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The Advocacy Group of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is charged with the development and promotion of public policy positions at the local, state and federal government levels. The group also cultivates and strengthens relationships between the Chamber membership and elected officials across all levels of government. It hosts initiative programs in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. and sponsors local events on current and public affairs.
The Advocacy Group works in conjunction with the Chamber’s substantive committees for the development of its State and Federal Legislative Packages on issues that impact Greater Miami's community as a business center, including but not limited to: transportation, healthcare, workforce development and retention, education, environment, insurance, growth management and smart urban development, disaster recovery/business continuity, economic development, tourism and free trade.
As a regional Chamber that promotes sustainable economic development in South Florida one of the most important and direct ways to achieve this is through advocacy, on behalf of the business community, with full participation of our membership.
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.
- Local Advocacy
- State Advocacy
- Federal Advocacy
- Natural Resources Management
- Workforce Housing
To sign up for one of the Advocacy Group's committees or for additional information, e-mail advocacy@miamichamber.com.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT RESULTS
Click here to see the items on the November 4, 2008 ballot and to download the Chamber's Miami-Dade County election guide.
RESOLUTIONS
| 07/09/08 | Reauthorization of Children’s Trust Resolution |
| 06/11/08 |
| 05/02/07 | U.S. Southern Command |
| 03/01/06 | Miami-Dade College Dedicated Funding Source | |
| 10/05/05 | School of Medicine at Florida International University | |
| 09/07/05 | Hurricane Katrina |
| 03/02/05 | Public School System District Cost Differential Funding Formula | |
| 01/05/05 | DR-CAFTA Ratification | |
| 01/05/05 | Free Trade Area of the Americas Negotiations | |
| 10/06/04 | U.S. Southern Command |
| 05/05/04 | Citizens Independent Transportation | |
| 04/07/04 | Florida Hometown Democracy Amendment | |
| 02/04/04 | Miami Beach Convention Center | |
| 11/18/03 | Greater Miami Chamber & South Florida Workforce Partnership | |
| 11/17/03 | Miami-Dade County Health Flex Plan | |
| 11/17/03 | International Services Network | |
| 10/21/03 | Aviation Authority Ordinance | |
| 09/10/03 | Designation of New Metropolitan Statistical Area | |
| 08/26/03 | Trade in Services Position | |
| 06/04/03 | Co-Op Agreement Port of Miami, Port Everglades and Port of Palm Beach |
WASHINGTON, D.C. INITIATIVE | TALLAHASSEE INITIATIVE
The Chamber’s Advocacy Group undertakes various trips throughout the year to engage the state legislature, members of U.S. Congress and their staff, and state and federal agencies on issues outlined in the Chamber’s Legislative Package. These are unique opportunities to participate in the Chamber’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee, FL. Chamber leadership and fellow community and business leaders head to the nation’s and state’s capitals for these fast-paced, high-level lobbing trips.
For more information visit the Legislative Action Center.
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
The Greater Miami Chamber's Federal and State Legislative Packages are developed by the Chamber’s Advocacy Group after receiving input from the Greater Miami Chamber’s members and substantive committees, business leaders, allied associations and key community stakeholders.
The targeted issues are pertinent to our community and region and cover a wide range of subject areas such as transportation, immigration, education and healthcare. The Greater Miami Chamber's Federal and State Legislative Packages will be advanced by the Advocacy Group with the appropriate entities.
For more information visit the Chamber Legislative Agenda.
ADVOCACY REVIEW
The Chamber's Advocacy Review is a compilation of published news stories prepared by the Advocacy staff. It is a wrap-up of domestic and international news stories from a wide range of media outlets and includes information on issues, news, politics and policy. The Advocacy Review is sent out three times a week on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s to a list of subscribers.
To be added to the Chamber's Advocacy Review distribution list, e-mail 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.
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.
For system requirements, program schedule and more visit the Miami-Dade Webcast Guide.
President/Managing Partner
Ms. Catherine M. Renner
