From its founding to serve the 1987 Pan American Games to the present, B&D Consulting has been a leader in the unique practice of federal affairs for sports organizing committees and host committees for international events. Over the past nineteen years, the firm has directed federal affairs for eight major multi-sport events and a number of World Championships.
B&D Consulting sports clients have needed substantial federal assistance to adequately host their events. Taken together, the firm has secured more than $100 million in federal funding for sports clients.
With events attracting athletes from around the globe, participant, equipment, and other sport-specific entry issues have become a special challenge for hosts. Prior to 9/11, most entry problems were confined to participants from the few nations with which the United States did not have diplomatic relations. Now, many more teams and competitors face complex and fast changing regulations that sometimes complicate their participation, even at the last minute. B&D Consulting works with federal officials to minimize such problems.