+ Tesla

The Challenge

As a leader in sustainable energy and transportation, Tesla set out to revolutionize the way in which people buy both energy and vehicles. Existing state laws made it difficult for Tesla’s auto sales model to work in the Commonwealth, while energy policies lagged behind other states in terms of clean energy targets.

The Solve

TSG worked with policymakers to update regulatory frameworks and build legislative support for Tesla’s alternative business models, transforming Massachusetts into one of the most industry-friendly markets for the company.

+ Uber

The Challenge

As a category disruptor, Uber faced an uphill battle against longstanding and outdated perceptions and regulations. They needed an experienced partner in the Commonwealth to navigate the legislative terrain, and realize their ambitions to revolutionize mobility.

The Solve

TSG established a broad and collaborative partnership with Uber from the outset. Rather than focus on one policy issue, the objective was to build a comprehensive understanding of the company’s innovative offering, and the value its solutions could bring to both government and the people it serves. Ultimately, Uber has earned the support of a diverse group of stakeholders, and found a permanent place in the state's transportation ecosystem.

+ Beth Israel Lahey Health

The Challenge

Following the merger of two major hospitals, Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) became the second largest health care system in Massachusetts, and one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth. They needed to grow their profile and prominence with federal lawmakers in line with their new standing.

The Solve

TSG coordinated a broad-based awareness and education program for BILH on Capitol Hill, facilitating ongoing dialogue between the organization and Members of Congress. From regular staff briefings during the COVID-19 pandemic to ongoing thought leadership initiatives, BILH has strengthened its position as a healthcare leader on the national stage.

+ Marine Biological Laboratory

The Challenge

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is a world-renowned education and research institution in Woods Hole, MA. In order to solidify its place at the forefront of the scientific field and affirm its position as a pillar of the Cape Cod community, MBL needed to raise its profile with state and local officials.

The Solve

TSG developed a multi-faceted campaign to cultivate and strengthen relationships with local and state officials, and parlay them into significant funding opportunities. These resources have been transformational for both MBL and the Woods Hole scientific community, advancing diverse initiatives from the creation of world-class education labs and a growing cutting-edge microscopy center to a marine education program for high school and state college students.

+ Third Eye Health

The Challenge

Third Eye Health brings the speed and efficiency of telemedicine into nursing homes in an effort to reduce hospital admissions for seniors. But as is often the case with an innovative new technology, the regulations and reimbursement policies hadn’t kept pace. New legislation threatened the future of both the company and the telehealth sector at large.

The Solve

TSG defined and led a program to introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation ensuring reimbursement for telemedicine services in skilled nursing facilities, enabling better and more expedient care. We collaborated broadly to build an industry coalition in support of the bill, now even more vital in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

+ Massachusetts Camping Association

The Challenge

Summer camp is a staple of the American summer, but the youth and diversity of camp counselors presents unique challenges when it comes to labor laws. The Massachusetts Camping Association needed help navigating the changing legislative landscape.

The Solve

TSG reframed summer camp as a rich cultural and educational cornerstone within the Commonwealth, as well as a powerful foundation for workforce development. Central to this exercise was engaging and educating members of the legislature and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The result was a full exemption of summer camp counselors from the minimum wage law – the only category of workers to be exempted in the minimum wage law rewrite.

+ American Knife and Tool Institute

The Challenge

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) represents people who make, sell and use knives. As an industry, they must balance community safety priorities and commercial interests, but lack many of the protections afforded to analogous industries. For example, there is currently no federal preemption to allow knife owners to travel on a multi-state hiking, hunting or fishing trip, or for a job that requires them to cross state lines. TSG was brought on board to address this imbalance.

The Solve

TSG engaged with federal lawmakers to ensure the unanimous Senate passage of a bill protecting knife owners traveling between states with appropriate safety measures in place.

+ The Dimock Center

The Challenge

The Dimock Center is a nationally-recognized leader in providing community health services. In order to support underserved populations effectively, it needed to shore up its funding strategy with state and local officials, as well as the private sector.

The Solve

TSG has overseen a range of successful funding campaigns to strengthen the Dimock Center’s ability to fulfill its mission. From the inclusion of programmatic funding in the state budget, to a bond authorization enabling new campus infrastructure development, the impact has been transformative.

+ Jewish Family & Children's Service

The Challenge

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS) helps those in transition or crisis build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being across the lifespan. The organization sought vital funding to fulfill its mission of "caring for individuals and families by providing exceptional human services guided by Jewish traditions of social responsibility, compassion, and respect for all members of the community."

The Solve

TSG partnered closely with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Children and Families to build evidence-based policies into the Commonwealth's regulatory and legislative framework. This robust and collaborative effort led to over $4M in funding for programs that serve medically fragile infants and substance-exposed newborns, an area of focus for JF&CS. The initiative has had a fundamental and sustaining effect on JF&CS, its clients, and the community as a whole.

+ Preservation of Affordable Housing

The Challenge

Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving, creating and sustaining affordable housing. Its ability to transform the lives of those it serves requires the recognition and support of the federal government. The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program was designed to help low-income families invest in their futures, and it needed political visibility and attention in order to garner the necessary investment. The program has become so effective and popular that increased government funding was needed.

The Solve

Through a thoughtful and compelling outreach plan and coordination across the industry, TSG’s strategic advocacy efforts led to wide-spread Congressional support for FSS, and the House of Representatives increasing funding for FSS by $30 million.

+ Protective Equipment Provider

The Challenge

The market for personal protective equipment (PPE) was upended with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With no federal laws or legislation in place to combat price-gouging, states scrambled to establish appropriate policies. As a leading provider of PPE for law enforcement, our client wanted a seat at the table to ensure they could respond sufficiently to changes in the supply chain and marketplace.

The Solve

TSG advocated on behalf of our client across numerous states and at the federal level, working collaboratively to educate legislators on the potential unintended consequences of poorly drafted legislation. The proposal of a standard formula to define price gouging helped ensure that good actors would be able to distribute life-saving gear to frontline workers without navigating 50 different state laws.

+ Military Helmet Maker

The Challenge

The Department of Defense has a lot of options for sourcing protective gear for the military, and many established vendors enjoy long-standing contracts and relationships. How could an innovative new player in the market make their case most effectively to decision makers?

The Solve

As the makers of a new, superior, more lightweight helmet at a better price, our client had a great story to tell. TSG partnered with their team to engage targeted lawmakers through strategic outreach and education, all the while working to ensure proper government oversight of the procurement process. This approach resulted in a major contract for our client to provide every helmet to the US Army, and put them on the map with key decision makers for future opportunities.