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 (ACEC/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) City of Wetumpka
12) Coosa Valley Medical Center
13) D. Curt Lee
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
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 (ACEC/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) City of Wetumpka
12) Coosa Valley Medical Center
13) D. Curt Lee
John W. Floyd offers our clients a wealth of hands-on experience gained in more than 20 years of work in local and state government, including an extensive background in community relations. He previously served as Talladega County Juvenile Court Administrator and as Director of Regional and Community Services and Legislative Liaison for the Alabama Department of Youth Services. He also served as Executive Vice President of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce; as Secretary/Treasurer of the Sylacauga Industrial Development Board; as Council President; and later, as Mayor of the City of Sylacauga. He currently serves as Board Chairman of the Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Key Areas of Expertise
Local and state government management
Human services expertise
Knowledge of the legislative process
Economic development experience
Organizational management
Community and governmental relations
Grant writing experience
Key Issue Areas
Community relations
Government relations
Health care
Legislative affairs
Local government planning, evaluation and financing
State government planning, evaluation and financing
Economic development programs and evaluation
Existing business and industry
State, federal and foundation grants
Industrial development financing
Commercial development
Professional & Community Affiliations
Member, The Alabama Hospital Association
Member, The Independent Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama
Former governor's appointee to the Alabama Department of Youth Services Board
Former governor's appointee to the Region Four Law Enforcement Planning Agency Board
Former member of the Alabama League of Municipalities Utilities, Commerce and Transportation Committee
Former member of the Citizens Advisory Council for the Alabama Department of Human Resources
Education
B.S., Business and Economics, University of West Alabama
Certified Public Manager Program, Auburn University at Montgomery
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 (ACEC/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) City of Wetumpka
12) Coosa Valley Medical Center
13) D. Curt Lee
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
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 (ACEC/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) City of Wetumpka
12) Coosa Valley Medical Center
13) D. Curt Lee
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
(850) 222-8900
204 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) AAR Corp
3) Alliance for Commercial Real Estate
5) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
7) AppleOne Employment Services | All's Well Health Care Services
8) Armis, Inc
9) Associated Industries of Florida
10) AT&T
11) Binti, Inc.
12) BlueGreen US Water Technologies, INC
13) BlueVoyant
15) Brooksville RX
16) C5MI
17) Caterpillar c/o MultiState Associates Inc.
18) CDS Housing
19) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
20) Centennial Management Corp.
21) Central Florida Gaming, LLC
23) CHSPSC, LLC
24) Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
25) City of Ocala
26) Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System Nonprofit Corporation
29) Endeavors
30) Environmental Defense Fund
31) Everglades Glades College Inc. dba Keiser University
32) Exelerate Smart Traffic LTD
33) FEI Systems
35) Florida Alliance for Seniors
36) Florida Carpenters Regional Council
37) Florida Hospital Association
40) Jabil Inc
42) JetBlue Airways Corporation
43) Kaseware
44) LeadsOnline, LLC
46) Lee County Board of County Commissioners
47) LivaNova, PLC
48) Lottomatrix Corporation d/b/a Jackpot.com
49) Marriott International, Inc
50) Medallion Home
52) MIS Security
54) Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
55) OpenAI
56) Palladium Investment Partners, LLC
57) Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
58) PayIt, LLC
61) QuickMD LLC
63) Reinsurance Association of America
64) RIDA Realty Investments Corporation
65) Rising Phoenix Holdings Company
66) RSM US LLP
67) Rubrik, Inc.
68) SediVision
74) TechNet
75) TECO Energy, Inc
76) TRHC TPA, LLC
77) U.S. Submergent Technologies, LLC
78) VSP Vision Inc. c/o MultiState Associates
79) Waymo LLC
82) Workday
83) WW Grainger Inc
(850) 222-8900
204 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
2) Associated Industries of Florida
3) Binti, Inc.
5) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
7) CHSPSC, LLC
8) Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System Nonprofit Corporation
9) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
10) Endeavors
11) FEI Systems
13) Florida Alliance for Seniors
14) Florida Hospital Association
19) JetBlue Airways Corporation
20) Lee County Board of County Commissioners
21) LivaNova, PLC
22) Marriott International, Inc
23) My3Tech
26) QuickMD LLC
28) Reinsurance Association of America
29) RSM US LLP
32) TechNet
33) TECO Energy, Inc
34) TRHC TPA, LLC
35) VSP Vision Inc. c/o MultiState Associates
36) WW Grainger Inc
601-353-0559
PO BOX 217, JACKSON, MS, 39205-0217,
1) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
2) American Council of Engineering Companies
3) American Rental Association c/o Multistate Associates LLC
5) Automation Designs & Solutions, Inc c/o Multistate Associates LLC
6) CHSPSC, LLC
9) Consumer Data Industry Association
10) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
11) Converge: Partners in Access
12) CTIA - The Wireless Association
13) Curriculum Associates, LLC
14) Denmiss LLC
15) DIRECTV, LLC
17) DoorDash, Inc.
18) EchoStar Corporation and its affiliates
19) Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund
20) Entertainment Software Association
21) FEi Systems
22) Forerunner
24) GlaxoSmithKline
25) Global Tel*Link Corporation d/b/a/ ViaPath Technologies
26) Hancock County
27) Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
28) Healthcare Distribution Alliance
29) Lexis Nexis-Law Publishing
30) Lyft, Inc.
34) Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians
35) Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience
36) Mississippi Athletic Trainers Association
37) Mississippi Circuit Clerks Association
38) Mississippi Health Care Association
39) Mississippi Methodist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Inc.
41) Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association
43) Mississippi Prosecutors Association
44) Mississippi Society of Anesthesiologists
45) Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
46) Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
47) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
48) National Association of Social Workers, MS Chapter
51) Oquirrh Mountain Law Group, P.C. d/b/a Lexington Law Firm
52) QuickMD
53) Sanofi US
55) Stride, Inc.
56) Swisher International, Inc.
57) Teachers Insurance Annuity Association
58) The Clay Firm
60) ThriveWay
61) Trilogy Integrated Resources, LLC
62) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
63) URAC
64) Visit Jackson
601-353-0559
PO BOX 217, JACKSON, MS, 39205-0217,
1) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
2) American Council of Engineering Companies
3) American Rental Association c/o Multistate Associates LLC
5) Automation Designs & Solutions, Inc c/o Multistate Associates LLC
6) CHSPSC, LLC
9) Consumer Data Industry Association
10) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
11) Converge: Partners in Access
12) CTIA - The Wireless Association
13) Curriculum Associates, LLC
14) Denmiss LLC
15) DIRECTV, LLC
17) DoorDash, Inc.
18) EchoStar Corporation and its affiliates
19) Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund
20) Entertainment Software Association
21) FEi Systems
22) Forerunner
24) GlaxoSmithKline
25) Global Tel*Link Corporation d/b/a/ ViaPath Technologies
26) Hancock County
27) Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
28) Healthcare Distribution Alliance
29) Lexis Nexis-Law Publishing
30) Lyft, Inc.
34) Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
35) Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians
36) Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience
37) Mississippi Athletic Trainers Association
38) Mississippi Circuit Clerks Association
39) Mississippi Health Care Association
41) Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association
43) Mississippi Prosecutors Association
44) Mississippi Society of Anesthesiologists
45) Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
46) Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
47) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
48) National Association of Social Workers, MS Chapter
51) Oquirrh Mountain Law Group, P.C. d/b/a Lexington Law Firm
52) QuickMD
53) Sanofi US
55) Stride, Inc.
56) Swisher International, Inc.
57) Teachers Insurance Annuity Association
58) The Clay Firm
60) ThriveWay
61) Trilogy Integrated Resources, LLC
62) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
63) URAC
64) Visit Jackson
(404) 791-6137
P.O. BOX 5804, ATLANTA, GA, 31107,
2) Altria Client Services LLC and its affiliates
3) Barton Child Law & Policy Center
5) CGI Technologies & Solutions
6) Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia
8) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
9) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
10) ENA, Inc.
12) GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students
13) Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis
14) Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential
15) Georgia CASA
16) Georgia Equality
17) Georgia Family Connection Partnership
18) Georgia Nurses Association
19) Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists
22) IATSE Local 479
23) Magistrate Court of DeKalb County
25) National Association of Certified Professional Midwives Georgia
26) National Association of Social Workers - Georgia Chapter
27) National Domestic Workers Alliance
30) QuickMD
31) Reproductive Freedom for All
32) Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
33) Southern Center for Human Rights
34) Southern Center for Human Rights
35) Southern Environmental Law Center
36) State Court of DeKalb County
37) Tall Timbers Research Inc.
40) United Ways of Georgia, Inc.
41) Vimes, Inc.
42) yes. every kid.
(919) 240-7375
1046 Washington St, Raleigh, NC, 27605-1258,
(919) 872-1005
1046 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27605,
(706) 982-3305
P.O. Box 5804, Atlanta, GA, 31107,
1) Barton Child Law & Policy Center
4) CGI Technologies & Solutions
5) Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia
7) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
8) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
9) ENA, Inc.
11) GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students
12) Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis
13) Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential
14) Georgia CASA
15) Georgia Equality
16) Georgia Family Connection Partnership
17) Georgia Nurses Association
20) IATSE Local 479
21) Magistrate Court of DeKalb County
23) National Association of Certified Professional Midwives Georgia
24) National Association of Social Workers - Georgia Chapter
25) Natures GA, LLC
28) QuickMD
29) Southern Center for Human Rights
30) Southern Environmental Law Center
31) State Court of DeKalb County
32) Tall Timbers Research Inc.
35) United Ways of Georgia, Inc.
36) Vimes, Inc.
37) yes. every kid.
(828) 545-1401
1046 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27605,
334-244-8948
401 Adams Ave, Suite 710, 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 (ACEC/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) City of Wetumpka
12) Coosa Valley Medical Center
13) D. Curt Lee
(770) 241-9606
PO Box 5804, SUITE 200, ATLANTA, GA, 31107,