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POSITION STATEMENTS
BACC 2007 Government
Affairs Platform
The Barrington Area Chamber
of Commerce has adopted a Government Affairs
Platform. The platform provides a structure
for action to be taken by the Government
Affairs Committee and Barrington Area Chamber
of Commerce. Serving as the “Voice
of Business” for the Barrington area
and representing businesses interests on
a local, state and federal level. The Chamber
shall utilize its resources to influence
governmental decisions, which affect our
area’s business economic climate and
economic growth. The 2007 BACC Government
Affairs Platform includes:
BACC priorities support the following
issues:
- A competitive tax structure for Illinois
businesses.
- Reduction in Worker’s Compensation
costs.
- A competitive tax structure for Illinois’
gaming industry, and optimize its revenue
possibilities, as an alternative to
higher taxes and fees.
- End of diversions from the state’s
Road Fund.
- Legal reform.
- Affordable health care for small
businesses.
- Transportation & Telecommunication
infrastructure.
- State incentives for attracting business
to the State of Illinois.
BACC had joined the efforts of the Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition
The purpose of the Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition (hereinafter “NIBAC”) is to act as the grassroots lobbying organization of member Chambers of Commerce of the Northern Illinois region. NIBAC will engage in issues oriented strategic and tactical programs in government relations on the State, County, Regional and National level.
NIBAC will achieve this purpose by developing and executing programs that inform and educate its members, and advocate for and against legislation that impacts on the business community in Northern Illinois. NIBAC will identify, quantify and communicate to its membership, key State, County, Regional and National business related issues and provide programs to address those issues identified as either beneficial or detrimental to the business community of the region.
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Please contact us at 847-381-2525.
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