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As The Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce has the unmatched ability to make sure the concerns of Northern Virginia businesses are heard and addressed by our leaders in Washington, Richmond and locally.
For almost 80 years, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce has been a respected and effective advocate on behalf of the Northern Virginia business community, working to promote pro-business policies to elected officials and policy makers at the local, regional, state and federal levels. From direct lobbying to coalition building to grassroots development, the Chamber is at the forefront of building and influencing a future full of opportunity and promise.
INFLUENCING THE FUTURE - IMPACTING YOUR BOTTOM LINE:
Advocacy Update: Advocacy Update is the Chamber's Advocacy Department's newsletter. Advocacy Update informs members about upcoming legislation, political events, government news from local and state to federal and more.
Calendar of Events: Throughout the year the Chamber's Advocacy department will host several events to keep our members well connected with legislators. Our events include intimate luncheons to major media debates.
Legislative Agenda: Each year the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce sits down with the Policy Steering Committee for several Policy Development meetings. The Chamber is a multi issue Advocate for all members.
Legislative Resources: To stay connected with politics and government, the Chamber has made certain resources more available. Through this link you can contact you state and federal officials and track legislation on your own.
News & Views: Read more about what the Fairfax County Chamber is saying on the most important issues and developments impacting the quality of life and business environment in Northern Virginia.
Get Involved: Fairfax County Chamber members are being empowered to leverage the organization’s advocacy strengths to pursue policy initiatives specific to their industries or interest, but which also widely impact on Northern Virginia’s economy.
NOVABizPAC: Established in 2002, the Northern Virginia Business Political Action Committee was created to contribute funds, focusing on Northern Virginia legislators and other key leaders statewide. The PAC ignores party affiliation to create a healthy debate among its trustees, participants and stakeholders. |
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