Public Policy Agenda
Learn about our 2023-2025 policy priorities.
Public Policy Agenda
Learn about
our 2023-2025
policy priorities.
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The Greater Akron Chamber proactively supports the success of the business community by connecting members to key information on relevant political activities and engagement opportunities, convening stakeholders on pressing issues relevant to their business, and by advocating for the collective priorities and identified solutions of our partners in Columbus and Washington, D.C.
Our Public Policy Agenda and Policy Priorities are considered and established by business leaders who participate in our Government Affairs Committee. If you are interested in getting involved, contact John Rizzo, Vice President of Government Affairs, at jrizzo@greaterakronchamber.org.
The Greater Akron Chamber proactively supports the success of the business community by connecting members to key information on relevant political activities and engagement opportunities, convening stakeholders on pressing issues relevant to their business, and by advocating for the collective priorities and identified solutions of our partners in Columbus and Washington, D.C.
Our Public Policy Agenda and Policy Priorities are considered and established by business leaders who participate in our Government Affairs Committee. If you are interested in getting involved, contact John Rizzo, Vice President of Government Affairs, at jrizzo@greaterakronchamber.org.
The Greater Akron Chamber proactively supports the success of the business community by connecting members to key information on relevant political activities and engagement opportunities, convening stakeholders on pressing issues relevant to their business, and by advocating for the collective priorities and identified solutions of our partners in Columbus and Washington, D.C.
Our Public Policy Agenda and Policy Priorities are considered and established by business leaders who participate in our Government Affairs Committee. If you are interested in getting involved, contact John Rizzo, Vice President of Government Affairs, at jrizzo@greaterakronchamber.org.
Policy Priorities
The Public Policy Agenda aligns regional, state, and federal priorities that guides the GAC’s advocacy efforts relevant to important policy issues. The GAC’s Policy Priorities represent key legislative issues that are relevant to ongoing activities and critical to our region’s economic growth and success. These priorities are a short-term representation of our broader goals and objectives found within the GAC’s Public Policy Agenda. Action on these priorities includes (but is not limited to) direct lobbying, providing public testimony, send targeted communications and interacting with media.
Policy Priorities
The Public Policy Agenda aligns regional, state, and federal priorities that guides the GAC’s advocacy efforts relevant to important policy issues. The GAC’s Policy Priorities represent key legislative issues that are relevant to ongoing activities and critical to our region’s economic growth and success. These priorities are a short-term representation of our broader goals and objectives found within the GAC’s Public Policy Agenda. Action on these priorities includes (but is not limited to) direct lobbying, providing public testimony, send targeted communications and interacting with media.
Access to Policy Makers
The GAC’s Government Affairs Series brings together business leaders, elected officials, policy experts and other thought leaders to discuss key policy issues and opportunities. The topics covered in these roundtable-style events address relevant policy issues facing the business community, and take place locally, in Columbus, and D.C., where we often engage with members of our congressional delegation, state legislature, local governments and key staffers from within a variety of agencies.
We also have an annual Candidates Conference & Leadership Reception which provides an opportunity for elected officials, candidates, business executives, and community stakeholders to connect and network, both professionally and socially. In addition, the reception is typically preceded by a Candidates Conference for specific races of interest during the current election cycle. The GAC welcomes all members of Greater Akron’s business community to participate in these events and encourages you to share any questions with John Rizzo at jrizzo@greaterakronchamber.org.
Access to Policy Makers
The Government Advocacy Series bring together business leaders, elected officials, policy experts and other thought leaders to discuss key policy issues. The topics covered in the series will address relevant policy issues facing the business community. During the D.C. Fly-In, attendees will get to participate in a wide range of discussions with members of northeast Ohio’s congressional delegation, federal agencies, D.C. insiders and other key staff within the federal government.
The Candidates Conference and Leadership Reception enables attendees to connect with key stakeholders and elected officials. Throughout the year, we also take members to Columbus to interact with elected officials and advocate for key business legislation in Ohio’s capitol.
Information and Updates
Advocacy Updates
To stay up to date on the most relevant activities related to government, policy and regulation, enroll in our advocacy updates. They provide key information in a timely and consistent manner and often include invitations or recaps to unique engagement opportunities reserved for GAC members.
Voting Information
Voting is a right and the ultimate expression of our freedom. As the voice of the business community, the Greater Akron Chamber encourages our members to promote the importance of voting to their employees and to educate them on the ballot issues. Visit your county Board of Elections website for information on how to register to vote, vote early, or find your polling location.