Government Relations
About This Function of the Chamber

Through official Chamber Board recommendations and positions, member advocacy and grassroots activities, your Chamber will be a champion for business!

A major role of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce is to act as a watch guard over federal and state legislative issues that impact our business community. On a day to day basis, our members are busy taking care of their customers and employees, with limited time to track a bill that might raise their taxes, add regulations to their work process or limit their access in a competitive marketplace.  It is through the work of the Government Relations Committee and staff that we focus our efforts to stay aware of pending legislation, review and discuss its ramification on our business community, and when appropriate, draft recommendations for the Chamber’s Board of Directors to consider for an official position. 

Please join us! The Government Relations Committee meets the last Friday of the month at 7:30 AM at the Chamber office. Your involvement and your business perspective will add value to our discussions and legislative review process. For further information, questions or comments contact Jamie Callahan Senior Vice President of Government Relations at 231-995-7109.