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Advocating For Your Business

Advocacy Programs

Learn about relevant issues impacting our community and have direct access to elected officials.

Signature Event
Breakfast with our Congressman
Annually in December

Regular Programming
Advocacy in Action
Monthly from September to June

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The top three ways we advocate for and support our members:

  1. Promote a business-friendly environment.
  2. Provide access to elected officials.
  3. Create opportunities for education on important issues.
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of US adults agree that their local Chamber of Commerce is a collective voice of businesses in their community.

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of business owners believe that their local Chamber of Commerce advocates for policies that are in the best interest of their business.

Information provided by ACCE, in partnership with The Harris Poll.

2025 Advocacy Framework

Robust Community Development

We support policies that make our region an attractive place to live, learn, work, and play. Policies include opportunities for affordable housing, childcare, environmental quality, immigration reform, public transportation, sustainability and racial justice, and economic equity.

Education, Talent, and Workforce Development

To compete in the 21st-century economy and to thrive as a state, we must attract, grow and retain a highly skilled workforce. We support initiatives that invest in early childhood development, increase student achievement, promote post-secondary training and increase skilled trade opportunities.

Strong Business Climate

It is essential to have a strong business climate that allows businesses to successfully grow and expand. We support policies that offer employers the flexibility to operate their businesses and attract and retain good and talented employees, without overly intrusive mandates, regulations, or restrictions and that promote a simple, fair and efficient business tax system.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Modern, up-to-date infrastructure must be maintained for our community, state and country to effectively compete in the global marketplace. We support investments in our airports, roads and bridges, broadband expansion, clean water, harbor maintenance and affordable and economical energy production.

Resources

Legal Resources

Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage

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Michigan Chamber Toolkit

Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage

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U.S. Chamber

Employer Guide to Childcare Assistance and Tax Credits

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West Coast Connect

Public Service Engagement Opportunities

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