The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer its membership advocacy staff dedicated to working with local, state and federal elected officials to influence pro-business policies that impact your bottom line.
As a member of the Chamber, Advocacy Center resources are included in the cost of your membership investment. Here are some of the resources you can begin taking advantage of immediately:
• Action eAlerts – Email updates on the hottest community and legislative issues alerting members to take action
• Face time with Elected Officials – Invites to exclusive meetings with policy makers
• Research and Issue Support – Assistance with issue research,
scheduling stakeholder meetings, legislation and ordinance evaluation
etc.
• Member Issue Forums – Access to informational presentations about relevant policy issues
• Facebook – Regular updates and information regarding advocacy efforts, initiatives, resources, forums and feedback
• Taskforce Participation – Gauges interest on specific issues and invites participation in discussion about the topic
• Muskegon Business Political Action Committee – Donations supporting pro-business state candidates and issue education campaigns
• Priority Setting – Gauges member business interests on specific issues that set the Chamber's legislative agenda
If you are interested in learning more about the Advocacy Center or would like to sign up for any of the resources above, contact the Chamber today at 231-722-3751 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
On July 20th, the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce released the results of the year-long Feasibility Study for Municipal Shared Services, This study’s results and recommendations will be used to help local governments find new ways to lower operating costs, save tax-payers money and provide better services for area residents and businesses. Since the launch of the study a Local Government Shared Services Plan has been organized, highlighting important parts of the study, and tracking the progress as the plan is put to work. Click here to read the plan and study or to learn more.
We know that businesses choose to locate and grow more quickly in political environments that are cooperative, consistent and flexible. We recognize that local municipalities in Muskegon County are working hard everyday to improve the environment for business success by innovating and delivering services in a new way than ever before.
The Chamber Government Affairs Committee wants to publicly recognize and
thank the individuals and governmental entities who demonstrate a
commitment to excellence and process improvement in five areas that are
important to the business community. These areas are: ease of use,
customer service, effective communication, building partnerships and
commitment to economic development.
Every municipality is invited to participate by submitting an essay within a particular category describing how they are contributing to a cooperative, consistent and flexible government services. We ask that they submit a letter of support from a local business, really solidifying the connection between the services provided and the impact on the business community.
The 2011 GEE! Awards were given out at the September 23 Business for Breakfast.
Congratulations to our 7 GEE! Award winners in the area of "Building Partnerships" as it relates to the Local Government Shared Services Plan
City of Montague Mayor - Henry Roesler Jr. 
City of Muskegon Mayor - Steve Warmington
City of North Muskegon Mayor - Chris Witham
City of Norton Shores Mayor - Gary Nelund
City of Roosevelt Park Mayor - Rodney Buikema
City of Whitehall Mayor - Mac Hatch
Fruitport Charter Township Supervisor - Brian Werschem
Local Elected Officials
Muskegon County Elected Officials
Muskegon County Board of Commissioners
State Representatives
Marica Hovey-Wright
Holly Hughes
Goeff Hansen
Federal Elected Officials
Contact Senator Carl Levin or Debbie Stabenow
Contact Congressman Bill Huizenga
The
Muskegon Business Political Action Committee (MBPAC) is an independent,
non-partisan committee that exists for the purpose of financially
supporting and endorsing candidates and legislators, policies and
positions on a state level. In the future we may consider contributing
to local and federal legislative efforts that are aligned with the
interests of the greater Muskegon business community.
If you are interested in learning more about the PAC or want to contribute, please contact the Chamber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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