334-462-6063
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Applied Digital Corporation
8) Asurion
10) Blackstone
12) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
14) City of Wetumpka
15) Coosa Valley Medical Center
16) D. Curt Lee
17) Data Recognition Corporation
18) Dexcom, Inc.
21) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC.
22) Gulf Governmental Partners
23) Hims, Inc.
25) Jefferson County Department of Health
26) Kinder Morgan
27) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
29) Lenovo, Inc.
32) Patirnt Funding Alternatives, LLC
33) QuantHub LLC
34) QuickMD
36) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
37) TrueCare
38) Trulieve AL, Inc
0-5 years
Sara Elizabeth Burnham brings a thorough knowledge of government as well as an extensive network of contacts to The Bloom Group thanks to relationships forged and maintained over decades of living and working in Montgomery and her family's deep roots in the capital city. She also has longstanding relationships from her time working on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Her years of experience working in real estate give her a broad perspective on the area's business climate and a track record of success listening to, advocating for and representing the best interests of a diverse range of clients.
Key Experience
Staff Assistant for Senator Jeff Sessions
Staff Assistant at The Dutko Group
Staff Assistant for the U.S. Senate Republican Cloakroom
Active REALTOR with Bell and Corwin, Inc.
Key Areas of Expertise
Proven networking abilities
Strong work ethic
Professional & Community Affiliations
Alabama Dance Theatre Development Committee Member
Past YMCA Britton Board of Directors Member
Family Promise Center Volunteer
Education
BA in Political Science (Minors in Public Relations and English), The University of Alabama
334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.
In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.
Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.
Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:
To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.
To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.
To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Applied Digital Corporation
8) Asurion
10) Blackstone
12) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
14) City of Wetumpka
15) Coosa Valley Medical Center
16) D. Curt Lee
17) Data Recognition Corporation
18) Dexcom, Inc.
21) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC.
22) Gulf Governmental Partners
23) Hims, Inc.
25) Jefferson County Department of Health
26) Kinder Morgan
27) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
29) Lenovo, Inc.
32) Patirnt Funding Alternatives, LLC
33) QuantHub LLC
34) QuickMD
36) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
37) TrueCare
38) Trulieve AL, Inc
20+ years
As the founding principal of The Bloom Group, Hal Bloom brings our clients more than 25 years of experience in politics, with an in-depth understanding of the legislative process as well as the inner workings of state agencies. His leadership and the qualified team he's assembled ensure that clients always get professional services that yield real results. A seasoned and respected veteran in his field, Hal was chosen as one of the top lobbyists by The Montgomery Advertiser (1999).
Key Areas of Expertise
Insider knowledge of the legislative process
Political coalition building
Public and governmental finance
Strategizing for and managing political campaigns
Key Professional Experience
Key legislative strategist, executive assistant and chief of staff to a two-term Speaker of the House
Senior governmental affairs officer, public finance officer and investment banker supervisor for major statewide bank
Investment banker for top Southeast investment firm
Key Issue Areas
Environmental, particularly solid waste disposal and clean water
Municipal bond issues
Government funding
Banking, investments and finance
Commercial leasing
Industrial relations and labor
Prevailing wage
State budget and taxation - business and municipal
Federal grants
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Member, Alabama Alliance of Business and Industry
Legislative Liaison, League of Municipalities Committee on State and Federal Legislation
Chairman of Advisory Board, Baptist Medical Center-East
Former Board Member, Alabama Industry and Manufacturers Association
Former Board Member, Alabama-Guatemala Partners of the Americas
Consultant, State Tax Reform Study Commission
Who's Who in the South and Southwest
Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Strathmore's Who's Who
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Past President, Montgomery Rotary Club
Member, President's Cabinet, The University of Alabama
Member, Board of Visitors, The University of Alabama Honors College
Chairman, Board of Directors, The University of West Alabama Foundation
Alumni Achievement Award, University of West Alabama
Member, The Society of the Golden Key, University of West Alabama
Member, Board of Trustees, University of West Alabama
Education
B.S., Business and Commerce, University of West Alabama
Registered Representative, NASD/New York Stock Exchange
Graduate, Chamber of Commerce Executive Institute, University of Georgia
334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Applied Digital Corporation
8) Asurion
10) Blackstone
12) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
14) City of Wetumpka
15) Coosa Valley Medical Center
16) D. Curt Lee
17) Data Recognition Corporation
18) Dexcom, Inc.
21) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC.
22) Gulf Governmental Partners
23) Hims, Inc.
25) Jefferson County Department of Health
26) Kinder Morgan
27) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
29) Lenovo, Inc.
32) Patirnt Funding Alternatives, LLC
33) QuantHub LLC
34) QuickMD
36) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
37) TrueCare
38) Trulieve AL, Inc
6-10 years
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Legislator of the Year, American Cancer Society
State Volunteer of the Year, American Cancer Society
Recipient of the prestigious Wes Nowlin Award, American Cancer Society highest award is given to a volunteer in the state of Alabama
Public Servant of the Year, Alabama Kidney Association
Member, Manufacture Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Alliance for Safety and Justice
4) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
5) Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
6) Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
11) City of Orlando
18) College of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
19) Coreview
20) DDER Holdings, LLC dba Birdsong Housing Partners
21) Florida Association of Counties
22) Florida Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
23) Florida Association of Insurance Agents
24) Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects
25) Florida League of Cities, Inc.
