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2007 - 2008 Business Agenda
 

Business Agenda

“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer.”

John F. Kennedy

Democracy is not a spectator sport!

The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce understands that today's professionals are busy focusing on the day-to-day responsibilities of their business operations and may find it difficult to be active in public policy debates that will determine the future business climate.

Recognizing there is strength in numbers, the Indianapolis Chamber has established its own grassroots advocacy network. This network allows the Chamber to keep members informed on policy issues that affect their businesses, as well as providing professionals with an efficient and effective means of participating in the legislative process.

Your participation in this united effort is essential. It not only allows you to become better acquainted with the policy process, but also gives you an easy way to have more direct contact with the elected officials who determine the future of your business. Most often, it is this direct type of constituent involvement that dramatically impacts how elected officials make decisions about critical business issues.

Let your voice be heard! There are many ways for you to actively participate in our grassroots network and help influence public policy decisions.

  • Join an Indianapolis Chamber council or committee.
  • Write letters and place phone calls to elected officials.
  • Respond to surveys requesting your input on public policy.
  • Join our Business Advocacy Political Action Committee.

For more information, call the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce at 317.464.2200.

Our objectives:

Economic Growth: Create an environment where regional growth is achieved through the expansion of new and existing businesses and the creation of new employment and investment opportunities.

Transportation, Infrastructure and Environment: Increase investment in and development of roadway infrastructure, mass transportation and environmental initiatives to increase economic opportunities and improve quality of life.

Local Government and Fiscal Policy: Increase accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of state and local government while allowing for greater fiscal autonomy at the local level.

Education and Workforce Development: Prepare the emerging and incumbent workforce to meet the demands of a 21st century economy by improving both teacher and student performance and administrative accountability in educational institutions throughout central Indiana.

 

View the complete 2007-2008 Business Agenda in PDF format.

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