Advocacy and Public Policy
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The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is working on your behalf at the city, county, state, and federal levels to raise the collective voice of business and advance issues of importance to the business community. The Chamber works collaboratively with decision makers to find the best solutions to complex issues and create opportunities for input. In addition to our role as a policy advocate for business, we are a community partner and the source for creating broad-based coalitions around issues we all care about.
The Advocacy Division is made up of the Chamber Advocacy Council and the Legislative Council. Both councils are comprised of member volunteers and led by board-appointed chairs. Both groups discuss developing issues that fall within areas identified in The Chamber's legislative agenda, local public policy initiatives and/or strategic plan. The Advocacy Council focuses on issues that arise on a local level, while the Legislative Council monitors issues within the state legislature, and sometimes on a federal level. |
Connecting our members and the public to elected leadership is a priority of The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Creating opportunities where for open dialogue with key decision makers at the local, state and federal level is paramount to our advocacy and public policy focus. Here are examples of events that the Chamber hosts to connect these groups:
To see all of The Chamber's events and programming, visit our events calendar. Interested in learning more? Contact Mary Morgan, the Chamber's Director of Advocacy & Public Policy, at mmorgan@chamberbloomington.org or 812-336-6381.
- Legislative Preview Luncheon: Join Indiana state legislators at the start of the legislative session in January to hear their priorities and share your views.
- Statehouse Drive-In: See your local legislators in action during session.
- Federal Focus Events: Hear from our U.S. Representative and Senators periodically throughout the year.
- Elect Connect: Meet candidates and newly elected officials at all levels of government.
To see all of The Chamber's events and programming, visit our events calendar. Interested in learning more? Contact Mary Morgan, the Chamber's Director of Advocacy & Public Policy, at mmorgan@chamberbloomington.org or 812-336-6381.
The Chamber serves as the voice of its members on key legislative issues at the local, state, and federal level. Besides developing agendas annually, the Chamber discusses and evaluates issues as they arise. The discussion starts at the Advocacy Council (for local issues) or the Legislative Council (for state and federal issues).
Sub-Committees
Complex issues are often discussed through committees that provide an in-depth look at an issue, develop a plan or solution, and offer opportunities for engagement with additional stakeholders. Sub- Committees, such as the City UDO and the County CDO, are organized as issues arise that impact our members.
Advocacy Council and Legislative Council
The findings of these committees are then reviewed by either the Advocacy Council or the Legislative Council for additional input. If a position or action is suggested, the issue is brought before The Chamber Board of Directors for review and approval.
Chamber Board of Directors
The Chamber Board of Directors will review and approve a position or will request additional information prior to approval.
