Timeline/History
Here is a timeline of key dates during State and Federal Communications’ history.
| 1975 |
The original State and Federal Associates founded, Washington
DC |
| 1976 |
The company starts the Publications Department "S&FA
Reporting Services" producing two new compliance information
publications:
- Executive’s Handbook on State Lobbying Laws
- Executive’s Handbook on Political Contributions |
| 1983 |
Elizabeth Bartz joins S&FA as Publications Manager, responsible
for the company’s publications |
| 1985 |
ALERTS Consulting Service started |
| 1993 |
Elizabeth Bartz buys S&FA’s Publications
Department; becomes President; renames the company State and
Federal Communications, Inc.; moves to new 950 sq. ft. office in Akron, Ohio with 2 employees
 |
| 1996 |
Company moves to new Akron office with more than 2,000 sq.
ft. office to house growing staff of 10 employees |
| 1996 |
New online service kicks off with the Executive’s Handbooks accessible at www.stateandfed.com
 |
| 1999 |
"State Contract Lobbyist Directory" launched |
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| 2000 |
"News You Can Use" started |
| 2001 |
New quick-reference "Guidebook" started |
| 2002 |
Company moves to current headquarters in downtown Akron, a
6,000 sq. ft office |
| 2004 |
New "Procurement Lobbying" resource guide
started |
| 2005 |
Compliance Now e-newsletter begins |
| 2005 |
In new marketing initiative, company integrates
three major compliance services under the banner, "Executive
Source Guides" |
| 2006 |
Elizabeth Bartz awarded as one of Northeast Ohio’s "Women
of Note" by Crain’s Cleveland Business |
 |
| 2006 |
State and Federal Communications expands Akron headquarters
office to a total of 8,250 square feet; 20 employees |
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