To be successful you need to be heard. That is why the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the "unified business voice of greater Gainesville," aggressively representing your business interests at the city, county, regional and state levels.
An Economic Impact Analysis of the proposed Amendment 4 on the economic development of Florida by Washington Economics Group Inc. found that 106,652 to 267,247 jobs will be lost, which will result in a $1.6 billion to $4.1 billion loss in tax revenue for the state.
"Passage of Amendment 4 will have potentially devastating consequences to Florida's economy at a time when attracting new business to Florida is essential for the future recovery and prosperity of the state and its residents."
The Public Policy Committee of the Chamber is comprised of leading members of Gainesville/Alachua County's business community.
Mitch Glaeser, Chair – Glaeser Realty
Ed Jennings, Jr. – Jennings Development Group
Susan Crowley – University of Florida
Bob Page – Alarion Bank
David Wilson – bbva Compass Bank
Bryan Harrington – M.M. Parrish Construction
Brian Leslie – PPI Construction
Jennifer Anchors – Children’s Home Society
Marilyn Tubb – Santa Fe College
The Public Policy Committee of the Chamber is charged with:
Researching issues
Collecting input from membership
Advising the Chamber Board of Directors
Educating elected officials of Chamber stance on issues
The Chamber Board of Directors makes the final decision on adopting any public policy position. In the event that no position is taken, the Chamber may still distribute educational information to the membership.