An important part of the Chamber's mission is to strengthen communication between the Chamber membership and state and local government to insure that the interests of the Orleans County business community are understood and duly considered when public policy is being formulated. To accomplish this, the Chamber seeks in involve members in analyzing and communicating the impact of public policy issues on their businesses. Members help create and utilize positions and policies to advance a pro-business agenda.

Below is a list of the current Orleans County Chamber of Commerce policies. You may click on any one to view a thorough description of it.

Policies for Business Climate:

• Support for Agriculture in Orleans County
• Support for the Orleans County 4-H Fair
• Healthy Balance in Retail

Policies for Infastructure:

• Support for Infrastructure Improvement Projects
• Natural Gas Infrastructure for Orleans County
• Transportation Priorities
• Support for the Erie Canal as an Asset in Orleans County
• Communications Policy

Policies for Local Government:

• Local Government Spending and Taxation
• Land Use Policy
• Inter-governmental Cooperation
• Local Participation in the Sales Tax Holiday for Clothing
• Property Tax Assesment

Policies for State Government:

• Medicaid Reform
• State Government and Its Budget
• Workers’ Compensation Reform
• Reform for State Legislature