In today’s world, engagement in Public Affairs has taken on a heightened level of importance. There has never been a more important time for organizations and corporations to have a voice in public policy initiatives than now. Each day elected and regulatory officials make decisions that could impact a private company’s competitiveness or complicate an organization’s mission. The impact of pending legislation or the actions of a number of interest groups can either propel or thwart a corporate agenda with consequential effects on business growth and the bottom line.