410-263-7882
12 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for almost 50 years, dating back to 1974. Our team collectively has more than 100 years of experience working with legislatures, executives, and regulators in local, state and federal governments.
We provide creative, proactive government affairs, public relations, business and trade association management strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients. We conduct ourselves in a bipartisan manner and pride ourselves in our ability to build and manage effective grassroots organizations and issue-based coalitions. We believe credibility is essential to maintaining our firm's good name and the good name of our clients, and preserving that commodity is of paramount importance.
2) Alkermes
5) Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
6) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
8) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware
10) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
11) Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC
12) Cigna Corporate Services, LLC
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Electronic Payments Coalition, Inc.
15) Empower
16) Entertainment Software Association
19) Hub International Mid-Atlantic, Formerly Neff & Associates
22) Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
23) Maryland Appraisers Coalition
24) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
25) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
26) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
27) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
28) Maryland Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association
30) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
31) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
32) Northrop Grumman Corporation
33) Pfizer Inc.
35) RSM US LLP
36) Snowflake Inc.
38) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
39) Under Armour
20+ years
Nicholas G. Manis, the son of MCA co-founder George Manis and managing partner of the firm, has presided over legislative and special event successes on behalf of clients such as the Motion Picture Association of America, the Baltimore Ravens, the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants and Pfizer.
Nick has been an accomplished lobbyist and legislative analyst for more than 25 years and has played an instrumental role in forging innovative and economically enhancing business partnerships among clients. He is proud to see MCA continuously ranked as one of the top lobbying firms in Maryland and the growth the firm has experienced during his time here. He has represented clients in matters related to sports entertainment, taxes, professional licensing, gaming, transportation, insurance, franchises, business regulation, information technology, environmental regulation, mergers and acquisitions, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
In 1989, Nick's business bent led him to co-found Manis & Wright Realty, a premier residential and commercial realty firm that grew from modest beginnings to a successful 40 associates company that merged with the largest real estate company in Maryland.
Nick graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1980. He was the captain of the varsity lacrosse team during his time at College Park.
A native of Annapolis, Nick is involved in many local business and community organizations including the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center Board of Advisors, Annapolis Youth Lacrosse Association, and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. He was presented the Louis L. Goldstein Award in 1998 in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the Maryland Alcohol Beverage Industry. He is married with two children.
410-263-7882
12 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for almost 50 years, dating back to 1974. Our team collectively has more than 100 years of experience working with legislatures, executives, and regulators in local, state and federal governments.
We provide creative, proactive government affairs, public relations, business and trade association management strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients. We conduct ourselves in a bipartisan manner and pride ourselves in our ability to build and manage effective grassroots organizations and issue-based coalitions. We believe credibility is essential to maintaining our firm's good name and the good name of our clients, and preserving that commodity is of paramount importance.
2) Alkermes
5) Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
6) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
7) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
8) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware
9) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
10) Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC
11) Cigna Corporate Services, LLC
12) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Empower
15) Entertainment Software Association
18) Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
20) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland
21) Maryland Alliance for College Affordability and Equity
24) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
25) Maryland Chiefs of Police Association
27) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
28) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
29) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
30) Maryland Sheriffs' Association
31) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
32) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
33) Northrop Grumman Corporation
34) Pfizer Inc.
35) Propel
37) RSM US LLP
39) Snowflake Inc.
42) Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland
43) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
44) Under Armour
20+ years
Leadership Maryland Board and is a member of the class of 2019
University of Maryland Baltimore County School of Public Policy External Advisory Board
Maryland Economic Development Association Board and Co-Chair of the Public Policy Awareness Committee
Chair, Odenton Town Center Advisory Committee
With more than 20 years of government relations, management, and administration expertise, Andrea E. Mansfield brings her ability to successfully execute advocacy efforts and programs to Manis Canning. Her broad experience and involvement with the Maryland Legislature on policy, fiscal and budget matters; and her ability to work with diverse groups and build consensus on complex issues is an asset to the firm.
Andrea has extensive experience at the state and local level, having led and coordinated policy efforts for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) and implemented the legislative agendas of state agencies. As MACo's Legislative Director she advised, crafted, and implemented the common agendas and legislative goals of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City.
In state government, she worked within three Administrations in positions of increasing responsibility, serving as legislative liaison to the Legislature for the Department of Budget and Management, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR); and Special Assistant, Director of Financial Aid, and Assistant Secretary of Finance Policy with the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
She has a Master of Policy Sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park.
410-336-6298
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.
2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
4) Ashley, Inc.
5) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
8) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
10) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
11) Better You, Better Me, LLC
12) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
13) Brewers Association of Maryland
14) Brown Advisory
15) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
18) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
19) Catalis LLC
20) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
21) Celebree School
22) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
23) Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School
24) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
25) Children's National Health System
26) Chimes International, Ltd.
