Association Laboratory Introduces Government Affairs Strategy Services

Chicago, Illinois, February 1, 2009 - Association Laboratory Inc. today announced the creation of a unique set of services designed to help associations create government affairs strategy.

"The new political leadership in Washington, DC, will result in a substantively new political and legislative environment for every association active in government affairs. To prosper in this new environment requires a clear, consensus driven vision of the association's advocacy goals and the strategies essential to achieving these goals" Said Dean West, President of Association Laboratory.

To address association needs, Association Laboratory developed a consensus-based government affairs planning model designed to help staff and volunteer leadership create a future-focused and adaptable government affairs strategy.

This service provides some critical benefits important to success in government affairs:

• An objective, independent analysis of the government affairs environment facing the association to ensure that leadership understands the impact of the new environment on the needs of the membership.
   
• A facilitated leadership retreat creating consensus on goals for political and legislative activity and a clear government affairs strategy so that the association's resources are properly aligned.
   
• A comprehensive Government Affairs Strategic Plan is produced to improve communication and act as a road map for internal and external action.

"No matter who is ascendant politically, your association needs to be agile and prepared to respond. Our process will position your association for government affairs success today and in the future" continued Mr. West.

Association Laboratory Inc. specializes in the research and development of business strategy for associations. The company serves a nationwide client base of trade, professional, credentialing and philanthropic organizations. Note: For more information, visit www.associationlaboratory.com.