Government Affairs for Innovators
Elite public affairs strategies identify win-win-win solutions — translating client goals into policy solutions that benefit the client, government leaders, and the public interest. With a record of creating and implementing effective public policy initiatives, Blink Public Policy builds strategies that win.
Our Services
Blink Public Policy, LLC is a full service government affairs consultancy with specialties in technology, infrastructure, and economic development. BPP designs strategies for clients — and builds the coalitions that get them done.
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Translating business goals into actionable solutions, and navigating the relationships and processes to get them done
Defining and refining public policy strategies
Governor’s Office and state agency engagement
County, city, and town relationship development
Drafting tailored state legislation, executive orders, and local ordinances
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Leveraging federal and state economic programs and incentives that serve client goals and the public interest
Developing client-specific proposals and navigating federal, state, and local agencies to drive implementation
Drafting strategic policy plans related to federal programs, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation, broadband, electric vehicle infrastructure, and cyber-security
Analyzing federal program rules for opportunities and pitfalls
Building stakeholder coalitions behind initiatives, strategic plans, and grant applications
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Securing state and local permits, licenses, and approvals to enable and expedite infrastructure projects
Identifying and navigating the permitting and approval processes for your projects
Developing negotiation plans and engaging directly with governments to secure the best possible terms and conditions
Developing and maintaining relationships with key government and community stakeholders
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Building internal public affairs capacity and developing scalable policy campaigns
Identifying policy options from multi-state analyses delivering goal-specific recommendations
Management advisement for local government affairs consultants across multiple states
Advising startups and established enterprises on building internal public policy teams
About BEN BLINK
Ben uses his international, federal, and state-level policymaking experience to help his clients translate their business needs into concrete policy solutions. With experience at a Fortune 10 tech company as well as advising governors in multiple states, Ben is known for his collaborative approach and expert knowledge.
Since founding Blink Public Policy in 2022, Ben has guided clients through complex government processes to secure millions of dollars in state and federal infrastructure funding, successfully negotiate complex telecommunications licenses, and overcome roadblocks to permit renewable energy infrastructure. Ben’s work transcends political divisions to deliver solutions that benefit his clients, government leaders, and the public interest.
Immediately prior to founding BPP, Ben served as policy advisor to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to develop and implement his policy agenda related to transportation, economic affairs, automated vehicles, broadband internet development, government technology, and public-private partnerships. During Ben’s tenure, Governor Ducey:
Championed, and signed precedent-setting legislation that memorialized the safe testing and commercialization of automated passenger and commercial vehicles
Established a State Broadband Office and opened state highway rights-of-way to commercial broadband development
Championed legislation to build broadband conduit along key routes that bring high-speed internet to rural Arizona.
Ben also served as Governor Ducey’s local government liaison, working with all Arizona mayors, county supervisors, and staff to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ben designed and helped implement more than $200 million in small business economic recovery programs as well as executive orders and legislation that accelerated Arizona’s economic recovery.
Prior to his time in Government, Ben spent five years working on the business and public policy teams at Google Inc., where he helped found its international relations team. Ben built partnerships to combat internet censorship around the globe. His portfolio included internet governance, trade, free expression, among other issues. Ben represented Google at various national and international multi-stakeholder forums while working in Google’s Washington D.C., Hong Kong, and Singapore offices.
Ben received his bachelor of arts from Carleton College and a masters in public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he served as a Dukakis Fellow in the Alabama Governor’s Office.
Clients
Blink Public Policy serves clients from established Fortune 10 tech companies, to regional start-ups, to innovative nonprofits. All BPP clients share the following values:
Innovate for impact: Our clients are not satisfied with the status quo. They create cutting-edge solutions that benefit their customers, communities, and the world.
Lead with integrity: Our clients act responsibly and ethically. They uphold the highest standards of quality, transparency, and accountability.
Collaborate with respect: Our clients value partnerships and cooperation. They work with governments and other stakeholders respectfully and constructively.