For years Maryland has not had a stand alone statewide organization representing MD manufacturers. In 2000, the Manufacturers’ Alliance of Maryland (MAM) was formed to fill the void.

Initially, MAM’s sole focus was on the enactment of legislation (at the 2001 session of the Maryland General Assembly) to change Maryland’s corporate income tax statute to provide for a “single factor apportionment formula” for manufacturers. Against strong opposition, MAM was successful saving MD manufacturers millions of dollars per year!

In subsequent years MAM’s legislative focus and membership base has broadened. Today MAM is recognized by Maryland policy makers as the point of contact for positions on legislation and public policy that impacts Maryland manufacturers.

MAM is not your father’s business association: there are no insurance programs; there are no annual dinners or “unique” opportunities for sponsorships; and there are no networking breakfasts. MAM is different - it’s sole focus is on advocacy and 100% of MAM dues are NOT deductible (we’re proud of that).

Gene Burner is the President of MAM and he is MAM’s primary lobbyist. He has over 32 years of experience in dealing with the Maryland General Assembly; first as a legislative committee staffer, then as the head of a major State agency (the MD Dept. of Assessments & Taxation), and finally as the head of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s lobbying team. Mr. Burner is recognized as state and local tax expert and he was the key lobbyist responsible for enactment of the “single factor apportionment formula” in Maryland.

Bottom line - MAM is a hybrid organization. A cross between the classical trade association and having your own registered lobbyist. Join MAM and you will quickly understand its unique benefits and structure.