Latest NewsHelp protect the Great Lakes from Asian Carp... click hereTime is running out for Pure Michigan funding... click hereWest Michigan Policy Forum presentation coming to Traverse City in April..click here Your Voice Does Make a Difference. Find out how by clicking here.Government RelationsThrough 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 running their businesses, with limited time to track bills 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 Division that we focus our efforts to stay aware of pending legislation, review and discuss its ramification on our business community through member input, and when appropriate, recommend official positions through the Government Relations Committee for consideration by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The Government Relations Divisions will collaborate with legislators to craft, introduce and advocate for specific legislation important to the region’s business community. For further information, questions or comments, contact Doug DeYoung, Director of Government Relations.Northwest Michigan Regional Chamber AllianceThe partnership of the Northwest Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance was established based on the premise that many legislative issues impact Michigan’s northwest lower peninsula in similar ways. These issues should be addressed regionally to maximize the political influence of this ten county chamber alliance and it’s over 5000 members. The alliance of the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce have identified legislative areas that should be monitored and advocated to elected officials on the local, state, and federal levels. When deemed appropriate and in support of Chamber Alliance positions and recommendations, member advocacy and grassroots activities will be developed and promoted using this legislative agenda as a basis for taking position on legislative policy.2010 Legislative PrioritiesClick here to view the NMRCA's 2010 Legislative Priorities.
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Through official Chamber Board recommendations and positions, member advocacy and grassroots activities, your Chamber will be a champion for business!
The partnership of the Northwest Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance was established based on the premise that many legislative issues impact Michigan’s northwest lower peninsula in similar ways. These issues should be addressed regionally to maximize the political influence of this ten county chamber alliance and it’s over 5000 members. The alliance of the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce have identified legislative areas that should be monitored and advocated to elected officials on the local, state, and federal levels.
When deemed appropriate and in support of Chamber Alliance positions and recommendations, member advocacy and grassroots activities will be developed and promoted using this legislative agenda as a basis for taking position on legislative policy.
Click here to view the NMRCA's 2010 Legislative Priorities.
