PPP Opportunities The Ben Barnes Group specializes in public-private partnerships along with crisis management and legislative strategy, making it well positioned to assist clients pursuing government-funded initiatives. The alliance with Strategic Partnerships, Inc. expands into procurement consulting and customized research via Gemini Global Group, enabling integrated PPP and government contracting support. This creates an avenue to upsell procurement intelligence and regulatory compliance services to mid-market and Fortune 500 clients.

Alliance Power The 2010 alliance with Strategic Partnerships, Inc. broadened capabilities into business development, procurement consulting, customized research, and marketing, leading to the Gemini Global Group. Present these capabilities as a differentiator for clients needing end-to-end government-facing solutions and market insights. Propose joint offerings or white-label research services to expand deal sizes and win rates.

Leadership Credibility Founded by former Texas Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes with a seasoned team, the firm carries strong political credibility and access to policymakers in Texas and at the federal level. This is valuable for clients seeking policy influence, crisis communications in regulatory contexts, and strategic advocacy campaigns.

Geographic Reach With offices in Washington, DC and Austin, Texas, the firm can support multi-jurisdiction government relations programs across federal and state levels. This geographic footprint enables cross-sell to clients with national footprints and demand for coordinated, multi-region public affairs and lobbying campaigns.

Client Profile Fit Serving Fortune 500 to small family-owned businesses across diverse industries demonstrates flexibility and scalability. Offers a path to target mid-market firms needing strategic advisory, PPP guidance, and crisis management on retainer or project-based engagements, plus potential cross-sell to Gemini Global Group capabilities.