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

Policy and Government Affairs Department Staff