Action Alerts

The actions of your government officials can have a major impact on your business' bottom line. Be a voice for business in northwest Michigan by taking action and making sure your legislators know their votes will impact their constituents. A congressman was once quoted as saying, "All politics is local." By taking just a few minutes to express your opinion, you can help make a difference for the business community in your region.

Action Alerts will be sent when the Chamber needs our members to make their voices heard on important legislation by contacting their elected officials to help influence public policy. Alerts may also be sent to provide quick updates on potentially important business issues.
 

Current Action Alerts
 

Support Continued Tourism Funding Now

Unless the Legislature acts before Oct. 1 of this year, the budget for the state’s highly successful "Pure Michigan” campaign will drop over 80 percent, from the current $30 million to just $5.7 million. Any gains that have been made with the current regional and national efforts to promote Michigan as a tourist destination will come to an abrupt halt. Click here to learn ways you can take action to support Michigan jobs and tourism funding.

Oppose Employee Free Choice Act

Legislation has been re-introduced in Washington, DC called the Employee Free Choice Act, or commonly known as ‘card check.’  The bills will revise the way employees are able to form a labor union by eliminating the election and secret ballot vote, greatly reduce binding arbitration timelines for initial contract negotiations and impose strict penalties on employers. Click here to learn more about the Employee Free Choice Act, including how it will impact your business and how you can oppose the legislation.

Questions?

For questions or concerns regarding Chamber Action Alerts, please contact Doug DeYoung.