http://gage.cc/index.php/site/index/ en pvr@xigent.com Copyright 2010 2010-04-25T23:54:43+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/press10/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/press10/#When:23:54:43Z E9-1-1 Institute Honors Senator Conrad Burns Read More Press 2010-04-25T23:54:43+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/press8/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/press8/#When:23:37:04Z Senator Conrad Burns Joins Growing International Consulting Company Read More SENATOR CONRAD BURNS JOINS GROWING INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING COMPANY Senior Member of the Committee on Appropriations and Commerce Named Senior Advisor at GAGE Washington, D.C. January 4, 2007 – GAGE Business Consulting and Government Affairs today announced the addition of Senator Conrad Burns who will serve as Senior Advisor to the firm.  Senator Burns will focus on increasing the firm’s visibility and presence domestically and internationally to provide a greater reach of opportunities for GAGE clients.  As a member of both the powerful Commerce and Appropriations Committees for the United States Senate, Burns brings over 18 years of political and telecommunications experience to GAGE. Praised as “one of the fathers of the modern Internet,” the Senator spearheaded major telecom deregulation legislation, the roll-out of broadband in rural areas, and pushed for new Internet and mobile phone technologies. In 1997, Burns became Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, one of the major regulatory standings in Congress. As Chairman, he positioned himself as the leading telecommunications expert in the Senate. Prior to his leadership on the Subcommittee on Communications, Burns authored section 706 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act and went on to unveiled the “Digital Dozen” proposal for telecom legislation in 1999. During the 107th Congress, Senator Burns pushed his “Tech 7” Agenda, which aimed to bring greater security to the Internet, followed by his “NexGenTen” Tech Agenda introduced during the 108th Congress.  At the start of the 1097h Congress Burns rolled out his “e-Eleven,” Tech Agenda, eleven top priority items to strengthen security and usher reform for 21st century communication “Conrad’s expertise, knowledge and background as a senior member of the United States Senate will be of great value to our clients.” said Leo Giacometto, CEO and founding partner of GAGE. “Not only does he have in depth knowledge and understanding of the United States Government but through his International travels, the Senator has developed key relationships that will bring the clients of our firm significant opportunities abroad.” At the start of the 109th Congress, Burns took the helm as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation.  He also served as Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Interior Appropriations where he had jurisdiction over all the country’s federal lands and the National Park Service. Other Appropriations subcommittees the Senator served on included, Defense, Energy and Water, Transportation and Military Construction. “I look forward to joining the talented team at GAGE and I am excited to lend my knowledge of government, telecommunications and the international market to our clients,” said Burns. “I am very familiar with the firm’s tradition for success and I know that I am ready to take on any and all challenges to uphold and further GAGE’s great reputation of providing clients the best for their businesses.” Additional information on GAGE may be found at http://www.GAGE.cc.                                                   # # # Located in Washington, D.C., GAGE is a specialty firm focused on providing strategic advice, analysis of current legislative trends, and creative yet practical business-focused solutions for emerging companies and Fortune 500 Corporations. Press 2010-04-25T23:37:04+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/strategic_partners/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/strategic_partners/#When:18:15:19Z Baker Botts Iplabs Matt McKenna Winvale Group  Political Strategies and Insights Engage Consulting Partners 2009-08-14T18:15:19+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/consulting/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/consulting/#When:21:46:47Z Consulting, Strategic Advice & Sales GAGE understands the importance of effectively executing strategy and the need to quickly evaluate business plans and objectives in a fast paced market.  Our goal is to ensure you achieve sustainable results that enhance profitability consistently and predictably each year. Our team is comprised of professionals with extensive experience who have held a variety of management positions both in corporate and government organizations.  From running businesses to running government agencies, we understand the process behind making an effective decision and recognize the critical nature of thoroughly evaluating and assessing all key factors. GAGE provides a range of consulting services to develop and ensure your strategy for success is thoroughly vetted against the background of the current market and the potential impact of policy makers in the Congress and the Executive Branch.  