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DAKOTA PUBLIC RELATIONS
'We Speak Dakotan'
Dakota Public Relations advises individuals and organizations operating in complex public environments where infrastructure, government policy, emerging technology, and community impact intersect.
We support clients navigating high-visibility initiatives, politically sensitive environments, and stakeholder-driven challenges where public perception, government coordination, and strategic communication directly influence long-term outcomes.
Our work focuses on helping organizations strengthen stakeholder trust, anticipate friction points early, align communication strategies with operational realities, and navigate sensitive issues with clarity, credibility, and discipline.
We operate with a practical understanding of how projects succeed in North Dakota and rural communities: through preparation, consistency, local awareness, and sustained engagement.
Core Advisory Areas
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Strategic Communications & Public Affairs
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Government & Legislative Relations
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Community Engagement & Stakeholder Strategy
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Issue-Driven Event Strategy & Public Engagement
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Strategic Grant Development (Corporate, Local, State & Federal)
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Fundraising Strategy for Charitable & Political Organizations
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Political Campaign Strategy & Management
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Public Opinion Research, Focus Groups & Survey Design
Services are structured selectively and tailored to the strategic, political, and operational realities of each engagement.
Our Approach
What differentiates Dakota Public Relations is our understanding that successful projects are rarely determined by messaging alone.
In complex public environments, outcomes are shaped by stakeholder alignment, political realities, regulatory timing, community perception, and the credibility of the organizations leading the effort.
We work closely with clients to assess risk, identify potential barriers before they escalate, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and develop communication strategies grounded in practical execution rather than performative messaging.
Our approach combines public affairs strategy, government relations insight, community engagement, and disciplined communications to help organizations move projects forward with greater clarity, stability, and long-term effectiveness.
AGENCY CAPABILITIES
Dakota Public Relations advises organizations operating in high-visibility and strategically sensitive environments where public perception, stakeholder alignment, government coordination, and communication strategy directly influence outcomes.
Our experience spans infrastructure, energy, economic development, emerging technology, public affairs, and community-facing initiatives involving both private and public sector stakeholders.
We have supported established corporations, regional businesses, engineering and development firms, public-private initiatives, nonprofit organizations, and emerging growth companies navigating politically complex and operationally demanding environments.
Our role is not simply to communicate messages, but to help clients anticipate challenges, strengthen stakeholder confidence, align strategic interests, and position initiatives for long-term success.
RECOGNIZED ENGAGEMENT LEADERS
AS RECOGNIZED ENGAGEMENT LEADERS WE HAVE PROVIDED AWARD WINNING SERVICE TO NUMEROUS FORTUNE 500 AND INC. 500 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES.
MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
AS A TRUSTED SOURCE FOR NEWS WE HAVE AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION WITH LOCAL JOURNALISTS
Press Releases & Official Statements
Editorial Commentary & Contributed Analysis
Opinion Pieces & Letters to the Editor
Film & Television Consultation / Participation
Radio, Podcast & Broadcast Media Engagement
INTEREST REPRESENTATION
With more than 17 years of experience operating at both the state and national level, Dakota Public Relations has advised and represented organizations ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to emerging high-growth companies navigating complex public, political, and regulatory environments.
Our experience across infrastructure, energy, economic development, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement has provided us with a practical understanding of how communication, timing, public perception, and government coordination influence organizational outcomes.
We work with clients facing high-visibility challenges, politically sensitive initiatives, and rapidly evolving operational environments where strategic positioning and disciplined communication are critical to long-term success.
Whether supporting established organizations, emerging growth companies, public-private initiatives, or community-facing development efforts, our role is to help clients strengthen stakeholder alignment, anticipate friction points, and communicate with clarity, credibility, and purpose.
ENERGY RELATED
Engineering & Infrastructure Planning
Energy Production, Transmission & Midstream Systems
Energy-Linked Real Estate & Industrial Development
NON-ENERGY RELATED
Advanced Technology & Infrastructure Strategy
Artificial Intelligence & Data Center Development
Rare Earth & Critical Mineral Opportunities
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) & Drone Integration
Strategic Site Selection & Project Readiness
FUNDRAISING & GRANT WRITING
Securing funding takes more than a well-written proposal — it takes knowing which funders, foundations, and grant programs actually fit your mission. We help nonprofits and organizations identify the right opportunities, build compelling cases for support, and write grant applications that stand out to reviewers. From capital campaigns to annual fundraising strategy, we bring the same relationship-driven approach to fundraising that we bring to government affairs.
MAJOR DONOR STRATEGIES
As ‘major donor’s gift officer’ we have identified donors and aligned them with causes that have similar perspectives and values.
We include community leaders, trade association and charities in our donor cultivation strategy.
GRANT WRITING
Know Who to Ask – Sometimes securing funding for your project is as simple as knowing who to ask. We locate organizations that align with your vision.
Securing Funds to Complete Your Vision – From small to large projects we have written proposals and secured funds from both private industry and political subdivisions.
FUNDRAISING
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY EVENT PLANNING
A well-run event can build relationships that a press release never could. We plan and execute everything from ribbon-cuttings and legislative receptions to community forums and corporate gatherings — handling logistics, guest lists, and messaging so the event does what it's supposed to do: bring the right people into the room and leave them with the right impression.
EVENT PLANNING
Anniversaries & Grand Openings
Pop Up Art Galleries
Banquets
Christmas Parties
Film Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Parades
Youth Technology Camps
FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Feature Film Technical Advisors
Television Production/Executive Producer
4 Years - Broadcast Professionals
Guest/Co-Hosting/Hosting
1,040 - Podcasts
4 Youtube Channels - Content Creators
Proudly Partnered with Award-Winning Videographer Gina Footh of Lostwood Media
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT &
RESOURCES FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES
Growing a community or a business in North Dakota means understanding both the economics and the politics behind it. We work with businesses, municipalities, and economic development organizations to build strategies that attract investment, navigate local and state incentive programs, and communicate the value of a project to the officials and residents who need to sign off on it.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
BRANDING
FOCUS GROUPS, COMMUNITY SURVEYS, AND OPINION POLLING
IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY WANTS & NEEDS
ESTABLISHING THE HIGHEST & BEST USES
LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY
Technology moves faster than most policy can keep up with — which means companies working in this space need communications and government affairs support that understands both sides. We help tech companies and startups navigate regulatory questions, build relationships with policymakers, and communicate complex innovations in terms that legislators, investors, and the public actually understand.
INNOVATION LEADERS
FAA Certified Pilots
Registered Equipment
OSHA Certified Operators/Spotters
Bonded & Insured
Cinematic Content
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEADERS
K-12 UAS Workforce Pipeline – STEM.org Certified training designed to introduce students to aviation and drone technology, preparing them for careers in the UAS industry.
FAA BVLOS Program Pathway – Supporting applicants to the FAA’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) program in partnership with the ND State Department of Transportation through our K-12 UAS program.
Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Leadership – Actively building coalitions to advance BVLOS operations, workforce training, and policy development.
'What I like about Dennis is he isn't afraid to ask the hard questions and get to the heart of the matter quickly and work to find solutions to problems from angles that many people don't take time to see'
Jeff Holcomb - Larson Engineers
ELIMINATE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST
Integrity and transparency matter - especially in public affairs, and government relations.
Before you hire - or continue with - any lobbying firm, you deserve to know who else they represent. North Dakota law requires lobbyists to disclose their clients publicly. We encourage you to verify your current representation and ensure your interests are not competing with others.
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You may review registered lobbyists and their represented interests through the North Dakota Secretary of State’s official FirstStop system:
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