Delivering For Decades

Tallahassee’s Premier Governmental Relations Firm

Smith, Bryan & Myers is an all-inclusive, governmental relations firm located in Tallahassee. For more than three decades, SBM has been working with our clients to deliver their priorities through strategic and effective government relations consulting that has led us to become one of Tallahassee’s premier governmental relations firms today.

Specializing in governmental relations, governmental procurement, political consulting and business development, SBM works with leading companies, associations and coalitions in our state and across the nation to successfully meet and exceed the legislative goals our clients put forward.

SBM’s diverse team has a meticulous understanding of Florida’s governmental process – from our lobbyists having extensive government backgrounds that are utilized to provide complete and successful representation to being recognized as one of the top political fundraising firms in the state. Our top notch strategic support to candidates allows us to increase access for our clients through our relationships with Florida’s legislative and executive leaders.

At SBM, our strong work ethic and reputation goes a long way for our clients, and we look forward to the opportunity to put our expertise to work for you.

Expertise

Governmental
Relations

For more than 25 years, Smith Bryan & Myers has been helping businesses do business with government. SBM has become one of Tallahassee’s premier governmental relations firms because of our diverse team’s meticulous understanding of Florida’s governmental process…

Governmental
Procurement

At SBM, we have found that success is more often achieved in government procurements with early and detailed preparation. Our team can facilitate discussions with key agency decision makers and help you understand how the agency really works, including strengths…

Political
Consulting

As very active participants in the Florida political process, our firm can position your company, association or coalition to benefit from the emerging and unpredictable trends in Florida government. The strategic support we provide to candidates allows us to increase access…

Business
Development

When the Legislature is not meeting, our team shifts our focus to agency procurement officers, local government buyers, and other potential customers for our clients. In short, SBM acts as a supplemental sales force for our clients wishing to sell products and services to governmental entities…

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In Their Words

“Reliable, professional, ethical and hardworking is how I would describe the team at Smith, Bryan & Myers. Whenever FHCA is planning our political and legislative strategies, I trust the experienced team at Smith, Bryan & Myers because they take the time to understand the complex issues involved with the health care profession.”

J. Emmett Reed, CAE, Executive Director, Florida Health Care Association

“Our relationship with Smith, Bryan & Myers has been key to our success in Florida. With their guidance we have won new contracts and developed strong relationships with officials throughout FL State Government.”

Jamie Gagnon, Government Affairs & Business Development Manager, L-1 Identity Solutions

“Millions of hungry Floridians rely on Farm Share, and the annual appropriations it receives from the Florida Legislature, to obtain vital lifesaving food and nutrition. With so much at stake, it is critical that Farm Share work with advocates who have the knowledge, experience, education and expertise to navigate the complex and ever-changing legislative process. For this reason, Farm Share has chosen Smith, Bryan and Myers to represent its interests and to fight for the resources it needs to carry out its mission. As a result of Smith, Bryan and Myers team of professional and dedicated advocates, Farm Share has doubled the appropriations it has received from the legislature not once, but twice, over the last five years. These efforts have in turn enabled our organization to feed millions more hungry families, children, seniors and individuals in need throughout Florida.”

Stephen R. Shelley, Chief Operating Officer, Farm Share, Inc.

“When a company or leading association needs results in Florida, they can’t go wrong with David Daniel as he is experienced, respected and he simply gets the job done for his clients – period.”

Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce

“In my position I need to count on good solid professional advice and counsel at all times. When it comes to getting the support and experience I need to advocate and strategically plan at the highest levels, I heavily rely on Smith, Bryan & Myers to help me get the job done. Lead by Matt Bryan who I believe is one of the very best government affairs specialists I have ever seen in action, SBM provides any organization or executive with the type of expertise, credibility and contacts necessary to do the job, and do it very well. I can not recommend Matt and his team of first-round-draft picks enough. They have been key to my/our success.”

Lonny T. Powell, CEO, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association