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14 January 2020

Towns of Surf City and North Topsail Beach, NC, Secure $237 Million from the Corps of Engineers to Construct Critical Beach Renourishment Project

TFG, alongside Poyner Spruill LLC, worked with the Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission (TISPC) in North Carolina to secure a $237 million construction “new start” from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build the Surf City and North Topsail Beach Project, a critical beach nourishment project that was authorized in the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.

06 November 2019

Tillis And Burr Advocate On Behalf Of N.C. And Secure $51 Million In DOT Grants

https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2019/11/tillis-and-burr-advocate-on-behalf-of-n-c-and-secure-51-million-in-dot-grants
14 June 2019
24 May 2019

FY 2019 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program will develop or enhance crime victim specialist programs within law enforcement agencies to better support victims through the criminal justice process including by connecting them with community-based direct victim services programs to more quickly and more effectively serve them. Among the most immediate needs are often referrals to victim assistance and compensation programs and informing them of their rights as crime victims. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE?  Public law enforcement agencies (including municipal, county, state, and tribal agencies)

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 5, 2019

01 May 2019

TFG Special Report: WIFIA Process

2019 TFG Special Report on the WIFIA Process.pdf
17 January 2019

President Signs Bipartisan Clean Water Infrastructure Bill Supported by TFG Clients

On January 14, President Trump signed into law the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (H.R. 7279), a bipartisan law that will provide communities across the country with the ability to develop integrated plans to bundle and prioritize important federal stormwater and wastewater standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA), which has the ability to save taxpayers and local governments billions of dollars while upholding important environmental protections.

14 September 2016

Press Release: The Ferguson Group Announces Staff Changes

News/08-14-16 - TFG Press Release - Mark Limbaugh and Aindriu Colgan FINAL.pdf
13 July 2016

Loudoun Supervisors Approve Federal Agenda

The Loudoun County, VA Board of Supervisors approved its federal agenda for the upcoming year and sets priorities for federal legislative, regulatory, and grant priorities.
12 July 2016

Hotels Shortchanged by Feds: Federal Travelers Get Half as Much to Stay in Loudoun

The Ferguson Group works with Loudoun County, VA to advance the County's goals in Washington D.C. One of the County's top priorities is getting Loudoun back into the D.C. Non-Standard Area. Read the full article to learn more about the impacts to Loudoun County and the progress being made with the General Services Administration.

20 May 2016

Fort Wayne Awarded "Bicycle Friendly" Designation

A month after launching its first bike share program downtown, Fort Wayne has been designated as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” by the League of American Bicyclists. In order to earn the distinction as a Bicycle Friendly Community, cities must showcase a willingness to improve cycling conditions and promote cycling locally.
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TFG Expands Advocacy Team with New Senior Associate, Jeremiah Van Auken
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TFG Expands Advocacy Team with New Senior Associate, Jeremiah Van Auken

Jeremiah’s federal funding experience further strengthens TFG’s legislative and advocacy services.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TFG is pleased to welcome Jeremiah Van Auken as a Senior Associate. Jeremiah will play a pivotal part in advancing the appropriations and legislative initiatives of TFG’s clients.

“We’re excited to have Jeremiah join our team,” said Roger Gwinn, TFG’s CEO. “His comprehensive experience guiding a variety of clients toward accomplishing their federal funding and policy goals, coupled with his deep knowledge in defense matters, is a valuable addition to our team and clients. "

"I’m looking forward to bringing my experiences in securing funding and navigating the complexities of the federal landscape to TFG and further advancing the goals of TFG’s existing and future clients,” said Jeremiah.

Prior to joining TFG, Jeremiah served as a Senior Associate at Alcalde & Fay, where he supported a range of clients, including local governments, university healthcare research centers, and a research and engineering company. During his tenure, Jeremiah played a crucial role in securing tens of millions of dollars in programmatic appropriations and Community Project Funding through extensive congressional outreach efforts.

Jeremiah also served as Staff Assistant on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at Xavier University and is originally from South Bend, Indiana.

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TFG Elevates Lane Dickson to Partner 22 July 2024

TFG Elevates Lane Dickson to Partner

Lane brings nearly 20 years of advocacy experience to TFG’s leadership.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TFG is pleased to announce the promotion of Lane Dickson to Partner. Since joining TFG as a Principal in 2021, Lane has been instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive advocacy strategies for clients before Congress and federal agencies.

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