Advocacy Center

The Advocacy Group of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) focuses on networking and lobbying efforts at the local, state and federal government levels to enhance the region's business climate, economy and overall quality of life. This group focuses on the promotion of public policy and legislative positions through direct lobbying efforts with the appropriate entities.

Advocacy is also responsible for cultivating and strengthening relationships between the Chamber and elected and administration officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

 

COMMITTEES

The committees of the Advocacy Group have various functions, often times they may work in concert due to the nature of public policy and legislation.

The following are the committees and task forces under Advocacy:

• Local Advocacy
• State Advocacy
• Federal & Global Advocacy
• Natural Resources Management
• Workforce Housing
• Miami Public Affairs Council
• Immigration Task Force
• Cargo Network

To sign up or for more information,  please send an email to advocacy@miamichamber.com.

 

WASHINGTON INITIATIVE /  TALLAHASSEE INITIATIVE

The Advocacy Group undertakes various trips throughout the year to engage the State Legislature, Members of Congress and their staff, State and Federal agencies on issues outlined in the Chamber’s Legislative Agenda.

These are unique opportunities to participate in the Chamber’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. & Tallahassee, FL.  Join the Chamber leadership, fellow community and business leaders in these fast paced, high-level lobbing trips.

PLEASE VISITE THE Legislative Action Center FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

The Federal and State Legislative Packages are the business agenda for the South Florida business community.  The Packages are developed from input from the Chamber membership, substantive committees, business leaders, allied associations and business groups as well as key community stakeholders.

The targeted issues are pertinent to our community and region.  They will be advanced by the Advocacy Group with the appropriate entities.

These issues cover a wide range of subject areas such as transportation, immigration, education and economic development, just to name a few.

PLEASE VISITE THE Chamber Legislative Agenda FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

ADVOCACY REVIEW

The GMCC Advocacy Review is a compilation of published news stories prepared by the Advocacy staff.

The Review is a wrap-up of domestic and international news stories from a wide range of media outlets.  It includes information on issues, news, politics and policy.

The Review is sent out three times a week on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s to a list of subscribers.

To sign up, please send an email to advocacy@miamichamber.com.

 

LINKS YOU CAN USE

Please find below the link to the State of the State Address given March 7, 2006 by Governor Jeb Bush of Florida.  Other links include the Governor's proposed budget as recommended to the Legislature as well as several specific recommendations by the Governor on items such as education spending, teacher recruitment incentives, energy, tax reform, economic development, diversity initiatives and hurricane preparedness. Should you need further information, please contact the Advocacy staff within the Chamber.

• Governor announces 2006-2007 Executive Budget
• Link to eBudget website 

Other Governor's 2006-2007 Initiatives

• Governor and Lt. Governor announce new Middle and High School reform measures
• Governor unveils 2006 Florida Energy Act
• Governor announces $1.5 billion in new tax cuts for Floridians
• Governor announces $630 million economic development proposal
• Governor announces $39 million initiative to recruit and retain teachers
• Governor announces access and diversity initiative
• Governor and Lt. Governor announce new funding recommendations for hurricane preparedness, response and recovery

 

Watch Miami-Dade County at work!

Throughout the County's trial period, you can watch live webcasts of County Commission and Committee meetings from your PC. Whether you are just learning about the processes that form local policy and law, or you are a seasoned political observer, webcasting is a convenient way to watch County government in action. The Commission meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For system requirements, program schedule and more visit the Website Guide.