Show me the Money! Public Affairs IABC Southern Region Conference Presented by Nancy Sims Senior Vice President October 23, 2009

What is Public Affairs? Reputation Management Marketing Communications Stakeholder Engagement

Where are the dollars today? Billions of dollars in stimulus money has been passed through to states. Recipients include: Government/Public Agencies Businesses who do business with the government Non-profits

How do I get stimulated? Track these sites – follow the awarded contracts and check for contracts available Pay attention to your local governments through media coverage Recovery.gov Recovery.org

Already In Your Toolbox Local government agencies need communications support Businesses awarded money almost always have to engage in some form of stakeholder communications and presentations to the public Non-profits receiving stimulus money need communications support, stakeholder outreach and reputation management

Thank You Nancy Sims, Senior Vice President 713.627.2223 [email_address] Blog: www.mayoralmusings.com Blog: www.texas-musings.com (coming soon) Twitter: www.twitter.com/nancylsims Twitter: www.twitter.com/pierpontcom