Business Education and Advocacy

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The Business Education and Advocacy  monitors local, state and federal legislative activity that influences business growth and activity in the Lake Norman area and develops strategies for influencing these deliberations. This division also facilitates Chamber support of community service activity in the region.

  • Monitor public meetings and inform the membership on issues affecting the business community.
  • Conduct monthly Focus Friday program on key community issues examining a full range of views on the subject.
  • Establish regional business priorities for upcoming legislative sessions and create a long-term legislative framework for ongoing strategic priorities.
  • Enhance the Chamber's position as a major policy advocate for Lake Norman's business community.
  • Coordinate legislative meetings where Chamber members can meet, discuss, and advise the Chamber on legislative and community issues.
  • Promote and coordinate annual Candidate Forum(s) and political activism through VoteLakenorman.com.
  • Generate opportunities for Chamber members to meet and build positive relationships with our local, state and federal delegation.
  • Place emphasis on passenger rail, road and highway improvements and transportation planning initiatives. 
  • Work with elected leaders, NC DOT officials, and the Regional Roads Committee to expedite road projects slated for region and identify alternative sources of TIP funding for existing unfunded projects.

 

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