RALEIGH – Two of the state’s top ranked lobbyists have announced their affiliation with a premier bipartisan public policy and government affairs firm based in Washington, DC.Theresa Kostrzewa and Lisa Martin of Capitol Advantage Associates, Inc., are now affiliated with North Carolina native Charlie Black and Prime Policy Group.“The strategic partnership between Capitol Advantage Associates and Prime Policy Group will allow clients to achieve their government affairs goals in all spheres of government – in North Carolina and across the nation,” said Theresa Kostrzewa, who was rated the sixth most influential lobbyist in North Carolina by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research.Prime Policy Group has strong working relationships with decision makers and opinion leaders in Washington — from Congress to the White House, from the State Department to the Pentagon, from national associations to the National Press Club. As a member of the Burson-Marsteller family, Prime Policy Group can work with decision makers in all 50 states and around the world.“This partnership allows us to grow and strengthen both the state and federal services that our firms offer to clients who have business interests in North Carolina or are looking to expand there. Theresa and Lisa are two of the best that North Carolina has to offer, and Prime Policy is pleased to welcome them into our family,” said Charlie Black, chairman of Prime Policy Group. Black is regarded as one of the nation’s leading public affairs professionals. He has served as an advisor to President Ronald Reagan, President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain.For More InformationCapitol Advantage Associates, Inc.www.cap-ad.com(919) 833-3330.Prime Policy Grouphttp://prime-policy.com/(202) 530-0500