The World Floor Covering Association

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and its 3,000-strong flooring and carpet store retailer membership is dedicated to providing consumers the information, service and support needed to ensure a successful carpet, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, area rug, natural stone, cork flooring and bamboo flooring purchase experience. For almost 50 years, the WFCA has played a major role in the advancement of the floor covering industry – shaping public and industry policy, promoting professional development through certification and providing its retailer members the business tools and resources to increase profitability.

I wanted to write to thank you and your colleagues for the quality work you are doing for the World Floor Covering Association(“WFCA”). Your work on behalf of WFCA and its members has been efficient and cost effective.

As you are aware, we spent almost a year searching for a lobbying firm to address the legislative and regulatory issues that impact WFCA and its members. In less than a year, your firm has raised the profile of the WFCA presence in Washington beyond anything we were able to achieve in the prior twenty years. We have been able to engage our members in the Association’s legislative program and there is genuine excitement over what we can achieve in the future working with you and your colleagues.

We are pleased with your efforts to keep WFCA and its members informed of important proposed legislation and regulations at both the federal and state level. You have also allowed us to have a voice on important legislation such as the Marketplace Fairness Act and the amendments to the Lacey Act.

We look forward to continuing to work with you and achieving even greater success.

Cammie Weitzel
Vice President of Operations
World Floor Covering Association

WEBSITE: www.wfca.org

New Era Contract Sales, Inc.

New Era Contract Sales, Inc., an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, was established in December 1988 as a supplier to the Alaska pipeline and construction industries. New Era offers a single point of contact to process all DoD transactions and inquiries.

WEBSITE: www.necsinc.net

EnergyNet.com

EnergyNet offers an easy-to-use oil and gas auction service that facilitates the sale of producing working interests (operated and non-operated), overrides, royalties, mineral interests, and non-producing leasehold. EnergyNet is a continuous oil and gas property marketplace with due diligence and bidding available 24/7/365, where auctions close weekly. Most of the properties EnergyNet sells are located in the lower 48 United States and typically range in value from $1,000 to $20,000,000. Using an Internet platform, EnergyNet allows buyers the flexibility and convenience of conducting their acquisition and divestment activities online.

WEBSITE: www.EnergyNet.com

DocBox

DocBox is developing an innovative clinical process management solution for hospitals that promises to help clinicians eliminate medical mistakes, improve clinical work flow and processes, and free up much of the time spent on administrative duties so that they, and particularly nurses, can focus on providing care.

WEBSITE: www.docboxinc.com

City of Plano, Texas

Plano, with a 2012 population of over 270,000, is a prosperous place. In 2008, the City received national attention as being the nation’s Most Affluent City and Best City to Create Wealth. JCPenney, Pizza Hut, Frito-Lay, and Rent-A-Center are all headquartered in Plano. Several technology giants have major R&D operations here including Texas Instruments, Ericsson, McAfee, CA, Intuit and Alcatel-Lucent. These companies attract highly skilled workers from throughout the US and abroad.

WEBSITE: www.plano.gov

The City of Plano hired Lobbyit in the Spring of 2012 with the goal of increasing our presence in DC. The value of our new relationship was quickly evident when we were successful in getting a bill on a critical issue passed through Congress. Paul and Nile have proven to have strong relationships with staff, committees, Congressmen and Senators and are focused on building long term relationships. Their team is attentive and responsive to the City’s information needs and agenda and our increased presence in DC is due in large part to the assistance of Lobbyit.

Mark Israelson
Director of Policy & Government Relations

Notre Dame of Maryland University

A four-year independent liberal arts college primarily for women, founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Notre Dame of Maryland University was named to the “Great Schools, Great Prices” listing in the 2011 edition of America’s Best Colleges published by U.S. News & World Report. The University is also ranked among its peers in the Best Regional Universities—North category.

WEBSITE: www.ndm.edu

Independence BioProducts

Independence Bio-Products, a low-cost algae to biofuel company, is addressing high biodiesel feedstock costs, rising agricultural feed costs and concerns over carbon control. Independence Bio-Products develops and delivers bio-diesel feedstock as well as protein used in nutritional supplements and animal feed, derived from fast growing algae. IBP’s patent-pending AlgamaxxTM process can provide a low-cost carbon capture alternative for power plants and other remotely located industrial sources of carbon dioxide.

“In my experience working in government relations over the past several years it is imperative that you have solid representation in Washington. Lobbyit.com has been the most the effective lobbying firm I have ever worked with. They respond quickly to my companies needs and provide valuable feedback. Paul Kanitra and his team provided excellent service at a fraction of the cost of other lobbying firms. I strongly recommend that companies that do business in Washington D.C. contact Lobbyit.com.”
Brad Lambert
Chief Financial Officer
Independence Bio Products

WEBSITE: www.independencebioproducts.com

Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association

Created in 1962, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft oriented, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only airline technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents.

“I am not hesitant to say that I can fully recommend the services of Lobbyit.com to anyone who is interested in having a dedicated legislative voice in Washington D.C. Our Association has retained the services of several legislative firms with varying results and began our relationship with Lobbyit.com in mid-2009. They have been very attentive to our legislative agenda and have been quick to respond as those items that we have asked them to follow move through the lattice of the legislative process. Furthermore, I am very confident that they provide a value for our legislative funds that far surpasses our previous experiences.”
Louie Key
President
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association

WEBSITE: www.amfanatl.com

CarFax, Inc.

Millions of used car buyers and sellers each year rely on Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history information. Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) found on vehicle dashboards and title documents, Carfax instantly generates a detailed Vehicle History Report on any used car or light truck. Carfax Vehicle History Reports™ provide valuable information that helps used car buyers and sellers make better decisions. Free Carfax Vehicle History Reports are instantly available with vehicles listed in nearly every online marketplace by Carfax-subscribing dealers.

“Paul Kanitra and his firm Lobbyit.com have proven to be a perfect fit for our government relations needs. We have a small government relations department covering all of North America at the federal, state and local levels. Their ability to bring our issues before the proper government and non-government stakeholders has been impressive, to say the least. Paul’s firm has helped us prepare the proper talking points to make sure our story is told and our issues addressed. I would highly recommend Paul and Lobbyit.com to represent any private sector or nonprofit organization before the federal government.”

Faisal Hasan
Director of Government
Carfax, Inc.

WEBSITE: www.carfax.com

NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: MidMorning Show

In the U.S., being a big corporation generally means you have a big budget for lobbying legislators and investing in political campaigns. But what about the little guy? How do small businesses access national representatives and affect or influence federal policy?

Guests: Paul Kanitra: Founder and CEO of LobbyIt.com – a D.C. Lobby firm that specializes in low-cost lobbying for small businesses. Sheila Krumholz: Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Politics – research group that tracks money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.