Yesterday Goff Public won the “Best in Class” award for small companies from Minnesota Business.  Considering the hundreds of small businesses nominated, being first is special. This isn’t a competitive, “We’re number one!” kind of thing.  I mean “special” in a grateful way, because I know that very few people have the good fortune of [...]

All of us at Goff Public congratulate our colleague Elizabeth Emerson, our director of government relations, for being honored yesterday with a 40 under Forty award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.  The award is given to Twin Cities professionals under the age of 40 who have already achieved significant accomplishments in both their career [...]

It’s being called “the next big thing in social media,” and its name can conjure up images of wine country or perhaps Wrigley Field.  But I assure you that Vine, a new mobile app from Twitter, has absolutely nothing to do with alcohol or baseball, at least on the surface. While Vine is most simply [...]

Earlier this year, Neighborhood House – a century-old Saint Paul nonprofit that serves immigrants, refugees, and low-income populations – faced a challenge.  The organization was experiencing an increasing demand for its programs and services with a shrinking budget.  At a time when it was more important than ever to communicate with clients and donors, Neighborhood [...]

Yes, there are few things more predictable than making predictions for the New Year – from economic forecasting to sports prognostications to fashion trends to celebrity “dead pool” games.  Cliché or not, they can be fun. But often they serve a serious purpose too.  In the public relations and public affairs worlds, we at Goff [...]

We are excited to announce that Elizabeth Emerson will join Goff Public as director of government relations and will lead Goff Public’s Minnesota lobbying practice. Widely regarded as a superstar at the Minnesota Capitol, Elizabeth is a well-connected, smart strategist.  She will complement our existing team, which is known for helping clients enhance their reputations and affect [...]

Goff Public was part of the Revel with a Cause celebration last week benefiting Neighborhood House, a Saint Paul nonprofit which has been helping diverse individuals and families develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in our communities since 1897. Neighborhood House has been Goff Public’s signature pro bono client this year, and Revel [...]

Goff Public was honored last night by Minnesota Business magazine as the third best mid-sized company to work for.  The award recognizes 100 Minnesota companies which set the standard for employee satisfaction based on the results of employee surveys. Providing our employees with the best possible environment to grow professionally, personally, and as a team [...]

Congratulations to Goff Public’s Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Hellman on being named a 2012 “Top 25 Woman to Watch” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.  According to the Business Journal, women are selected for their “professional achievements, leadership qualities, drive, and their potential to be in the spotlight for years to come.” Jennifer has been [...]

To commemorate Goff Public’s 45-year anniversary, today we are unveiling “Celebrating 45 Years of Communications Excellence,” a five-minute video that explores the fabric of our firm.  From explaining the services that we provide for clients to describing the recent changes within the public relations and public affairs sectors to capturing the people and personalities inside [...]