Iowa Government Affairs, Lobbying & Public Affairs Services
Need a win? HYS can help.
High Yield Strategies is a full-service public affairs & government affairs consulting firm, specializing in economic development and agriculture, natural resources, biotechnology & energy-related advocacy and communications work.
Government Affairs
HYS loves winning. Government can be a maze but with a decade of Iowa Government & lobbying experience, HYS gets results. HYS assists clients with conceptualizing effective legislation & directly lobbying lawmakers of both major political parties to achieve desired outcomes. Worried about a problematic bill popping up in Iowa? HYS monitors key legislation, provides regular updates & strategically intervenes to influence results. During the 2024 Iowa legislative session, we lobbied to save Iowa cattle producers $18 million in taxes and won.
General Consulting
Want to do business or advocacy work in the state of Iowa? We’ll strategize the right approach, brief you on opportunities, & provide guidance on Iowa’s legislative & regulatory landscape. HYS will guide you through regulatory approvals, keep you informed of new industry or government developments, & prepare for high-impact meetings or facility tours. HYS also assists clients in identifying & applying for Iowa grant opportunities.
Communications
Crafting speeches, press releases, message development, interview prep, or social media strategy. We strategically develop your message to engage stakeholders. HYS assists with managing social media accounts & creating relevant content to generate engagement & drive action. With experience in grassroots campaigns and state politics, we know how to engage strategic partners & amplify compelling stories to shape opinions. HYS will help you understand what Iowa public officials, leaders, & other relevant stakeholders are thinking, feeling, & saying so you can best engage.
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Industry Expertise & Specialized Services
HYS brings specialized experience to the industries that drive Iowa’s economy.
Agriculture Government Affairs
Livestock, crops, agricultural taxation, animal health, biotechnology, water quality, renewable fuels and agricultural regulation.
Energy, Biofuels & Emerging Technology
Ethanol, biodiesel, renewable fuel infrastructure, utilities and the regulatory issues surrounding emerging energy technologies.
Biotechnology & AgTech
Policy and regulatory strategy for animal health, agricultural biotechnology and AgTech companies.
Regulatory & State Agency Strategy
Engagement with state agencies, regulatory approvals and agency relationships, informed by direct experience working with agency leadership.
Strategic Intelligence & Counsel
Legislative intelligence, issue monitoring and ongoing counsel. HYS can serve as your organization’s Iowa-based government affairs resource.
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From start-ups to corporations, we can help you establish a foothold, & grow.