Services

James Burchill & Associates, Inc. (JBA, Inc.) specializes in facilitating communication between our clients and their communities, business partners, governments, and potential opponents in order to achieve their goals. Having developed our expertise by serving a variety of organizations, projects, and campaigns for nearly thirty years, James Burchill & Associates, Inc.’s client list now focuses on development firms, oil and natural gas companies, labor organizations, and renewable energy firms. Although from various industries, our clients have all received the same expert advice, helping them solve problems and meet their goals.

Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation
As global warming becomes a certainty in our future, James Burchill & Associates, Inc. shows initiative in developing alternative energy sources as viable options to replace or lessen the focused use of fossil fuels. Our Associates have worked on a broad spectrum of clean technology projects including work for companies in the solar and wind industries as well as state and local governments. For our clients in the private sector we have provided services during the project development phase through the final phases of the entitlement process. Our Associates have also worked to promote energy conservation for local governments as an option for reducing emissions as well as, energy bills. James Burchill and Associates, Inc.’s unique personnel structure allows us to be highly adaptive and constantly up to date, which is exactly what is needed in this quickly changing industry. Our dedicated research staff is on the pulse of the most recent breakthroughs and passes that information on to be utilized by Jim Burchill and our experienced consultants. James Burchill and Associates, Inc. can employ the latest data and remain flexible, allowing us to provide the best quality services to our clients.

James Burchill & Associates, Inc. will:

• Facilitate communication between developers of renewable energy and government
• Interface with important local figureheads and interest groups
• Educate the public about the benefits of renewable energy and energy conservation
• Garner local and state support for renewable energy projects
• Remain up to date with the latest technical and regulatory changes in the industry

Development
Entitlement can be long and confusing, especially to those that are unfamiliar with it. Many projects have stalled or canceled during this potentially difficult period. James Burchill and Associates, Inc. has an extensive history of entitlement work and is familiar with the various subtleties and potential pitfalls. Using James Burchill & Associates, Inc.’s expertise can not only speed this process along but help push through bureaucratic tape and public opinion setbacks. Contacts within the public, private, and union sectors allows JBA, Inc. to boost support for your project and help avoid unnecessary disagreements. It would be a mistake to do as so many other developers have and underestimate possible problems and opponents.

James Burchill & Associates, Inc. will:

• Guide your project through the steps of the entitlement process
• Shore up support with political, labor and public interest groups
• Help you avoid potential pitfalls
• Cultivate a positive public image of your project

Lobbying
Far too often does government fail to communicate properly with industries and makes regulation that is ineffective or even detrimental. James Burchill & Associates, Inc will help your organization communicate its needs and relay them to government. By employing long-standing relationships with regional and state political leaders and agencies, insider knowledge of local and state government, and three decades of experience, we help our clients successfully navigate the political process and reach their goals.

James Burchill & Associates will:

• Identify allies and opponents to our clients’ project or issue
• Analyze the existing political environment and assess project feasibility
• Define and implement a strategic governmental relations strategy
• Provide quick access to policy and decision makers

James Burchill & Associates provides:

• A familiarity with policies and requirements at both local and state levels
• A clear understanding of agency procedures
• Specific knowledge of the network of decision-makers and their staff

Community Relations
Companies and developers must have a thorough understanding of the community they work in and build community support for their activities and proposals, in order to be successful. Increasingly, we see projects failing or unable to garner support because its goals are misinterpreted or organizations fail to heed public opinion. JBA, Inc. specializes in preparing clients to deal with the subtle nuances and dynamics of the communities in which they are working. JBA, Inc. is uniquely prepared to handle community relations because of its established connections with contacts throughout the local community.

James Burchill & Associates will:

• Identify key inter-relationships within and between neighborhood, community, and local government interest groups
• Bring our clients together with the appropriate business leaders, elected officials, and other community members to foster relationships that work toward their goals
• Study voting records and trends
• Research and analyze growth trends and issues
• Create and implement community educational campaigns

Labor Relations
Relying on our intimate knowledge of the needs and objectives of organized labor, James Burchill & Associates, Inc. acts as a “marriage broker” between our clients and the labor organizations in their communities, allowing each party to effectively participate in the project at hand and meet their goals. JBA, Inc. has long standing relationships with both labor unions and those that extensively use organized labor. This experience gives JBA, Inc. the distinct ability to understand the needs of both parties and deliver a product that is beneficial to everyone involved. JBA, Inc. has a long standing history in the creation of project labor agreements, labor availability studies, and market recovery. Regardless of whether your organization represents the interests of unions or the users of union labor, JBA, Inc. can provide an invaluable service and help you reach your project goal.

James Burchill & Associates will:

• Facilitate communication between developers, corporations and labor leaders
• Provide labor availability analyses and suggest appropriate divisions of labor between union and non-union workers for each project
• Assist in the negotiation and approval of project labor agreements
• Provide services for market recovery

:: To learn how James Burchill & Associates, Inc. can help you call 530.758.9725 or send an email to jba@jbainc.com