YOUR MISSION
IS OUR MISSION

Civic Forge brings a rare mix of public sector experience and private sector execution. We understand how businesses operate because we’ve been there, and we know how to engage government effectively to unlock funding, build lasting relationships with policymakers, and move projects forward.

A Track Record of Success

We’ve applied this in-house ethos, process, and capability set to an array of companies and projects, helping businesses go further and get there faster.

  • Project Scale

    • $10M

    • 15 jobs

    Unique Challenges to Solve

    Traditionally conservative community with history of abandoned economic development projects

    Capabilities Deployed: 

    • Government stakeholder engagement

    • Site Selection

    • Funding Opportunities & Other Incentive Capture

    • Regulatory & Permitting

    • Community Engagement & Social License to Operate

    • Labor Relations

    • Political Communications

  • Project Scale

    • $20M CAPEX

    • 75 jobs

    Unique Challenges to Solve

    • Dense and sluggish regulatory jurisdiction

    • Significant opportunity to leverage facility investment for other business objectives

    Capabilities Deployed 

    • Government stakeholder engagement

    • Funding Opportunities & Other Incentive Capture

    • Regulatory & Permitting

    • Labor Relations

    • Political Communications

  • Company Scale

    • 400 jobs

    Unique Challenges to Solve

    Nascent company working in capital-intensive industry in need of non-dilutive funding sources

    Funding Opportunities

    Captured $47M in awards from federal and state levels in less than 2-year period

Adam Day

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Adam is an accomplished government affairs leader with over 15 years of experience driving collaboration between public, private, and community stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes. He has led high-profile initiatives such as securing multi million-dollar tax incentives, negotiating project labor agreements, and securing over $14 million in state and federal grants to support sustainability-focused projects in heavy industry. His expertise lies in aligning organizational objectives with the priorities of government and community partners to drive innovative solutions.

  • A deep-rooted connection to the Pacific Northwest has shaped Adam’s career, including over a decade in the Washington State Senate, where he worked for both Republican and Democratic State Senators. This bipartisan experience gave him valuable insight into building consensus and navigating complex political landscapes. During his tenure, he worked closely with local governments, tribal partners, and community leaders on critical issues such as transportation infrastructure, financial policy, and health care.

    A third-generation Washingtonian, Adam lives on Vashon Island and finds joy in the region’s natural beauty. He’s passionate about native plants, sustainable gardening, and home design projects—from building animal enclosures to experimenting with permaculture. When he’s not working, you’ll find him cooking, baking, exploring national parks, or hiking, camping, and skiing across the state. He’s also always up for a good conversation about the quirks of Pacific Northwest life.

Access to Systems Engineering Services

Civic Forge is a member of the Sol Zero family of companies, providing access to systems engineering services that enable blended technical products for relevant clients. Whether a project calls for advanced technoeconomic modeling, technically cognizant site selection and preliminary site design, ad hoc insights, or other needs, we can achieve uniquely innovative solutions that set your project apart in the competitive landscape.