Mary Lou Tighe, Chair ML Tighe & Associates

Local, State and Federal Common Goals

• Foster relationships and work proactively with elected officials on each level, as well as create relationships with key government administrators.

• Educate the Chamber membership on issues of importance and develop a process that facilitates participation and determines Chamber consensus.

• Identify champions and issue area experts to maintain clear, concise and consistent messaging on Chamber legislative priorities.

• Advocate on behalf of the Chamber’s substantive committees on issues that impact the business community and report on the success of those efforts.

Local Advocacy Goal

• Create events to engage local elected officials -- municipal and county -- with Chamber members.