Some of our services include: Establish a viable strategic vision Align strategic vision with favorable government policies Leverage your resources Strategically plan in a structured, objective environment Translate strategic planning methodologies into real-world action GAGE also provides services that are the life blood to all businesses sales. We know how to approach government agencies to make sales. Whether that is at the Federal or State Government level. GAGE specializes in strategic sales. On behalf of our clients, we operate as emissaries in our nation’s capital to implement your strategies. Your goals are our goals, and the result is success. Capabilities 2007-09-11T21:46:47+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/government/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/government/#When:21:43:22Z Government Solutions The government can be critical to your success.  Regulations, legislation and funding issues can all have a dramatic effect upon the outcome of your business.  It makes sense to supplement your team with professionals who clearly understand the influence of government and government-related activities on your business and who can provide sound, timely and effective advice and action. GAGE’s Government Solutions Team is comprised of professionals with extensive experience.  Our principals have held federal and state elected office, worked in the military, federal, state, legislative and judicial branches of government, and held various industry positions including former corporate executives who have successfully implemented Government Affairs program for their companies. GAGE can provide a range of policy-orientated services that are designed to increase business opportunities through positive exposure of your products, services and unique methodology to Congress and the Executive Branch.  Some of our services include: Arranging hearings on your issues or Congressional testimony by one of your team. Exposure – via briefings and one on one meetings with key members and staff. Advocating legislative language to help define government spending and/or policy priorities in line with your unique approach. Appropriating dollars for research and development, pilot projects, infrastructure and a host of other goals. Securing favorable regulatory rulings from federal agencies. On behalf of our clients, we operate as emissaries in our nation’s capital recommending and implementing strategies and tactics that span one or more governmental venues in order to help you meet your goals.  Your goals are our goals, and the result is success.   Capabilities 2007-09-11T21:43:22+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/collateral/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/collateral/#When:16:12:00Z All files are in PDF format. Gage Capabilities Consulting and Strategic Advice Business Development Government Affairs Expertise Telecommunications Agribusiness Information Technology Energy and Natural Resources Homeland Security About 2007-08-31T16:12:00+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/homelandsecurity/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/homelandsecurity/#When:13:22:01Z See the Gage Homeland Security PDF From appropriations, investment funding, strategic planning, legislation and firsthand involvement helping private sector firms drive significant revenue in the homeland security space, GAGE members have served various roles and have extensive experience in this field.  GAGE International’s homeland security practice includes: A former United States Senator who was member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee overseeing billions in annual funding for Homeland Security programs A former United States Marshal appointed by President George H.W. Bush A former member of the State Department’s Counter Terrorism Section A Managing Principal at one of Washington, DC’s top business development firms running their defense and homeland security practice The founder and co-editor of The Counterterrorism Blog, the most respected blog in the field and identified by members of the Congress and the Administration as a premier source of information A former senior oversight counsel to the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on Financial Services In their role in the public sector, members of GAGE’s team oversaw annual spending by the Department of Homeland Security including the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, Customs and Immigration Enforcement, US Coast Guard, Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  GAGE principals also have been active in investigating federal regulation of anti-terrorist financing.  Their roles in the private sector included CXO level positions in both public and private companies that specialized in homeland security technology. We are committed to our client’s goals and work closely with them to develop and implement a strategy to meet their needs. Our Successes Secured millions in federal appropriations for design manual for an American cutting-edge defense technology company for use in advanced aerospace and ship platforms. Organized and secured investment funding for a start-up company whose products are now being purchased by the Department of Defense. Developed and implemented strategy on behalf of terrorism victims’ families to persuade Congressional committees to initiate investigation into selected terrorist financing methods and networks. Added new section in FY 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Act to enable public to obtain information held by DHS on outdated airline and airport security procedures and equipment. Obtained unanimous Congressional approval of changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, enabling parties engaged in lawsuits related to the September 11 terrorist attacks to proceed or settle without additional unjust delays.   Expertise 2007-08-31T13:22:01+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/energy/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/energy/#When:13:15:00Z See the Gage Energy and Natural Resources PDF Our team has an in-depth understanding of the oversight of the federal oil and gas, coal, carbon sequestration and energy efficiency budgets.  