Advocacy Committee

Advocacy Committee

Purpose:

To provide a voice for The Hills area business owners and Chamber members to local, state, and federal governments through the following actions:

• Monitor governmental and legislative actions, practices and programs for impacts on area businesses.
• Communicate to government and public agencies the interests and positions of the Chamber and its members, and to advocate for support or legislative remedies.
• Inform the business community of actions and deliberations of elected government bodies and governmental agencies as they relate to the general business climate and Chamber positions, and to advocate for specific actions by its members when necessary.
• Facilitate the gathering and dissemination of information to members on key issues and actions.
• Make recommendations to the Chamber Board on actions related to support or opposition of legislative or other governmental efforts; candidate endorsements; and other policy-related issues.