NYCE GROUP
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About Us
NYCE Group works with business professionals and business leaders in the public and private sectors to help its clients develop strategies for solving simple and complex problems that arise in stopping their business or presence grow or move smoothly.
We provide strategic support to our clients in addressing the complex issues of operating within the public and private sectors, including: overcoming competitive barriers to entry, transaction structuring and project management, engaging government agencies and other institutions by providing legal advice and solutions.
SERVICES
Research & Analysis
We gather information, provide analysis, and develop strategies to help clients navigate the political landscape and grow business opportunities.
Business Development & Procurement
We identify government opportunities and provide access to local, state and federal institutions to help further the client’s business goals.
Media / Public Relations & Strategic
We help our clients to develop, test and manage strategic messages and support materials for a variety of audiences and occasions.
Lobbying
We are certified and registered to assist with providing legislative drafting, (local, state and federal) advocacy to help our clients achieve their legislative/policy goals.
Fundraising
We assist our clients whether in the public or private sectors to secure funds or funding through the local, state or federal budget process for contracts and grants awarded competitively by various government agencies. We also assist candidates seeking funds for their campaigns through our network of members of our team who have particular expertise in fundraising.
Legal Advice
We provide legal advice that enables our clients to operate with confidence across jurisdictions and make the most of new business opportunities through our a team of legal practitioners who are highly experienced in their field.
Pollster
We provide quantitative and qualitative research through a custom and collaborative research process that produces for our clients actionable and reliable results.
The Team
THE NYCE GROUP is a strong and highly respected team with access to elected officials at the city, county, state and federal levels.
We combine lawyers and lobbyists who have the substantive understanding of legislative drafting and the administrative policy process resulting in a full range of options for its clients through business, litigation and governmental strategies.
Charles D. Edwards, Jr
Founder
Chairman of Executive Board & President
Charles has over 25 years of experience working in government and public affairs and has a wide range of contacts and experiences to help clients achieve their goals. Business owners and leaders around the country rely on his expertise to find a clear path through complex issues.
Charles began his political career in 1992 working under Chicago Richard M. Daley as an intern in the mayor’s press office ultimately rising to work as an assistant to the mayor (Press Office, Revenue Department, City Counsel Liaision) with his political mentor Tim Degnan in the Intergovernmental Affairs office. After a 10-year career in the public sector, Charles left the mayor’s office to do international consulting for U.S. companies doing business primarily in the Caribbean country of the Dominican Republic.
After accumulating experience in both the public and private sectors Charles has now established the NYCE Group, a full scale consulting and lobbying firm based in the city of Chicago.
Brendan Shiller
Vice President & Chief of Legal Strategy
Brendan is the managing partner at Shiller Preyar. A lifelong resident of Chicago, who has extensive experience in a variety areas of law, including criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, civil rights, zoning, licensing and others.
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