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.
The Public Policy Committee of the Chamber is comprised of leading members of Gainesville/Alachua County's business community.
Brian Leslie, Chair – Charles Perry Construction, Inc.
Susan Crowley – University of Florida
Bob Page – Alarion Bank
Scott Costello - HOME Magazine
Rosemary Fagler - Plum Creek
Danny Gilliland - Gateway Bank
Jennifer Anchors – Children’s Home Society
Adrian Taylor - Springhill Missionary Baptist Church
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.
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Agenda builds upon the six pillars of Public Policy: Talent & Education, Innovation & Education, Infrastructure & Growth Leadership, Business Climate & Competitiveness, Civic & Government Systems and Quality of Life. Click below to view the 2011 Chamber Advocacy Agenda, with state and local priorities.