26) Florida Municipal Electric Association
27) Florida Municipal Power Agency
28) Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc
29) FloridaMakes
32) Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America
33) Gulf Stream Council, Boy Scouts of America
34) Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
35) Hillsborough County Clerk of Court and Comptroller
36) Islamorada Village of Islands
37) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
38) La Salle Educational Center, Homestead, Inc.
39) Lenovo, Inc.
40) Lumen
41) Management & Training Corporation
43) Miami Downtown Development Authority
45) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
46) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
47) North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
48) PepsiCo
49) Seavin, Inc
51) South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
52) Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
53) Suwannee River Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
56) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
57) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
59) Villages, The
(407) 843-8880
301 E Pine St, 301 E Pine St Ste 1400, Orlando, FL, 32801-2741,
1) Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation, Inc.
2) Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida, Inc
4) CarMax
5) Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
6) Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Central Florida Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc.
8) Central Florida Zoo & Botantical Gardens
11) City of Clermont
13) City of Orlando
14) City of Oviedo
17) Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
18) DDER Holdings, LLC dba Birdsong Housing Partners
21) Eagles, Benefits by Design, Inc
22) Florida Association for Media in Education
23) Florida Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
24) Florida Family Building Advocates, Inc.
25) Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc.
26) Goodwill Industries of North Florida
28) Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
29) Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America
30) Gulf Stream Council, Boy Scouts of America
31) Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter
32) HARTLEY BLUNT STRATEGIES, LLC
33) Heart of Florida United Way
34) Here Tomorrow
35) INSPIRE PLACEMAKING COLLECTIVE, INC.
36) Lake County
38) Lenovo, Inc.
39) Lift Orlando
40) Lumen
41) Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering
44) National Association of Industrial & Office Properties
45) Non-Profit Insurance Services, Inc
46) North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
47) Open Gates, Inc
48) Orange County Clerk of Courts
49) Orange County Library District
51) Orlando Magic
52) School Board of Volusia County
54) Shalom Orlando
55) South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
56) Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
57) STEPS, Inc.
58) Suwannee River Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
59) Tallahassee State College Foundation
61) Transition House, Inc, The
63) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
64) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
65) University of Central Florida Student Government Association
(850) 577-9090
301 South Bronough Street, Suite 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) American Beverage Association
2) Automated Health Systems, Inc
3) Borden Institute of Higher Learning
4) Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
5) Central Florida Zoo & Botantical Gardens
11) Coreview
12) Escambia County
13) Florida Association for Media in Education
14) Florida Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
15) Florida Beverage Association
16) Florida Family Building Advocates, Inc.
17) FloridaMakes
21) Gulf County
22) Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County
23) Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc
24) HARTLEY BLUNT STRATEGIES, LLC
25) Here Tomorrow
26) Lenovo, Inc.
29) Open Gates, Inc
30) Organon LLC
31) Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
32) Public Consulting Group LLC
33) School Board of Volusia County
34) St. Lucie County
35) STEPS, Inc.
36) Tallahassee State College Foundation
(850) 222-6891
101 E College Ave, 101 E College Ave, Tallahassee, FL, 32301-7742,
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, Suite 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) A-S Medication Solutions, LLC
2) Alliance for Safety and Justice
3) American Beverage Association
6) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
11) City of Leesburg
12) City of Orlando
16) Florida Association of Counties
17) Florida Association of Insurance Agents
18) Florida Beverage Association
19) Florida League of Cities, Inc.
20) Florida Municipal Electric Association
21) Florida Municipal Power Agency
22) Florida Outdoor Advertising Association
23) Florida Redevelopment Association
27) Islamorada Village of Islands
28) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
29) La Salle Educational Center, Homestead, Inc.
30) Lenovo, Inc.
32) Miami Downtown Development Authority
34) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
35) North Brevard County Hospital District d/b/a Parrish Medical Center
37) Seavin, Inc
39) South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare System
40) Sunrun, Inc.
42) The Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida
43) The Tox Franchising Group, LLC
45) Transparency-Rx
46) Twin Creeks Development Associates, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
47) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
50) Villages, The
334-244-8948
770 Washington Ave, Suite 117, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Applied Digital Corporation
8) Asurion
10) Blackstone
12) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
14) City of Wetumpka
15) Coosa Valley Medical Center
16) D. Curt Lee
17) Data Recognition Corporation
18) Dexcom, Inc.
21) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC.
22) Gulf Governmental Partners
23) Hims, Inc.
25) Jefferson County Department of Health
26) Kinder Morgan
27) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
29) Lenovo, Inc.
32) Patirnt Funding Alternatives, LLC
33) QuantHub LLC
34) QuickMD
36) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
37) TrueCare
38) Trulieve AL, Inc
(850) 577-9090
GrayRobinson PA, 301 S Bronough St Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) A-S Medication Solutions, LLC
2) Aramark Educational Services, LLC
3) Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation, Inc.
4) Automated Health Systems, Inc
8) CarMax
13) Crystal Lagoons U.S. Corp.
14) DDER Holdings, LLC dba Birdsong Housing Partners
15) Florida Family Building Advocates, Inc.
16) Florida Outdoor Advertising Association
18) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
19) Lenovo, Inc.
20) Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering
22) Miami Downtown Development Authority
24) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
25) North Brevard County Hospital District d/b/a Parrish Medical Center
26) North Broward Hospital District (d/b/a Broward Health)
29) Organon LLC
30) Orlando Magic
31) Public Consulting Group LLC
33) Seavin, Inc
35) Shalom Orlando
36) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics Inc.
37) South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare System
38) Sunrun, Inc.
40) The Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida
41) Transparency-Rx
43) Twin Creeks Development Associates, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
44) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates