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Advocacy & Economic Prosperity
With a powerful collective voice and active engagement from the business community, our needs and challenges in achieving business success are prominently highlighted. This collective influence ensures that the positions of the business community are pivotal in the decision-making process of legislative and governmental actions. We unapologetically support businesses that drive employment and stimulate strong local spending across various sectors. This support contributes to a vibrant and active community. Our focus remains on fostering active engagement with both the private and public sectors to positively impact employment and sustainable growth for our community. Our powerful connections across the state and county amplify our strength as we boldly address challenges at all levels. Together, we create prosperous and thriving environments for all.
Active Committees, Task Forces and Programs:
ADVOCACY TASK FORCE, CORNERSTONE COMMITTEE, VOLUSIA DAYS, FLORIDA CHAMBER FLY-IN, ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION, ADVOCACY EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INTERCITY VISIT
Objectives:
Leverage Stakeholder Expertise: Utilize the collective reasoning and input from the Cornerstone Committee to make informed decisions impacting business operations.
Enhance Advocacy Task Force: Strengthen the influence and credibility of the Advocacy Task Force in selecting candidates who support member-driven business priorities aligned with community needs, thereby boosting their standing among members and the broader community.
Proactive Media and Marketing: Develop and release media and marketing initiatives that showcase the Chambers's collective influence in advocating for regional businesses.
Promote Economic Development: Actively engage in initiatives that attract new business, support existing business, and foster a pro-business environment that drives regional economic growth and prosperity.
Action Plans:
Advocacy Task Force: Advance candidate endorsement opportunities and establish metrics. Evaluate the potential benefits of forming a formal PAC for future strategic influence.
Advocacy Programs: Develop a minimum of two Advocacy programs focused on educational topics.
Cornerstone Committee: Engage the Cornerstone Committee to proactively assist with business growth and issues as it relates to local, state and federal legislation.
Intercity Trip: Determine a location for the visit that matches our community's needs. Arrange speakers, secure accommodations, transportation, sponsors, and participants.
Tapping Into Issues: Secure a minimum of two programs with featured speakers relevant to current advocacy issues.
Publish Quarterly Reports: Regularly publish detailed reports on advocacy engagement activities to keep the membership informed and engaged.
Expand Disaster Assistance: Begin the process of building a platform for pertinent and timely information that can be activated pre-during and post disaster incidents.
Eggs & Issues: Increase attendance by elevating topics and speakers on timely issues.
Volusia Days: Create an opportunity for members to join together to visit Tallahassee and work with our state delegation and state agencies on issues that impact our business region.
Advocacy is the cornerstone of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Cornerstone Committee is the backbone of the advocacy efforts. The Cornerstone Committee actively develops and elevates policy positions on critical issues impacting our regional business community.
