The Chamber of
Commerce of St. Joseph County acts as an advocate for its
members in a number of policy areas. Our advocacy team of
professional staff and volunteers work at the local, state
and federal levels to make issues important to this regional
business community heard by our elected officials.
The Chamber speaks out loudly, clearly
and regularly on behalf of our member businesses. This is not
simply hype; The Chamber is only one of three chambers in the
state of Indiana to employ a full-time lobbyist at the state
capitol to be a strong advocate on issues affecting our business
community. We work to develop a climate where free enterprise
and
entrepreneurship flourish. Legislative Council/Committees
The Chamber’s Legislative Council & Committees work toward shaping public policy. They tackle those
key issues that impact the health and vitality of business
in the region.
Through the work of these groups, legislative priorities are
established each year that provide focus on achieving positive
outcomes for the region’s business community.
Legislative Affairs Council
Its mission is to review, debate and make recommendations to The
Chamber’s Board or Executive Committee on
governmental or public policy issues that affect the economic growth of
the region.
Infrastructure Committee
Creates policy positions for transportation, telecommunications, land
use planning, public facilities and public utility expansion projects.
Taxation/Public Finance Committee
Develops policy on tax and budget issues.
For more information on these committees, contact The Chamber at
574.234.0051, x301. |
