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    • Advocacy
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      • Membership Committee
      • Ambassador Committee
      • Events Committee
    • Contact
    • Chamber News
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    • COVID-19 Business Aids
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    • Sponsorship Opportunities
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    • Announcements
    • Blog: Trends Between the River Bends
    • Spotlights
    • Podcast "Downtown Chamberphiles"
  • Sponsorship Opportunities

Advocacy Committee

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The Advocacy Committee keeps members informed of important issues through newsletters, policy reports, political events and policy committee meetings.  They will establish agendas and actively educate Downtown Chamber members on the impact that government decisions can have on their business.The Committee will advocate for the best interests of Chamber Members and the Downtown business community. This committee is perfect for those in policy, government affairs, outreach, law, or regulatory matters!
2020 Committee Chair: Jennifer Schumann, BH Management
Primary Goals and Activities:
  • Create a set of advocacy priorities for year
  • Pursue dialogue with local, regional and state legislators
  • Track legislation that impacts chamber members and inform the membership of potential changes or creation of new laws
  • Create useful and meaningful forums for discussion 
  • Create regular policy newsletter to keep the membership informed on key matters 
  • CLICK HERE to read the 2019 Advocacy Committee's Priorities
  • CLICK HERE For Our April 2019 City Connect Talking Points
Click Here To Get Involved In The Advocacy Committee!
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