Advocacy Councils

The Chamber is dedicated to effectively promoting business needs to government at the local, state and federal level. These Advocacy Councils focus on local, state and federal legislation and its impact on the business community.

Diversity
Committed to improving diversity among membership and volunteer leadership.

Environmental
Focuses on local, state and federal environmental legislation and its impact on the business community.

Public Policy
The Public Policy Council considers legislation that affect the business community and recommends positions to the Chamber's Board.

Taxation Task Force
Dedicated to directing and supporting the Chamber’s efforts to analyze and recommend positions to the Governing Council on local, state and federal tax issues.

Transportation
Develops an evolving list of road improvement priorities and helps coordinate the business community's involvement in seeking federal and state monies for projects. It also examines other transportation issues involving non-motorized trailways, rail, and air transportation.

Portage Advisory Council
The Portage Advisory Council recommends positions on business issues and legislation that effect the City of Portage to the Governing Council.

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