29) Coppin State University Development Foundation
30) Curio Wellness
31) DentaQuest
32) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
33) Empower
34) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
35) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
40) Gaudenzia, Inc.
41) Google LLC and its Affiliates
43) Horizon Day Camp
44) Humanim, Inc.
45) Instacart
49) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
50) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
51) Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation
54) Maryland Wineries Association
55) Maximus
57) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
58) MTX Group, Inc.
59) NaphCare Inc.
60) Nareit
62) PGA of America
63) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
67) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
68) Skyline Technology Solutions
69) Solar Landscape
70) Spotless Brands
71) Technology Advancement Center
72) Terra Firma Retreat Center
74) Unrivaled Sports
76) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.
With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.
John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.
410-263-7882
12 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for almost 50 years, dating back to 1974. Our team collectively has more than 100 years of experience working with legislatures, executives, and regulators in local, state and federal governments.
We provide creative, proactive government affairs, public relations, business and trade association management strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients. We conduct ourselves in a bipartisan manner and pride ourselves in our ability to build and manage effective grassroots organizations and issue-based coalitions. We believe credibility is essential to maintaining our firm's good name and the good name of our clients, and preserving that commodity is of paramount importance.
2) Alkermes
5) Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
6) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
7) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
8) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware
9) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
10) Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC
11) Cigna Corporate Services, LLC
12) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
13) Empower
14) Entertainment Software Association
18) Johns Hopkins
21) Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
22) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
23) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
25) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
26) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
27) Maryland Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association
28) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
29) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
30) Northrop Grumman Corporation
31) Pfizer Inc.
33) Snowflake Inc.
35) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
36) Under Armour
20+ years
A long-time trusted advisor to Maryland policymakers, Joseph C. Bryce, Esq., is regarded as one of Maryland's top governmental program architects and advocates. He brings his reputation for creative and insightful problem solving and ability to manage large, complex projects and issues to MCA.
Joe has the ability to handle controversial issues in a professional manner. This skill, combined with his detailed and extensive knowledge of all levels of government, has proven invaluable to our clients.
For nearly twenty years, Joe distinguished himself working at the highest levels of government. He worked with two Maryland Governors, the Maryland Senate President, and the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland. In all of these positions, Joe provided senior policy and budget advice, and implemented legislative agendas in areas such as health, K-12 and higher education, environment, gaming, tax policy, energy, and social and criminal justice.
Joe served as Governor Martin O'Malley's Senior Policy and Legislative Advisor (2007-2012); the University System of Maryland's Associate Vice Chancellor for Government Relations (2002 to 2007); Chief Legislative Officer for Governor Parris N. Glendening (1997 to 2002); and Chief of Staff to Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. (1994 to 1997).
Joe graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1989. In 1993, he graduated first in his class from Georgetown Law School. He is the recipient of numerous professional and academic recognitions and honors and currently serves on the Board of the Maryland Stadium Authority as an appointee of Governor Larry Hogan. Joe and his wife, Kristin Jones Bryce, have two adult children (Joey and Madison) and reside in Odenton.
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
3) Ashley, Inc.
4) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
6) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
8) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
10) Brewers Association of Maryland
11) Brown Advisory
12) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
14) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
15) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
16) Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School
17) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
18) Children's National Health System
19) Chimes International, Ltd.
22) Coppin State University Development Foundation
23) Curio Wellness
24) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
25) Empower
26) Encompass Health
27) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
28) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
33) Gaudenzia, Inc.
34) Google LLC and its Affiliates
37) Howard Hughes Medical Institute
38) Humanim, Inc.
39) Instacart
42) Light & Wonder
43) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
44) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
47) Maximus
49) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
50) MTX Group, Inc.
51) NaphCare Inc.
53) PGA of America
54) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
55) SCI Management
57) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
58) Skyline Technology Solutions
59) Solar Landscape
60) Spotless Brands
62) Technology Advancement Center
63) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
5) Ashley, Inc.
7) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
9) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
10) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
11) Brewers Association of Maryland
12) Brown Advisory
13) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
16) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
17) Catalis LLC
18) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
19) Celebree School
20) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
21) Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School
22) Children's National Health System
23) Chimes International, Ltd.
26) Coppin State University Development Foundation
27) Corebridge Financial Group
28) Curio Wellness
29) DentaQuest
30) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
31) Empower
32) Encompass Health
33) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
34) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
36) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
38) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
39) Gaudenzia, Inc.
45) Howard Hughes Medical Institute
46) Humanim, Inc.
47) Instacart
51) Light & Wonder
52) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
53) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
55) Maryland Pawnbrokers Association
58) Maryland Wineries Association
59) Maximus
60) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
61) MTX Group, Inc.
62) NaphCare Inc.
63) Nareit
65) PGA of America
66) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
67) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
69) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
72) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
73) Skyline Technology Solutions
74) Solar Landscape
75) Spotless Brands
77) Technology Advancement Center
78) Unrivaled Sports
80) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)