Legislative Agenda & Local Public Policy Initiatives
Each year, The Chamber’s Legislative and Advocacy Councils are charged with the responsibility of identifying priority issues. They then study and track these issues, keeping abreast of any developments in each of the identified areas.
In January, we announced our 2015 Legislative Agenda which identified The Chamber’s advocacy priorities at the state level. These include:
- Business Taxation, Regulation & Job Creation
- Education
- Early Childhood and K-12 Funding
- Higher Education
- Infrastructure
- Local Government Advancements
- Healthcare
Engagement with Elected Leaders
Connecting our members and the public to elected leadership is a priority of The Chamber. Creating opportunities where for open dialogue with key decision makers at the local, state and federal level is paramount to our advocacy and public policy focus. Some of the events The Chamber hosts to connect these groups include:
- Federal Focus Lunch
- The Annual Governor's Luncheon
- Legislative Preview Luncheon and Wrap-Up with Indiana state legislators at the start and end of the legislative session
- Small Business Legislative Roundtable
- Local Leaders Forum with local elected officials
- Education Forum
- Parking Forum with Mayor Kruzan
- I-69 Summit