2010 Update:
Serving as an advocate for local businesses on a wide variety of issues and communication the business viewpoint at all levels of government are crucial roles that The Chamber undertakes through its Governmental Affairs program. The Chamber’s Government Affairs program is a direct response to our Chamber’s Vision and Mission Statement. Our Government Affairs programs are designed to educate and promote business issues which affect our members with our local, state and federal public officials.
The Chamber’s Business Agenda developed each year identifies the issues that Chamber members, committees and staff will support or oppose during the coming year. These issues include everything from permitting, transportation and regulation to economic issues, energy, education and space. Publishing this agenda keeps the focus on current and emerging issues of vital importance to our business partners.
A recent major accomplishment was the creation, certification and incorporation of BusinessVoice of East Central Florida, Inc., a Committee of Continuous Existence. BusinessVoice the Chamber’s Political Committee, provides the businesses of our region the opportunity to have a stronger and more direct voice in the political process, BusinessVoice can endorse and financially support candidates as well as recruit, and train potential pro business candidates for future public office.. All of these initiatives speak to the commitment that the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida has to bring an effective voice for business.
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| Franck Kaiser, Vice Chair Home Builders & Contractors Association |
Christine Michaels, President/CEO |
Joel Boyd, Chair BusinessVoice Chair |
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The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) meets the last Tuesday of the month at 8AM at the Chamber and is open to any Chamber member in good standing. To join the committee email list contact Christine Michaels at Christine@melbourneregionalchamber.com.
