Overview

Southwest Strategies is a California public affairs firm that designs and runs outreach campaigns for clients in both the public and private sectors. They handle research, planning, communications, visual materials, and crisis management to influence policy, public opinion, and regulatory outcomes, focusing on land development, energy, water, and transportation. They work by researching industries and communities, becoming experts in those areas, and using integrated services to craft strategies, build coalitions, and execute campaigns through a network of relationships. Their goal is to help clients secure approvals, funding, and favorable policy and project outcomes.

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

• July 2024 acquisitions of BergDavis and Collaborate expand California market dominance.
• Kiterocket acquisition adds expertise in semiconductors, renewables, and tech PR.
• Palladium Heritage investment fuels growth in energy, water, and transportation sectors.

What critics are saying

• Bodewell rebrand erodes 25-year Southwest Strategies equity, confusing clients within 3-6 months.
• Integration failures from 2023-2024 acquisitions trigger talent exodus in 6-12 months.
• AB 2617 CEQA reforms halt $20B California projects, collapsing revenue in 6-12 months.

What makes Southwest Strategies unique

• Southwest Strategies secured over $20 billion in Western infrastructure projects since 2000.
• Acquired Kiterocket, Katz & Associates, BergDavis, and Collaborate for integrated services.
• Rebranded to Bodewell Group on February 23, 2026, unifying 120 professionals across six offices.

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