Scott Carlberg and Talking Points (LLC) custom-design approaches and solutions to corporate and non-profit entities ensuring public affairs activities meet - and drive - profits.
We work closely with clients to assess and identify challenges and opportunities that help senior management, boards and community collaboratives focus on their business objectives.
Public relations can get the word out for you. Talking Points’ public affairs bring connections in for you. We drive the hard numbers from what some see as a soft science of relationships and communications. It’s not public relations, it’s public affairs … the magnifying glass that concentrates messages and relationships to reach the right people, not just any people.
Activities include:
- Key stakeholder analysis
- Executive positioning
- Engaging and re-energizing boards
- Developing targeted, consistent programs that achieve corporate goals, enhance networks and build systems and processes for measurable results
Public Affairs Specialties:
- Energy industry development, stakeholder relations, communications and executive outreach
- Higher education relations; communications assessments
- Project management supporting business development, corporate citizenship and stakeholder relations
- Non-profit board governance and strategy
Recent News
Talking Points coordinates the New Carolinas Nuclear Cluster, a consortium of energy, engineering, manufacturing and education organizations. He co-researched and co-wrote the strategic plan for the organization.
Scott Carlberg is now certified as a nuclear energy supply chain quality auditor.
Talking Points is coordinating "Charlotte USA - The New Energy Capital," an initiative defining the energy and engineering presence of the 16 county Charlotte USA Region. This region is rich with expertise in nuclear, Smart Grid, renewable and other energy expertise.
Scott Carlberg has a byline in ‘Economic Development NOW’ in a column titled, ‘How Stakeholder Relations Operationalize a Strategic Plan.’ This is a publication of the International Economic Development Association. The August 2, 2010 column is co-authored with CEcD Hilary Coman. Together, Carlberg and Coman provide economic development strategic planning services.
Scott Carlberg recently completed two nonprofit board assessments: A major economic development organization in South Carolina and a medical/healthcare nonprofit in North Carolina.
Scott Carlberg facilitated the start-up of the "Energy Production and Infrastructure Center" at UNC Charlotte. "EPIC" will help meet critical energy workforce needs as the nation faces a 300+ megawatt need for electricity in coming years.
