Advocacy provides you and your business with a voice. Whether through the presentation of simple statements or in- depth campaigns on issues important to you, advocacy makes sure that your point of view is represented and clearly heard by the community and decision-makers. The voice that advocacy ensures becomes the power to effect change as your issues reach the forefront of the public agenda. Effective advocacy that the Chamber of Commerce can provide is a vehicle for finding your voice and driving it forward towards a positive reaction. The Chamber of Commerce seeks to provide the active support of advocacy, building respect for your views and promoting the voices of the people and organizations that place their trust in us.

Government Affairs
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) was established in January of 2004 with the mission to encourage productive relationships between members and their elected officials as well as to promote discussion on issues affecting the local business community.

Over the past two years, this committee has introduced several events including “Breakfast with the Mayors” and the ever-popular “Meet & Greet” which brings together business leaders and local and regional elected officials in a casual atmosphere.

The Government Affairs Committee meets the first Monday of each month at 12 noon. Past meetings have included discussions with Mayor Neibur of Edwardsville, Mayor Jackstadt of Glen Carbon, and Madison County Chairman Alan Dunstan. For more information on how you can get involved, contact Carol Foreman at 618-656-7600.

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