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Founded by the Association of Government Relations Professionals (AGRP) in 2006, the Lobbying Certificate Program (LCP) is today’s gold standard for certifying that government relations professionals possess in-depth knowledge of legislative and political processes plus the rules, regulations and ethics that shape lobbying requirements and are the key to success. The profession’s only certificate program Guided by… [more]

Founded by the Association of Government Relations Professionals (AGRP) in 2006, the Lobbying Certificate Program (LCP) is today’s gold standard for certifying that government relations professionals possess in-depth knowledge of legislative and political processes plus the rules, regulations and ethics that shape lobbying requirements and are the key to success. The profession’s only certificate program Guided by… [more]

The President and Board of the Association of Government Relations Professionals (AGRP) are very disappointed to announce that as of April 18, AGRP will be winding down its operations. After a long-running legal dispute over a 2008 contract, AGRP’s Board believes it is no longer viable to continue operations. We know this news will come… [more]

It is not easy to understand the US medical system but it is even more difficult to get into the pharmacy system. At first glance, there are no difficulties, however, upon closer examination, you can find a lot of “pitfalls”. First you need to understand the terminology: what exactly we call a pharmacy. The residents… [more]

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Accepting Resumes! AGRP Executive Director Position

The 1,100 member Association of Government Relations Professionals (AGRP), seeks an energetic, highly organized individual with good association management and communications skills and a solid understanding of public policy, to lead AGRP. The Executive Director assists the Board of Directors in formulating the organization’s mission, goals, objectives and related policies and is responsible for their… [more]

4 Questions with a Member: Henriette Carroll

Learn more about the members of the government relations community through AGRP’s 5 Questions with a Member Series.  We kick off our series with a profile of Henriette Carroll, President and CEO of State and Federal Communications. How did you get into the profession? I founded State and Federal Communications, Inc. in 1993 in Akron,… [more]

Member of Congress Roundtables

Strengthen your Congressional network without breaking your budget through AGRP’s Member Roundtable Series.  These off-the-record programs allow GR professionals to hear directly from key members of Congress on the current Congress’s agenda, what they see as key issues coming up on the floor or in their committees, and how the private sector can work more closely… [more]

About the Lobbying Certificate Program

Founded by the Association of Government Relations Professionals (AGRP) in 2006, the Lobbying Certificate Program (LCP) is today’s gold standard for certifying that government relations professionals possess in-depth knowledge of legislative and political processes plus the rules, regulations and ethics that shape lobbying requirements and are the key to success. The profession’s only certificate program Guided by… [more]

AGRP Annual Meeting 2015

AGRP is proud to announce that our keynote speaker will be Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense. The AGRP Annual Meeting is the annual meeting for the advocacy and government relations profession.  No where else can you combine networking, information, education, and professional development in one place in Washington DC.  Join your colleagues from all industries… [more]

Networking for a Job: How I Utilized My Contacts

November 6, 2014 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | $15 Join the Young Leadership Network (YLN) for an evening of networking followed by a panel discussion with young professionals who have successfully utilized their contacts to find their desired job.  Hear tips and experiences of your peers to be followed by Q&A. The event… [more]

Member Roundtable Series with Rep. Donald Norcross

Join us for a light breakfast at Tortilla Coast for an off-the-record conversation with Congressman Donald Norcross. On November 12, 2014, Donald Norcross was sworn into the 113th Congress to represent New Jersey’s First Congressional District, which includes 52 towns throughout Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington Counties. Donald has long been active in local community service… [more]

Sterling Hayes, Henriette Carroll, and Cole Wuckert named 2015 AGRP Award Winners

The Association of Government Relations Professionals is pleased to announce that the following individuals will be recognized at the AGRP Annual Meeting (November 12) for their contributions to the profession and the organization. Government Relations Professionals of the Year – Sterling Hayes, The Federal Group The Board of Directors takes the opportunity each year to… [more]