JAX Chamber

Public Policy - Connect & Prosper

The Chamber's Public Policy department connects members of the business community and coordinates actions to create and protect a healthy business environment. Three key functions help move our community to greater economic prosperity:



    Prepare Leaders for Public Service
    •    Encourage business-minded leaders to consider
         public office
    •    Educate potential candidates about critical issues
         impacting Northeast Florida
    •    Connect potential candidates with mentors




    Support Qualified Candidates
    •    Established non-profit, non-partisan political action
         committee
    •    Endorse candidates who align with the Chamber's
         mission to drive quality economic growth
    •    Promote endorsed candidates

    Understand & Act Upon Business Issues
    •    Collaborate with members to identify priorities
    •    Communicate clear reasons to support or
         oppose issues
    •    Rally business community to take action

Business Advocacy Committees
These committees focus on the Federal, State and Local issues which impact the Northeast Florida business climate. Committee members help set the Chamber's Public Policy agenda and drive legislative priorities at each level of government. This key group of members also works to develop relationships with elected officials on the Chamber's behalf. Participation is limited, but if interested, please contact staff directly.

What Volunteers are Saying...
Our local Chamber provided exceptional organization and execution. The Chamber staff didn't miss an opportunity for us to spread the message and make the arguments. Yes, many of us in the real estate business and familiar with economic development helped craft and deliver the message, which was not difficult given the stakes, but the Chamber charted the course and made sure we stayed true to the course. And Dr. Bill Rupp, our northeast Florida leader, was a star.
- Robert Rhodes, Foley & Lardner LLP

Want to Be A Business Advocate?
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy department want to hear from you. If you are concerned about legislative and regulatory issues impacting businesses and want to be more involved, please click here to complete a brief form that will enable us to quickly and effectively engage you in key business issues.

Government Links

City
City Council
Mayor Brown's Office
City Council Budget Hearing Schedule

State
State of Florida
State Legislation Information
Governor Scott's Office

Federal
Federal Legislation Information
U.S. Government
President Barack H. Obama
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
U.S. Chamber of Commerce