Monroe St. Associates 

Occasionally, a CICI member encounters a specialized problem which requires lobbying assistance outside the confines of the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI). Thus, CICI created Monroe Street Associates, Inc. (MSA) as a private contract lobbying firm to support various companies and entities outside the direct membership with legislative and regulatory assistance and expertise. 

Since founded in January 2008, MSA has gradually developed a remarkable client list including Illinois Tool Works, Ecolab, American Chemistry Council, Pavement Coatings Technology Council, American Institute of Professional Geologists – Illinois/Indiana Section, Flexible Packaging Association, Reckitt Benckiser and Citizens for Fire Safety Institute (Brominated Flame Retardants). 

MSA focuses on legislative and regulatory issues specific to these clients, developing full lobbying strategies and conducting comprehensive campaigns for product support.   

Monroe Street Associates’ staff brings its expertise and lengthy involvement with state government and the political process to their clients. With more than 85 years of combined experience in government and consulting for clients, our professionals have established contacts with elected and appointed State officials and partisan/non-partisan legislative staff. We thoroughly understand how government and business should work effectively together. This understanding allows the MSA team to offer you the best opportunity for success. 

If you’d like to learn more about what Monroe Street Associates can do for you, please contact Mark Biel at 217/522-5805 or [email protected]