The Chamber
Advocacy
Serves as the voice of the business community while promoting and enhancing a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy
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This committee supports the organization in its role to serve as the leading advocate for business and community through policy development, advocacy events, community relations activities, Leadership Coweta, and the development of the Chamber's Public Policy Agenda.
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Chair: Bradley Down |
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Critical Success Factors:
- Champion key issues that impact community and economic development
- Create a platform for existing industry dialogue
- Strengthen employment connections
- Champion key issues that impact business
- Create connections with elected officials
- Provide platforms for business and community leaders to engage in meaningful discussions
Recent Accomplishments:
- Leadership Development. Launched 17th annual Leadership Coweta class.
- Keeping Coweta Great. Supported the continuation of the Education SPLOST and began the support of the continuation of the County SPLOST.
- Legislative Awareness. Co-hosted the District 28 State Senate Candidates Forum, recognized business-friendly legislators, published annual public policy agenda, and kept members informed through weekly Capitol Reports.
- Community Development. Facilitated the Economic Prosperity Council and its review of the community assessment data and its focus on developing Coweta’s assets to include development of a three-year communitywide marketing and branding campaign.
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