Business Services

Fractional External Affairs

Ongoing government and community expertise for a company that needs the function but isn't ready to hire a full-time external affairs executive.

The problem this solves

Government and community issues don't stop between legislative sessions or big projects. Without someone watching them continuously, companies find out about a relevant bill, a regulatory change, or a community concern after it's already moving — and lose the chance to shape it early.

What True North does

We serve as your ongoing government and community affairs function: monitoring issues relevant to your business, managing relationships with the officials and other parties who matter, briefing your leadership regularly, and coordinating internally so government affairs isn't siloed from the rest of the company. Assignments are scoped to our capacity and your needs — not an unlimited, on-call commitment.

What you'll receive

Issue Management

Ongoing monitoring of legislation, regulation, and community developments relevant to your business.

Relationship Management

Maintained relationships with the officials, agencies, and local groups that matter to you.

Executive Briefings

Regular updates on what's moving, what it means, and what leadership should know.

Quarterly Priorities

A recurring check-in to set and adjust priorities as circumstances change.

Let's talk about ongoing support

Tell us what you're trying to cover and how your team is set up today, and we'll follow up within one business day.