“The Brick Industry Association had lobbyists on payroll for many years as many trade associations do. A few years ago when we were about to hire a lobbyist, we met with Paul Kanitra, Founder & President, Lobbyit.com. Paul explained his business model to us and to be honest we were concerned about how responsive and effective our lobbying program would be if we outsourced it but we decided to give it a try. It turned out to be a great decision. Not only are our lobbying efforts far more productive and effective than they were before we outsourcing it to Lobbyit.com, it is far more cost effective as well. The response time and customer service is very good and Lobbyit.com spent the time needed to learn the specifics about issues important to our industry. Lobbyit.com was instrumental in gathering support on the Hill for the BRICK Act, a bill specific to the clay brick industry that would delay compliance with the EPA’s Brick MACT until all litigation has been resolved. Lobbyit.com even work with Congressional members and BIA in drafting the bill’s proposed language. I strongly recommend Lobbyit.com; I couldn’t be happier with the results. BIA’s lobbying efforts and the focus on issues important to our industry have never been better.”