We're still pretty small, so you'll definitely be noticed and not washed away. Having a chatbox on our forums and irc definitely helps as well. We're mostly a democractic alliance, so anyone has a chance to run as a candidate minister or prime minister. You can also just join a ministry to help out that way.
We have a 250 000 startup grant, a harbour grant, war relief grant, riddles and trivia with prizes, and a lot more! Come check us out!