About Public & Government Affairs
The Policy and Government Affairs Department measurably contributes to the Chamber's profile and effectiveness. We are the leading edge business advocate and forum for debate, and a credible source for policy analysis and issue commentary. We advocate new and innovative solutions to improve the business climate on behalf of our members.
Our Policy & Advocacy Approach
- Engage Chamber members and committees
- Focus on priority issues
- Build strategic relationships with key opinion and community leaders
- Create an inclusive forum for debate
- Be pro-active and agenda-setting as an incubator of new thought
- Advocate constructive policy solutions
- Communicate policy positions, advocacy activities, and outcomes to members
- Be an effective and credible source for media commentary
- Enhance the Chamber's profile
Our Values
- Committed to the business community
- Non-partisan
- Visible, credible, principled and informed
- Accountable and measurable
- Efficient and cost effective