Central Florida Public Affairs

29 Oct Lydia Claire Kirkland Joins Central Florida Public Affairs as Senior Political Strategist

Posted at 00:21h in General

Lydia Claire Kirkland Joins Central Florida Public Affairs as Senior Political StrategistOrlando, Fla. – Central Florida Public Affairs (CFPA), Orlando’s fastest-growing government relations firm, has hired veteran political strategist Lydia Claire Kirkland to help lead its state-wide efforts in Tallahassee. Kirkland brings deep knowledge of...

27 Oct Central Florida Public Affairs hires Lydia Clair Kirkland to handle Tallahassee connections

Posted at 08:00h in General

Kirkland has more than 2 decades of public policy and strategy experience. A veteran political strategist is joining an Orlando government relations firm.Lydia Clair Kirkland has been hired by Central Florida Public Affairs (CFPA). Kirkland is leading the firm’s statewide efforts, and she’ll do most...

14 Nov The 2024 Above & Beyond: Women

Posted at 09:00h in General

Honoring Women in Government and Public ServiceThey’re trailblazing policymakers, outstanding advocates and seasoned political consultants. They’re cybersleuths, disaster management experts, distinguished academics and public officials on both sides of the aisle. They’re serving the elderly, the young, and everyone in between. What does each of...

13 May Central Florida Public Affairs Announces Robbie Vogan as Government Affairs Advisor

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Central Florida Public Affairs Announces Robbie Vogan as Government Affairs Advisor. Vogan to lead efforts at the local and state level for the Orlando-based firm that specializes in government relations and community engagement....

22 Nov Central Florida Public Affairs Welcomes Rachael Kobb as Senior Policy Advisor

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Kobb brings more than a decade of government affairs, fundraising and campaign experience to the Orlando-based firm that specializes in government relations and community engagement....

15 Nov Central Florida Public Affairs Among Influence Florida Magazine’s 2023 Golden Rotunda Awards Recognizing Florida’s Top Public Affairs and Advocacy Firms

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Influence Florida Magazine announced the recipients of the 2023 Golden Rotunda Awards, honoring the outstanding public affairs and advocacy firms that have made significant contributions to shaping public policy and advancing advocacy efforts in Florida. Among the top firms named in the category of New...

14 Mar 2022 Legislative Session Summary

Posted at 00:27h in Legislative

The 2022 State Legislative Session concluded today just a few minutes after 1:00 p.m. after a final vote on the agreed upon record $112 billion FY 2023 Budget. Florida’s fiscal year begins July 1 and concludes on June 30. ...

27 Oct Central Florida Public Affairs Veteran Launches Her Own Company

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After more than 20 years, working across multiple industries in the Central Florida region, seasoned public affairs and government relations veteran Sharon Smoley is launching her own consulting firm. Central Florida Public Affairs, Inc. will officially open its doors November 1....

22 Jul Sharon Smoley Elected to National Industry Board

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Sharon Smoley, Founder and CEO of Central Florida Public Affairs, was elected to the National Board of Directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) in July 2021, while serving as Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy at the Orlando Economic Partnership....

29 Mar Sharon Smoley, Founder and CEO of Central Florida Public Affairs, Honored as One of Orlando Magazine’s 2019 Women of the Year

Posted at 13:49h in General

Sharon Smoley, Founder and CEO of Central Florida Public Affairs, is proud to be recognized among the 2019 Women of the Year by Orlando Magazine. This prestigious honor celebrates 22 remarkable women who are the driving force behind our vibrant community....