Each year the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce puts out our legislative agenda which highlights those legislative issues that our members believe are important to the growth and development of the region as a whole. Currently we are working on the 2010 agenda and thought we would share how that list forms.
1. Ask our Members- We send out a survey asking our members what’s important to them as well as their opinions on current obstacles and challenges facing the area.
2. Concentrate and Form- Once responses are received, our Government Relations Committee works for weeks to gather and interpret that data and come up with goals based on our member feedback and what is best for our community.
3. Additional Member Needs- Of course not all issues are going to be included in our yearly legislative agenda, but we’re willing to help our members out on specific industry needs. For example one of our members came to us yesterday looking for information on new lead paint legislation. Keep us informed on your industry and we’ll do our best to be of assistance.
4. Get it out- We want you to know that as a business we are fighting for you throughout the region, state and at the national level. We distribute our finalized yearly agenda with your chamber membership plaque as well as post it online.
Watch for 2010 legislative agenda out shortly! If you have an issue or concern that affects your business, let us know!
-Beth Trejo, Director of Investor Relations-Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
