One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for more than 40 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. Expertise in varied disciplines such as law, fiscal policy, business regulation, education, healthcare, grassroots lobbying, public relations and business development give us the unique ability to assess a situation and recommend a successful resolution to a problem. 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 the firm’s good name and the good name of its clients, and preserving that commodity is of paramount importance. MCA is proud to be the only Maryland firm selected to belong to the National Association of State Lobbyists (NASL) and the Dentons 50-State Government Affairs Network. NASL is a network of leading state government affairs professionals and state lobbyists across America with members selected for their integrity, business ethics and expertise. Dentons 50 is a full-service, 50-state public policy and advocacy network offering unrivaled reach and depth in state capitols across the nation. Our firm is also a member of the Greater Baltimore Committee. Our principals serve in leadership positions and/or participate with many public, private, and nonprofit organizations.