Issue Center

​Every year legislation is introduced at the state and federal levels that impacts the ability of the business community to prosper. The Vermont Chamber is committed to evaluating, monitoring and actively advocating for public policies that ensure business success. With decades of experience working with legislators and government officials at both the state and federal level, our lobbying team has the knowledge and contacts to make a difference for your business.  

Explore the Issue Center to learn which legislative issues are impacting your business, how the Vermont Chamber is improving Vermont’s economic climate, and acting as the voice of Vermont business. 
As the saying goes ‘knowledge is power,’ and the Vermont Chamber gives us just that at its Legislative Forum. The Vermont Chamber’s Legislative Forum is one of the best places for business leaders to learn about the issues impacting our companies and employees.



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Bolduc Metal Recycling

The Vermont Government Affairs Team
The Vermont Chamber Government Affairs Team is on the job in Montpelier, analyzing, evaluating, and advocating on behalf of the business community for a vibrant economy. With decades of experience working with Governors, lawmakers, state and federal officials, the Vermont Chamber Government Affairs Team has the knowledge and the relationships to make a real difference on the issues that matter most to you. 

Issues
The Vermont Chamber recognizes the importance of working with lawmakers and government officials at both the state and federal levels in order to achieve employers’ primary economic development initiatives. We develop these policy positions by gathering input through our annual member survey and our statewide issue forums and using the guidance of our Government Affairs Committee and Board of Directors. 

The Total Impact List
The Vermont Chamber has created this list for taxes, fees and mandates created by government action over the last several years. Email govaffairs@vtchamber.com if you have one to add to the list.  

Statewide Issues Forums
Are businesses in your area growing and adding jobs? Are policy leaders in Montpelier helping or adding to the burden? To help businesses garner a better understanding of recent legislation and what to expect during the next legislative session, the Vermont Chamber will be conducting its annual Legislative Forums tour across the state. These forums are a great opportunity to learn about the issues and understand how to impact the outcome.  View a list of forums - this list will be updated as more are scheduled.

Business Agenda
This document is intended to provide our legislative leaders and state officials with an overview of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s policy positions, as developed by our Government Affairs Committee and approved by our Board of Directors.

Campaign Research Center
​The Campaign Research Center (the Vermont Chamber’s political action committee) is committed to help elect candidates that portray and practice civility, independence, moderation, and common sense.  The primary role of the CRC is to identify and support candidates who understand the need for job creation and economic growth and ensure they are elected.  For more information email govaffairs@VTChamber.com. 

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