General Resources for Government Relations and Public Policy

This Chamberpedia page contains information on the concepts and programs that comprise an effective chamber government relations department.

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Research and Whitepapers

Political and Social Fragmentation - by Mick Fleming from the Horizon Initiative: Chambers 2025 issue of Chamber Executive magazine (Spring 2015)
Revenue From Policy chapter from the ACCE Chamber Revenue Model Whitepaper - Entire Whitepaper also available here (published December 2013)

Toolkits

Government Relations 101: Making Your Chamber Make a Difference - ACCE Toolkit

Articles

The Ninth Influence: Limitations of Government - from Chamber Executive magazine (Spring 2017)
The Business of Advocacy - by Mick Fleming, Chamber Executive magazine (Spring 2016)
A Polarized America Lives as It Votes - by Charles Babington, Chamber Executive magazine (Fall 2014)
Collaborate! Effective Policy Work Increasingly Requires Building Coalitions - by Carmen Hickerson, Chamber Executive magazine (Spring 2014)
Government Takes a Page from the Smart Business Playbook - by Gary VanLandingham, Chamber Executive magazine (Fall 2013)
Driving Good Public Policy - by William D. Lecos, Chamber Executive, magazine (Spring 2010)

Blog Posts

Advocating for Paducah - In this 2017 Chamber of the Year Winner's Circle Spotlight, the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce's (Ky.) advocacy campaign work is described for their area's economic driver, the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. (10/5/2017)
Chamber Government Affairs Programs that Work (5/2/2008)
The Future of Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Efforts (4/15/2008)

Award-Winning Chamber Examples

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's (S.C.) State House Guide - 2017 ACE Award of Excellence
Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Advocacy Infographic - 2017 ACE Award of Excellence
Plano Chamber of Commerce's (Texas) Take 10: Legislative Landscape E-Newsletter - 2017 ACE Award of Excellence
Portland Business Alliance's (Ore.) Portland Can Do Better Campaign - 2017 ACE Grand Award; Best in Show
Salt Lake Chamber's 2017 Public Policy Guide - 2017 ACE Award of Excellence
Association of Washington Business' Grassroots Alliance - State/Province Category Winner, 2016 Chamber of the Year
North Carolina Chamber's Can't Afford to Wait Campaign - 2016 ACE Grand Award
See more award-winning public policy examples.

More Samples

Committee Policy Analysis Matrix - This tool from the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce (S.D.) is intended to help focus discussion on a particular issue. Each committee member is asked to rank criteria (using the Individual Policy Analysis Matrix); this form is used to tally and weight the scores in order to make a policy recommendation.
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Convention & Seminar Resources

High-Profile Issues, High-Profile Leadership - Presentation from the ACCE 2017 Annual Convention in Nashville.
Political and Social Dysfunction: Good for Chambers? - Presentation by David C. Adkisson, CCE, President and CEO, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, from the 2015 ACCE Annual Convention
Strength in Public Policy Coalitions - Presentation by Taylor Landin, Vice President, Public Policy, Greater Houston Partnership; and David May, CCE, President and CEO, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce (Colo.), from the 2015 ACCE Annual Convention