Winning with people,
policy, and trust.
An independent, partner-owned
Republican advisory firm.
We help clients craft successful strategies to shift
public opinion, shape policy, and win regulatory debates.
CGCN is an independent, partner-owned Republican advisory firm. We bring together Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Analytics, and Coalitions to help clients navigate Washington and achieve their policy goals. Our partners combine relationships, substantive expertise, research, communications, and organized stakeholder support in one coordinated strategy.
- Advocacy
- Strategic Communications
- Policy Analysis
- Analytics
- Coalitions
Advocacy
Personal connections will always be important in the corridors of political power. Our extensive network covers those who make the decisions that determine whether businesses win or lose in Washington. We provide clients the insider’s view that reveals what’s really happening, and what’s coming next.
Strategic Communications
No matter the objective — whether protecting and enhancing brand reputation, shaping public policy, or managing crises — CGCN’s seasoned communications strategists are equipped to handle any challenge. With decades of experience in presidential and corporate public relations campaigns, our team utilizes the full spectrum of communication tools to ensure clients deliver the right messages to the right audiences.
Policy Analysis
CGCN’s policy and regulatory consulting team not only knows the key decision makers in Washington, but also the substance of what they decide. Having worked in senior policy roles in regulatory agencies, the White House, and congressional committees, our experts can dissect and analyze legislation, regulations, and judicial opinions, and help clients understand what they mean for their bottom lines and the future of their businesses.
Analytics
The world is awash in information and data, but CGCN’s experts help clients understand what it means in context, so they can use it to influence the political and policy outcomes they need.
Coalitions
CGCN understands that some issues require clients to band together as one, where unity in a coalition creates the flexibility to act quickly and decisively to win the day.
BY THE NUMBERS
25+
Partners
26
Years in Operation
200+
Active Clients
8
of the past 10 Years named
Bloomberg Gov Top Performer
12
Unique winners
(2007–2025 Hired Guns / Top Lobbyists)
41
Total list slots (wins)
(2007–2025 Hired Guns / Top Lobbyists)
10
Active on 2026 LDA roster
(2007–2025 Hired Guns / Top Lobbyists)
Our team of experts and strategists is led by 25 partners with decades of experience working at the highest levels of presidential campaigns, Congress, the White House, and regulatory agencies.
Featured Case Study
Winning Tax Fairness
for America’s Salons & Barbershops
In less than a year, CGCN’s integrated approach accomplished what two decades of fragmented advocacy could not.
Frequently asked questions
What does CGCN do?
CGCN is an independent, partner-owned Republican advisory firm. Its five practices are Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Policy and Regulatory, Analytics & Intelligence, and Coalitions.
How do the five practices work together?
The practices combine relationships, policy knowledge, research, messaging, and stakeholder support in a coordinated strategy built around each client’s objectives.
What kinds of challenges can CGCN help address?
CGCN helps organizations understand political and policy developments, communicate their priorities, engage decision-makers, and organize stakeholders around shared objectives.
Where is CGCN based?
CGCN’s office is at 1307 New York Ave NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005.
How do I contact CGCN?
Email info@cgcn.com, call (202) 628-0028, or use the inquiry form on the Contact page.
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