The Chamber is proud to provide key legislative programs as another benefit of membership. The Business Advocacy Council (BAC) provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state, and federal governmental issues. BAC members review and take positions on a range of business related legislation and issues and vote to approve any legislative positions that align with the board-approved public policy platform.
The BAC meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30am in the Chamber Lobby Conference Room. This meeting is open to all members while appointed council members have voting authority.
Jack Isselmann, Tonken Torp: Will discuss potential legislation this session that will impact Economic Development including the Oregon Investment Act & legislation to expand Enterprise Zones.
Representative Tobias Read: Oregon Investment Act update and work session.
If you are interested in a formal appointment to the BAC, contact Lorraine Clarno by clicking the “Email Us a Question” icon to the right or her at call 503.350.2006.
Download a Powerpoint Presentation from Business Matters: The Voice of Business
Legislative Round Tables – Legislators are invited in regularly to give updates and have productive dialogue around business issues and activities in Salem.
Candidate Forums & Debates – During the election cycles we provide a variety of forums to bring candidates in and hear directly from our membership.
TESTIMONIAL
“Owning your own business is a lot of work. Time and money are always under pressure. Knowing the BACC is fighting the good fight for my business saves me both:
TIME: they represent my business on candidates, measures and bills. They do so at the city, county and state levels.
MONEY: from taxes to ordinances to urban development, the outcomes directly affect my bottom line.
Glad to have them on my team!”
- Wendi Eiland, WENDI EILAND AGENCY, INC. ~ American Family Insurance
