The Chamber 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 and community
on issues that impact our region's ability to grow. We work to develop a climate where free enterprise
and
entrepreneurship flourish.Upcoming Public Policy Events
January 21
Third House Meeting
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January 26
Northern Indiana Trip to the
Statehouse
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February 18
Third House Meeting
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March 17
Third House Meeting
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Public Policy News
Click here for information on The ChamberPac
Public Policymaking Committees
Legislative Affairs Council
Its mission is to review, debate and make recommendations to The
Chamber’s board and executive committee on governmental or public policy issues that affect the economic growth of
the region.
Chair: Kevin Kelly, Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
Federal Legislative Affairs Committee
This committee looks at the federal
legislation that affects our business community. They will
help The Chamber develop the policies we will advocate for
on a national basis. Committee members will review and
monitor federal proposals and determine how they might
impact our region.
Chair: John Leszczynski, The Troyer Group, Inc.
State
Legislative Affairs Committee
This committee will look at the legislation proposed each year in Indianapolis. Members will determine how the proposed legislation will affect the region. Their input will help to develop The Chamber’s responses to what is done by the Indiana Legislature.
Chair: Thomas Hall, Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP
Download 2012 State Priorities
Local Legislative Affairs Committee
This committee will focus on those priorities that are generated here in St. Joseph County. The subcommittee will review proposed ordinances of the county, cities, towns and townships and create ways to advocate for local government reform.
Chair:
Judy Jankowski, AT&T
Grassroots
Connection
We invite you to join other Chamber members in becoming more
involved in the legislative process by having your individual voice
heard on key policy issues.
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future.
More Info
Contact Sheri Miller
Story, director of public policy, 574.400.4003,
smillerstory@sjchamber.org
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