Local Advocacy – McLean County Chamber of Commerce
Our Chamber is the premier business organization in McLean County and serves as the leading voice of business on matters of public policy impacting the local economy. Strengthened by our Partners in Advocacy we advance local legislative priorities set annually by the Chamber Board of Directors. We do so by convening elected officials together with business leaders and advocating for priorities throughout the year. For more information on how to become a Partner in Advocacy visit our sponsorship page.
State Advocacy – Illinois Chamber of Commerce
As the unifying voice for business in Illinois, the Chamber pursues an aggressive agenda in Springfield. Working closely with member businesses, their full-time Government Affairs representatives strive to make state government more business-friendly and the Illinois business climate more competitive. By visiting their website you’ll be able to view their legislative agenda, track key legislation that impacts the business community, check your lawmaker’s legislative scorecard with the IL Chamber, and find useful links related to Illinois state government. For more information about the Illinois Chamber’s advocacy efforts visit their Government Affairs page.
National Advocacy – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber shapes policy at the state, federal, and international levels to ensure the best opportunities to start and grow businesses. Chamber staff and members engage at every step in the process: electing leaders, advocating for better laws and regulations, and, when necessary, going to court to stop misguided policy before it hurts the economy. For more information on the U.S. Chamber’s advocacy efforts visit their Shaping Policy, Chamber on the Record, and Action Center pages.