Selvam Public Affairs

BACKGROUND

I am the President of GIV3

a registered Canadian charity which advocates for government policy innovation to empower a stronger social/charity sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

• to have the federal government develop a new national social sector infrastructure fund

SOLUTION

Referral

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

2-5 Employees

confidential

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

developed strong support among federal government offices, policymakers, and elected officials.

A professional team.  Always on time.   Always organized and informed.   Constantly worked on and advanced activites between meetings.  Pursued follow-ups and next steps.  Took the initiative to advance on the objective.  Were helpful and suggested new ideas.  Top marks all around. 

Virtual Meeting

Great professional and friendly culture, but with a clear focus on the objective.   Very much interested in the purpose rather than just the process. All about the goal!

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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the General Counsel of Ice River Sustainable Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Large family-owned and operated CPG company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Selvam Public Affairs to accomplish?

• Build relationships with government officials and advocate for the company’s priorities.

SOLUTION

How did you find Selvam Public Affairs?

Referral

Why did you select Selvam Public Affairs over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Selvam Public Affairs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Develop government relations strategy, introductions and meeting preparations with government officials, develop and implement thought leadership opportunities. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Secured productive meetings with key government officials in short order which resulted in our company's positions and recommendations influencing key policy decisions. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They are very professional, responsive, and organized. 

What was your primary form of communication with Selvam Public Affairs?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Saeed is great and we align really well with his strategic and practical approach to government relations. We know that he always has our best interests in mind. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Selvam Public Affairs could have done differently?

None come to mind. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Pho Ngoc Yen

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are in the restaurant business

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Selvam Public Affairs to accomplish?

• Reach out to the city's dignitaries

SOLUTION

How did you find Selvam Public Affairs?

he is our regular customer

Why did you select Selvam Public Affairs over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• he is our regular customer

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

With the grand opeing of our newly contructed restaurant in the centre of the City of Toronto, we wanted the city's dignitiaries to be apart of the celebration.  Selvam's team were to plan and coordinate the event.  Even though the city's dignitaries were not able to attend the grand opening celebration due to scheduling conflict, they were able to visit, dine and celebrate with us afterward.   

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The city's dignitaries visited the new restaurant and celebrated the opening with us.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They provided excellent communication.  Updates were provided on a timely manner.  

What was your primary form of communication with Selvam Public Affairs?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Selvam and his team provided an opportunity for my company to reach out to the city's dignitaries.  Without them, we would have no idea how to reach out to the leaders within our comminuties for important awareness/activites. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Selvam Public Affairs could have done differently?

Deliverables were as expected.