Government and Legislative Affairs Division

Division Vice-Chair - Mark Meranda, Turner Construction Company

Goals

• Create a formal permitting assistance program to attract, retain and grow the business community. Partner with our government affairs committee liaisons; search available stimulus dollars.

• Advocacy at State/Federal levels - continue legislative fly-ins. Develop policy and practice of inviting candidates for office to address the Chamber

• Annual roundtable with elected officials for business community: “Town Hall Meetings.” Speaker series; focus on smart development and business growth; make the case as to how much revenue the business community contributes to the bottom line.

A) Business and Government Affairs Committee
Hugo Arza, Hugo Arza P.A.

Investigates legislative, quality of life and government issues that are crucial to our business community. Committee members work on local, state, and federal issues.

Goals:

• Increase Committee participation from all industry sectors
• Ensure “one voice” on substantive issues for Chamber
• Host A Town Hall Mtg. on a Substantive Issue for business