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Emerging Issues Committee
Purpose
To provide a forum to discuss critical issues that are affecting the
business community; make an initial determination regarding a potential
topic's relevance to the Chamber's purpose; and to provide a vetting
process where a topic will ultimately be referred to Governmental
Affairs or another Chamber committee for consideration, and recommendation
to the Board of Directors.
Goals
- Meet with local, state and federal elected officials to build a better working rapport
- Meet with government agency and department staff members to discuss issues of importance
- Meet with community leaders from the education, healthcare, not-for-profits and others to proactively address any challenges that might affect the business community in the future
- Serve as a clearinghouse for issues to ensure they meet the Chamber's mission
- Refer issues of concern to Governmental Affairs and other appropriate committees
- Refer time sensitive issues to the Board of Directors directly.
Benefit
Allow member input into emerging issues that are adversely affecting
our community in an effort to be more proactive and time sensitive.