From land exchanges, sighting of Rights of Ways, timber policy, hydropower licensing, water policy, hard rock mining, and technology promotion, GAGE members have served various roles and have extensive experience in this field.  GAGE International’s energy practice includes: A former senior Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee The former Chairman of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee A former Director of the Northwest Power Planning Council A former senior Interior Appropriations professional staffer In their roles in the public sector, GAGE team members have overseen the budgets or legislative provisions governing the Bureau of Land Management’s Oil and Gas program, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Office of Surface Mining, the Department of Energy’s Fossil Energy and Energy Efficiency divisions.  GAGE team members were directly involved in specific permitting concerns, coalition building and legislation as diverse as past Energy Bills to the Pipeline Safety Act.  Through our public sector activities GAGE has developed extensive high-level contacts within the industry to promote and encourage new and exciting technology and products to energy sector leaders. We are committed to our client’s goals and work closely with them to develop and implement a strategy to meet their needs. Our Successes Obtained several million dollars in earmarks for research and development and startup capital for a variety of energy products. Obtained several million dollars to support a client’s role in Silent Camp and other Department of Defense Initiatives. Restored over $5 million in reductions to a client’s fuel cell research and development program. Inserted a multi-million dollar tax credit into energy legislation to benefit a client’s energy product. Expanded a client’s multiple Department of Energy projects to more fully implement them as an on-going DOE Program. Provided strategic advice to multiple domestic and international energy companies on projects spanning solar, hydropower, wind, ethanol and biodiesel facilities. Provided strategic advice and secured government support for an educational institutions carbon sequestration and emissions research program, including leveraging partnerships with multiple national laboratories.   Expertise 2007-08-31T13:15:00+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/it/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/it/#When:12:51:00Z See the Gage Information Technology PDF In their role in the public sector, members of GAGE’s team oversaw policy for key agencies within the department of Commerce including the Technology Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Technical Information Service and the US Patent and Trademark Office.  GAGE members have served various roles and have extensive experience in this field and with our public policy knowledge, our ties to private sector IT companies, and large systems integrators, our team has the in-depth understanding and the industry contacts to be successful. GAGE International’s Information Technology practice (IT) includes: A former Senior Member of the Senate Commerce Committee A former Chairman of Geometrix, a 3D facial identity management company A former Senior Executive and Consultant for Internet software and service companies including E*TRADE, TradingDynamics, Decisis, IBM, Novell, Dataquest and Software Publishing with Western Interactive A former Managing Principal at a business consulting firm in the areas of technology, defense and homeland security practice The founder of MediaSourcery and the CEO and founder of Visual Software We are committed to our client’s goals and work closely with them to develop and implement a strategy to meet their needs. Our Successes Arranged and helped build key strategic partnerships with firms such as Oracle, Intel, HP and others for our clients that are leading to sales opportunities. Advised several high-tech startup companies on securing a top-level board of advisors, appropriations, and government contracts. Identified and included a number of GAGE clients into teaming agreements for the Networx Contract, a $43 billion GSA telecommunications contract recently awarded to Verizon, AT&T and Qwest. Facilitated the awarding of the Networx Contract to Verizon Advised several high-tech startup companies on securing a top-level Board of Directors and Board of Advisors that would benefit the companies when seeking sales opportunities. Enhanced expedited entry for a high-technology company into the federal government market through federal appropriations. The company is utilizing that expedited entry to gain instant credibility within the federal government market, which is leading to additional federal government sales opportunities. Helped secure federal appropriations for a Department of Justice project that would create an offender tracking system. Developed and implemented a plan for a client to become a distributor for the next generation advanced mobile and satellite telecommunications provider.   Expertise 2007-08-31T12:51:00+00:00 http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/offices/ http://www.gage.cc/index.php/site/offices/#When:12:33:00Z GAGE’s Office 122 C Street, NW Suite 380 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 393-4262 Directions: • Take Red Line Metrorail to Judiciary Square • Exit onto 4th St side • Take D St until it crosses 2nd St • Turn right and walk through the thoroughfare beside the Department of Labor building • Building is located next to a restaurant called “My Brother’s Place,�? located down the steps from the thoroughfare Contact 2007-08-31T12:33:00+00:00