GBCA is proud to be the voice of the Philadelphia region’s commercial construction industry, and one way we do that is by advocating for our industry’s needs in government.

We are pleased to announce that our lobbyists have been named to City and State Pennsylvania’s Top 50 Pennsylvania Lobbyists of 2022! Congratulations to John Hawkins, President and CEO of Philly Strategies, and to Joseph Hill, Senior Principal of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies.

From City and State Pennsylvania:

Philly Strategies, John Hawkins, President and CEO’s biggest achievement: The firm is currently helping clients advocate for a more business-friendly City Council while assisting them in navigating Philadelphia’s mayoral election with its preponderance of exceptional candidates.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, James Davis, Managing Director and Joseph Hill, Senior Principal’s biggest achievement: Notable successes include helping to secure $15+ million in capital dollars to support critical economic development projects throughout the commonwealth; assisting with the selection of Oakmont Country Club as the USGA’s second U.S. Open anchor site; and leading advocacy for the passage of critical legislation such as data center tax exemption, an interstate nurse licensure compact bill and an increase in the film production tax credit program.

 

This list is a roundup of the most influential firms working to help their clients navigate through the labyrinthine ways of governmental agencies, regulatory practices, political committees, elected officials and more.