Advocacy

Advocacy in Action in Washington DC: Part 2 A major focus of discussions at Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition’s DC Fly-In in March revolved around Talent.  Workforce development is a topic that crosses most of the industries in our country, although different areas of the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition feel it in different ways. Common…

Advocacy in Action in Washington DC: Part 1 I’m not a lobbyist by trade, but I do know about the significant issues our local businesses face and have many opportunities to talk about them. There’s not a week that goes by at the Chamber where we’re not sitting down with an elected official, be they…

Are you a Voter? Taxpayer? Business Owner? Here’s your deep dive on issues that matter to all of us. Friday morning Public Policy meetings are never the same thing twice. Members gather at the standard West Michigan crack of dawn hour to look at real issues that have direct influences on how we operate our…

We’ve all got issues. That’s why we advocate. We’re all advocates for something. Whether its fund raising for your cause, asking for that raise, or speaking up on behalf of your children, we’re all inspired by issues that motivate us into action. When you think about our community and the businesses that drive our economy,…

Why Advocacy Matters: A Message for People Who Aren’t into Politics While at a meeting with Chamber members this week, one person remarked that in light of the current divisive political climate, they’ve started to tune out “politics” all together. Maybe you’ve heard similar remarks around the water cooler or seen them on social media.…

Thankful for a Community that Thinks Big Thanksgiving is arguably the best of all holidays. It’s about family and friends and neighbors. It’s not about giving the perfect gift, or dressing up in the most innovative costume, or delivering an epic romantic gesture. It’s about celebrating the blessings in our lives. Of course, it’s also…