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.

 

 
 
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