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Advocacy & Government Relations

Greater Burlington’s Advocacy and Government Relations

The Government Relations Committee develops legislative statements and plans trips to Des Moines and Washington D.C. to advocate for issues and bills important to our area, hosts Friday Forum breakfasts and candidate forums for local elections.

2023 County-Wide Housing Survey
Read the 2023 Housing Needs Assessment.
Friday Forums
The Government Relations Committee is excited to announce the new Friday Forums (formerly known as 'Eggs & Issues'). Each session will inform you about hot topics regarding the community and business focused issues.
Elected Officials
Discover how to get in touch with our state and federal elected officials in Des Moines and Washington, D.C.
Election Forum
The Chamber plays an active role in identifying business-friendly candidates, and hosting candidate forums.
Legislative Priorities
The Chamber of Commerce works within the political realm to advocate positions important to local business.
Highway 61 Coalition
The Highway 61 Coalition, works to promote the completion of U.S. as a four-lane highway.
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Learn about the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), which acts as a unified voice for business across the state.
Iowa Chamber Alliance
The Iowa Chamber Alliance is a leadership organization that consists of the 16 largest Chambers of Commerce in the State of Iowa.
US Chamber
Discover the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy.