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401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
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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
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
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11) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC.
15) GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY SERVICES CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ALICEVILLE
16) HANWHA DEFENSE USA, INC. (FORMERLY HANWHA GLOBAL DEFENSE)
17) HANWHA Q CELLS AMERICA INC.
19) HOLGANIX INC.
20) HYDROSAT INC.
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26) MEDLINE
28) NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN
29) NATIONAL THOROUGHBRED RACING ASSOCIATION
30) NAVAJO TRANSITIONAL ENERGY COMPANY, LLC
33) POWERSOUTH ENERGY COOPERATIVE
35) SAILDRONE, INC.
36) SBIR ADVISORS OBO ALEXANDRIA HOLDINGS LLC
37) SBIR ADVISORS OBO APPGATE CYBERSECURITY INC
38) SBIR ADVISORS OBO CIRCLE OPTICS INC
39) SBIR ADVISORS OBO COSMIC SHIELDING CORPORATION
40) SBIR ADVISORS OBO NETRISE INC
41) SBIR ADVISORS OBO PNI SENSOR CORPORATION
42) SBIR ADVISORS OBO SALTENNA LLC
43) SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
44) SECOND FRONT SYSTEMS, INC.
47) TRELLISWARE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
50) UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE LLC
51) VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES, INC. OBO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SYSTEM
52) VULNCHECK INC.
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