Advocacy
Governmental Affairs
The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce through its Governmental Affairs Committee is committed to being a proactive voice for the business community. It is the Chamber’s goal to keep its members informed on issues that affect them and to facilitate communication between the business community and all levels of government.
Key Issues
Legislative Agenda: Each year, the Chamber publishes its Legislative Agenda, setting forth its positions and philosophies on key public policy issues that impact local businesses on the federal, state and local level. It is provided to elected officials, and also serves as a guide for the Chamber’s ongoing Governmental Affairs advocacy efforts.
The Eau Claire Chamber has been instrumental in the passage of various ordinances and legislation that have made a positive impact on the community. Some of these include the Highway 53 Bypass and North Crossing highway projects, local technical college and school district referendums, computer tax exemption on business computers, working with City Council to keep the storm water utility fees reduced, downtown revitalization, and working with Eau Claire County to assure that 75 percent of the one-half cent sales tax is allocated to property tax relief each year.
Events: The Chamber provides frequent opportunities for members to get educated on important issues and interact with policy makers. Check our schedule of events for upcoming sessions of our Eggs & Issues policy breakfasts and other events. The Chamber also co-sponsors the annual Chippewa Valley Rally visit to Madison as part of the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance.
Election & Voting Information
Public Officials & Government Links
Contact the Chamber
If you have any questions regarding the Chamber’s role in governmental affairs, please contact Scott Rogers, governmental affairs and workforce director.
The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce through its Governmental Affairs Committee is committed to being a proactive voice for the business community. It is the Chamber’s goal to keep its members informed on issues that affect them and to facilitate communication between the business community and all levels of government.
Key Issues
Legislative Agenda: Each year, the Chamber publishes its Legislative Agenda, setting forth its positions and philosophies on key public policy issues that impact local businesses on the federal, state and local level. It is provided to elected officials, and also serves as a guide for the Chamber’s ongoing Governmental Affairs advocacy efforts.
The Eau Claire Chamber has been instrumental in the passage of various ordinances and legislation that have made a positive impact on the community. Some of these include the Highway 53 Bypass and North Crossing highway projects, local technical college and school district referendums, computer tax exemption on business computers, working with City Council to keep the storm water utility fees reduced, downtown revitalization, and working with Eau Claire County to assure that 75 percent of the one-half cent sales tax is allocated to property tax relief each year.
Events: The Chamber provides frequent opportunities for members to get educated on important issues and interact with policy makers. Check our schedule of events for upcoming sessions of our Eggs & Issues policy breakfasts and other events. The Chamber also co-sponsors the annual Chippewa Valley Rally visit to Madison as part of the Chippewa Valley Chamber Alliance.
Election & Voting Information
Public Officials & Government Links
Contact the Chamber
If you have any questions regarding the Chamber’s role in governmental affairs, please contact Scott Rogers, governmental affairs and workforce director.
