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
4) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
6) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
7) Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC
8) Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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) Council for Responsible Nutrition
15) Entertainment Software Association
16) Hikma Specialty USA, Inc. c/o Velocity BioGroup
17) Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
18) Hub International Mid-Atlantic, Formerly Neff & Associates
19) Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
22) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
23) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
24) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
25) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
26) Maryland Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association
28) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
29) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
30) Northeast Maglev, LLC, The
31) Northrop Grumman Corporation
32) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.
33) Pfizer Inc.
34) Prince George's County Public Schools
36) RSM US LLP
37) Synergics Wind Energy, LLC
39) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
40) 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
4) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
6) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
7) Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC
8) Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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) Compass Pathways
14) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
15) Council for Responsible Nutrition
16) Entertainment Software Association
17) Hikma Specialty USA, Inc. c/o Velocity BioGroup
19) Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
20) Industrial Logistics Properties Trust
21) Johns Hopkins
24) Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians
25) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
26) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
27) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
28) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
29) Maryland Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association
31) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
32) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
33) Northeast Maglev, LLC, The
34) Northrop Grumman Corporation
35) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.
36) Pfizer Inc.
37) Prince George's County Public Schools
40) Synergics Wind Energy, LLC
42) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
43) Under Armour
20+ years
Accomplishing goals in Annapolis depends in large measure on mutual trust and mastery of the legislative process, two attributes that John F. Favazza, Esq., has honed through his experiences in Annapolis and applies now as a member of the MCA firm.
These traits coupled with his legal training and ability to deal effectively with complicated and sometimes controversial subject matter, give added strength to the Manis Canning team in work for their wide array of clients. He has a deep understanding of the nuances and subtleties of the legislative process and state government, and advises clients on strategies to accomplish their goals.
John spent 13 years working inside the legislative process in Annapolis. He served as Counsel to the House Economic Matters Committee for four years, and then spent nine years working for the Speaker of the House, the last six as Chief of Staff. Working with the Speaker and House leadership, John gained insight into the larger strategic decisions that underpin the legislative process in Maryland. He was involved in a broad array of substantive and policy issues, but with a focus on business, environmental, gaming and tax structure issues.
John holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in History from Towson University and Villanova University respectively and a law degree from the University of Maryland. A member of the Maryland Bar, John lives in Annapolis with his wife Erin, and their three children.