2009-2010 Committee Chairs

Paul Imbrone, Chair Macy's, Florida	Stephen Sauls, Vice Chair Florida International University

Fedaral Advocacy Goals

• Engage and strengthen relationships with Congress and the Administration.
• Collaborate and coordinate with partners for a stronger presence in Washington, D.C. during Chamber fly-ins.

Task Forces

Cargo Network
G. Lee Sandler, Chair
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.

Immigration
Deirdre Nero, Chair
Nero Immigration Law, P.L.

Local, State, Federal and Regional Common Goals

• Foster constructive working relationships with elected, administrative and executive government officials at each level of government, to identify and address priority issues of the South Florida business community.
• Educate the Chamber membership on issues of importance and develop and establish a process that facilitates participation, determination and achievement of a Chamber consensus.
• Provide forums to bring candidates to the Chamber.
• Monitor Census 2010 with a view toward ensuring an accurate count.
• Identify champions and experts on issue areas to maintain clear, concise and consistent messaging on Chamber legislative priorities.
• Advocate on behalf of Chamber substantive committees on issues that impact the business community and report on the success of those efforts.
• Act as a convener for the business community to foster collaboration and address business issues with one voice.
• Reach out to, and work with, partners on a local, regional and statewide basis.

Additional Information

Advocacy / Public Policy Page

Contact: Alice Ancona, 305-577-5471 | aancona@miamichamber.com