The Montgomery area business community relies on The Chamber to monitor and lobby issues that affect business growth. Through proactive, aggressive governmental affairs initiatives, The Chamber works to maintain and promote an environment in the Montgomery area that is conducive to business and community development.

Key goals for 2003 include the development of a State Issues Agenda for the 2003 Legislative Session, and a Federal Issues Agenda for the 107th Congress; to inform the membership on key policy and legislative issues; and to communicate regularly with elected officials regarding the Chamber's activities and positions.

Legislative Information - The Chamber keeps its members informed on key issues impacting their business. Legislative News updates are published throughout the Legislative Session (regular sessions are convened once a year) and are faxed and emailed to Chamber members. And position papers on key issues are adopted and distributed as approved by the Board of Directors. If you are a member and need copies of bills or committee schedules, contact the chamber at macoc@montgomerychamber.com.

Eggs & Issues Breakfasts – To keep our members informed, The Chamber hosts a series of Eggs & Issues Breakfasts throughout the year. The Legislative Breakfast features the 12 members of the Montgomery area legislative delegation, held during the Regular Legislative Session. These informative breakfasts are also held with Alabama's two senators and congressmen. For information or registration, please visit the Chamber Calendar.

Issues Forums - Chamber members can also attend Issues Forum- an informal briefing program held in the Chamber boardroom. Held quarterly, these Forums focus on a current issue impacting the local, state or federal legislative or regulatory climate.

Assisting the Chamber in meeting its goals for 2003 are the State & Local Government Task Force and the National Government Committee.

For more information regarding this area, email GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.