David Bailey Associates

What David Bailey Associates does

David Bailey Associates is a privately held government relations and public affairs firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia at 1108 E. Main Street, Suite 1200, in close proximity to the Virginia State Capitol. The firm operates with a small team of approximately 6-8 individuals and is family-owned, with founder David L. Bailey joined in leadership by Kristen Bailey-Hardy (Vice President) and Chris Bailey (Government Relations Manager and Editor-in-Chief of Virginia Capitol Connections). Its business is built on two pillars: (1) publishing a portfolio of nonpartisan Virginia political reference directories under the Virginia Capitol Connections brand, and (2) providing government relations advisory and advocacy services to associations and organizations operating in the Commonwealth.

The firm's core products are five recurring annual publications: The Redbook (Virginia legislative directory, published since 1987; 40th anniversary edition in 2026), The Blackbook (Virginia lobbyists and legislative liaisons directory, 31st edition in 2026), Elect No Strangers (Virginia candidates directory, 33rd volume in 2025), In Service to Our Country (a veterans-focused publication honoring Virginia officials with military service, 6th edition in 2024), and the Virginia Capitol Connections Magazine. These publications are produced as digital flipbooks via third-party FlippingBook software and distributed in print through a fulfillment partner, Wordsprint, Inc. Underwriting relationships with state agencies, trade associations, and corporate entities (including Dominion Energy, Virginia Tourism, the Virginia Auto Dealers Association, and others) fund production.

The firm's revenue model combines publication sales and subscriptions with professional services fees for government relations consulting. Customer acquisition is relationship-driven, targeting Virginia state legislators, government agencies, trade associations, and advocacy organizations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct contact with principals. The firm serves exclusively the Virginia market with no disclosed geographic expansion beyond the Commonwealth, and operates with no outside institutional investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

David Bailey Associates

Legal name

David Bailey Associates

Website

https://dbava.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

David Bailey Associates is a family-owned government relations and public affairs firm in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1986. It publishes the Virginia Capitol Connections series of nonpartisan political directories (Redbook, Blackbook, Elect No Strangers, In Service to Our Country) and provides government relations advisory services to Virginia state agencies, legislators, and trade associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Relations and Political Publishing Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Business Services (7380)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJAEAO

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Magazine Publishing (Consumer & B2B/Trade Magazines)

SECONDARYEDAGAGAB

Legal Reference (Statutes, Case Law, Practice Guides)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional & Technical Reference Publishing

Keywords

• Government relations services
• Legislative directories
• Political publishing
• Lobbying consulting
• Public affairs advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Publication Sales and Subscriptions: The firm publishes directories and guides for Virginia politics and government, including the Redbook, Blackbook, Bluebook (Elect No Strangers), and In Service to Our Country. Revenue is generated through publication sales, subscriptions, and advertising within the publications.
2. Government Relations Advisory Services: The firm provides government relations consulting and advocacy services to associations and organizations in Virginia, generating fees for advisory and lobbying-related professional services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

David Bailey Associates is a Richmond, Virginia-based government relations and public affairs firm that publishes the Virginia Capitol Connections family of nonpartisan political reference directories (the Redbook, Blackbook, Elect No Strangers, In Service to Our Country, and the Virginia Capitol Connections annual magazine) and provides government relations, lobbying, and legislative consulting services to Virginia trade associations and advocacy organizations. The firm sells advertising and subscriptions in its publications and earns professional services fees for advisory work related to the Virginia General Assembly.

Product overview

David Bailey Associates is a government relations and public affairs firm based in Richmond, VA that publishes a portfolio of nonpartisan political reference publications. The core offerings include Virginia Capitol Connections (magazine), Elect No Strangers (candidates directory), The Redbook (legislative directory), The Blackbook (lobbyist directory), and In Service to Our Country (military veterans directory). These publications serve as comprehensive reference tools for Virginia politics, elections, and government, primarily delivered as digital flipbooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Redbook: Annual Virginia legislative directory and political reference publication
• Elect No Strangers
• Blackbook
• In Service to Our Country

