958
421 N. Harrington Street, Suite 650, 3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC, 27603, 
2) AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies
3) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4) Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association
7) Delta Dental of North Carolina
8) Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
(415) 389-6800
501 Fayetteville Street, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
(206) 370-2013
12715 Willow Grove Way, Huntersville, NC, 28078, 
1) JetZero
(540) 341-8808
3965 W 83rd Street, Suite 225, Prairie Village, KS, 66208, 
(202) 442-2900
2349 Churchill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, 
(919) 219-8221
3615 Alleghany Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27609, 
(312) 590-7958
421 N. Harrington Street, Suite 650, Raleigh, NC, 27603, 
(252) 689-6645
105 West Caswell Street Suite 214p, Kinston, NC, 28501, 
3) Carlyle Investment Management, LLC
4) Community Associations Institute - North Carolina Chapter, Inc.
7) Health Systems Management, Inc.
9) Innovative Cash Growth Solutions, INC.
12) Mosaic Group LLC
13) National Marine Manufacturers Association
14) North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association
15) North Carolina Medical Society
16) North Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists
17) Patients Health Access Coalition, Inc.
19) Pharmaceutical Research &, Manufacturers of America
21) Strata Clean Energy Holdings, LLC
22) Valicy, Inc.
(804) 484-8606
6601 West Broad Street, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 
(202) 354-1500
101 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Suite 400W, Washington, DC, 20001, 
(919) 457-9064
301 Fayetteville St, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
(919) 664-7020
5 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
(919) 664-7020
5 W Hargett street suite 1010, raleigh, NC, 27601, 
(704) 684-1110
1616 Bethlehem Road, Knightdale, NC, 27545, 
1) Association for Consumer Debt Relief by MultiState Associates LLC
3) Carvana
8) ICF
10) ITG Brands, LLC
(984) 960-6868
4800 Six Forks Road, Suite #220, Raleigh, NC, 27609, 
(919) 781-5467
301 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC, 27601,