“Qorvis was aggressive and creative. They got up to speed on the issue in a matter of days, and helped us refine our messages. While Congress ultimately failed to come to closure on the immigration debate, our Senate objectives were met, and Qorvis was the center of our success.”
- Craig Regelbrugge,
Co-Chair
The Agricultural Coalition for Immigration Reform
After a security and enforcement bill passed the House that was widely seen as anti-employer and anti-immigrant, the debate shifted to the Senate with many competing interests seeking to influence the legislation. Looking to amplify its voice, the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR), turned to Qorvis for an integrated communications strategy. Qorvis supported ACIR by conducting a public affairs campaign that focused on important members of the Senate, helping to craft and communicate the concept of “Secure Our Borders, but Save Our Farms.” The campaign culminated with a Farmers Market Rally near Capitol Hill and press conference with hundreds of American farmers. The rally and press conference were covered by more than 20 news organizations and resulted in the Senate including guest worker provisions in its version of the Immigration Reform bill.