Products and services

• The Redbook Annual nonpartisan Virginia legislative directory covering the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Governor's Cabinet, Virginia Senate, and House of Delegates; used by state legislators, staff, and lobbyists as the standard reference for the General Assembly.
• The Blackbook (Virginia Capitol Connections Lobbyist & Legislative Liaisons Directory) Annual directory of registered Virginia lobbyists and legislative liaisons, used by associations, corporations, and government affairs professionals to identify and contact the Virginia lobbying community.
• Elect No Strangers (Bluebook) Annual nonpartisan directory of candidates running for the Virginia General Assembly and other state offices, intended to help Virginians become acquainted with the candidates before each election cycle.
• In Service to Our Country Annual publication profiling Virginia state officials in the Executive and Legislative branches who have served in the military, produced with underwriting support from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia National Guard, Dominion Energy, and other sponsors.
• Virginia Capitol Connections Annual Magazine Annual magazine publication under the Virginia Capitol Connections brand covering Virginia political, legislative, and policy issues, sold via subscription and supported by advertising from associations, corporations, and government entities.
• Government Relations and Public Affairs Advisory Services Professional services covering government relations, lobbying support, legislative training, and policy/legislation consulting for Virginia trade associations, advocacy organizations, and other clients interacting with the Virginia General Assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Published for 40 consecutive years (1987–2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wordsprint, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWordsprint, Inc. serves as the fulfillment partner for Virginia Capitol Connections publications, handling print orders for the Redbook, Blackbook, and other titles published by David Bailey Associates.
• FlippingBookcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe firm uses FlippingBook software to create interactive digital flipbook versions of its publications, hosted online for readers to view with realistic page-flip functionality.
• Dominion EnergyminorOthersDominion Energy is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication, supporting the cost of producing the veterans-focused directory.
• Gaston Group LLCminorOthersGaston Group LLC, a Virginia-based government relations firm, is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication.
• Spotts FainminorOthersSpotts Fain, a Virginia law firm and government relations consultancy, is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication.
• Virginia Auto Dealers AssociationminorOthersVirginia Auto Dealers Association (VADA) is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication.
• Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier DiversityminorOthersVirginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication.
• Virginia Department of Veterans ServicesminorOthersVirginia Department of Veterans Services is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication.
• Virginia National GuardminorOthersVirginia National Guard is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication.
• Virginia TourismminorOthersVirginia Tourism is an underwriter of the In Service to Our Country publication.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Forbes Tate Partners: Forbes Tate Partners is a government relations and strategic communications firm offering federal and state-level lobbying, public affairs, and coalition management—directly comparable in scope, customer base, and advisory service model.
• Cornerstone Government Affairs: Cornerstone Government Affairs is a bipartisan government relations firm providing federal and state-level lobbying services to corporate, association, and nonprofit clients—comparable in customer base and service offering to David Bailey Associates.
• Alpine Group: Alpine Group is a bipartisan government relations firm providing strategic counsel, lobbying, and public affairs services to corporations and associations—comparable in business model and customer type to David Bailey Associates' GR advisory services.
• MultiState Associates: MultiState Associates is a government relations firm with deep state-level lobbying and association management capabilities, including significant Virginia practice—directly comparable in service offering, customer type, and state-level government affairs focus.
• McGuireWoods Consulting: McGuireWoods Consulting is a Richmond, Virginia-based government affairs and public affairs consulting firm providing state-level lobbying, legislative monitoring, and strategic advisory—directly paralleling David Bailey Associates' core GR services and Virginia customer base.
• Cassidy & Associates: Cassidy & Associates is a Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan government relations firm providing strategic lobbying and advocacy services to corporations, associations, and institutions—comparable in service model and customer profile to David Bailey Associates.

Broad incumbents

• Hunton Andrews Kurth: Hunton Andrews Kurth is a major Richmond-headquartered law firm with a substantial government relations practice serving clients before the Virginia General Assembly—directly comparable in Richmond-based GR service delivery and Virginia association/corporate clientele.
• Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is a top-tier U.S. law and lobbying firm with extensive federal and state government relations practices. While much larger and broader than David Bailey Associates, it competes for similar association and corporate clients seeking state government affairs support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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