We are the experienced leader in securing approvals for complex and challenging real estate projects throughout New England. BG understands the intricacies of Town Meeting and the local permitting process and we use a combination of media relations, social media, and strategic door-to-door canvassing to message your project, educate key stakeholder audiences and ensure it gets approved. Whether it’s real estate development, land use issues, promoting economic development areas, or working on transportation initiatives, we help garner public support, position your cause or business for success and navigate any media crises you face.
Michael Sherry
Director
Michael leads the Public Affairs practice at the Belfort Group, where he combines his campaign management and media relations experience to achieve clients’ public policy goals. His work is focused on helping developers build political and community support for licenses, rezonings, and ground-up proposals. Michael has led dozens of land-use projects across New England to success and can provide support at any stage of the development process, from understanding the initial political landscape to the final ribbon cutting.
Services
Advocacy
We build support for your project and make sure your cause is positively represented.
Branding
BG creates engaging content tailored to your brand’s unique voice for maximum exposure and awareness.
Community Engagement
We use a combination of traditional and digital techniques to energize and engage the community in favor of your project.
Creative
From mailings to websites, BG creates a variety of compelling content to help your company or cause stand out from the crowd.
Crisis & Issues Management
BG understands how to deescalate and manage crisis situations in the media and online.
"Get Out the Vote” Campaigning
Letter-writing, community forums, door-to-door canvassing – BG identifies likely voters and gets them out to vote.
Government Relations
From the State House to Town Halls across New England, BG knows the people and processes for success.
Media Relations
BG’s team of former journalists knows what reporters need and have a long track record of top-tier national, regional and local placements.
Permitting Strategy
We help you navigate projects through the local permitting and Town Meeting process which is complex and unique to the area.
Public Relations
Traditional PR is the building block of BG and we help raise brand awareness and create positive buzz around your company or project.