The Focus Group
Business Coaches
The Focus Group
26 Clearwater, Londonderry
# The Focus Group
The Focus Group is a government relations and strategic consulting firm established in 2006, specialising in helping businesses and organisations navigate complex political and regulatory environments. Based in Londonderry, the firm tackles challenges that require insider knowledge of how government operates and how to influence policy outcomes.
The company serves businesses seeking government contracts or facing regulatory hurdles, local authorities pursuing innovation and economic development, and voluntary sector organisations requiring skilled leadership. Their core strength lies in practical problem-solving—they're unafraid to challenge conventional approaches and dismantle obstacles to progress.
What distinguishes The Focus Group is the credibility and depth of experience of founder Steve Kent. As a former Deputy Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador with ministerial portfolios spanning health, municipal affairs and public engagement, Kent brings authentic government experience rather than mere lobbying expertise. He's successfully bridged the public, voluntary and private sectors, having served as a two-term mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and executive director of major charities. This isn't theoretical knowledge—it's earned through delivering measurable results in real communities.
The firm combines strategic campaign management with genuine community development expertise. They understand economic development policy, local government innovation and voluntary sector leadership because Kent has led transformational change in these areas. Their track record reflects passion for winning outcomes whilst maintaining ethical standards and community benefit. For organisations needing to move government, influence policy or drive systemic change, The Focus Group offers experienced, connected guidance from someone who's actually held the relevant levers of power.
The Focus Group is a government relations and strategic consulting firm established in 2006, specialising in helping businesses and organisations navigate complex political and regulatory environments. Based in Londonderry, the firm tackles challenges that require insider knowledge of how government operates and how to influence policy outcomes.
The company serves businesses seeking government contracts or facing regulatory hurdles, local authorities pursuing innovation and economic development, and voluntary sector organisations requiring skilled leadership. Their core strength lies in practical problem-solving—they're unafraid to challenge conventional approaches and dismantle obstacles to progress.
What distinguishes The Focus Group is the credibility and depth of experience of founder Steve Kent. As a former Deputy Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador with ministerial portfolios spanning health, municipal affairs and public engagement, Kent brings authentic government experience rather than mere lobbying expertise. He's successfully bridged the public, voluntary and private sectors, having served as a two-term mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and executive director of major charities. This isn't theoretical knowledge—it's earned through delivering measurable results in real communities.
The firm combines strategic campaign management with genuine community development expertise. They understand economic development policy, local government innovation and voluntary sector leadership because Kent has led transformational change in these areas. Their track record reflects passion for winning outcomes whilst maintaining ethical standards and community benefit. For organisations needing to move government, influence policy or drive systemic change, The Focus Group offers experienced, connected guidance from someone who's actually held the relevant levers of power.
Services offered
Government relationsCampaign managementPublic affairs strategyLocal government innovationEconomic developmentCommunity relationsPolicy advocacyNon-profit leadership consulting