The workings of federal, state and local government and their effects on the Mahoning Valley business community are the focus of the Government Affairs division. The Regional Chamber is an advocate for local business interests and seeks to influence those at all levels of government to improve the economic vitality of Youngstown, Warren and surrounding areas. The division provides the following services to accomplish its goals:
The public policy agenda is a roadmap for renewed economic vitality, business and job growth and government reform for the Mahoning Valley and the state of Ohio.
Legislative Alerts and UpdatesThe Regional Chamber’s legislative alerts and public policy updates offer the latest news and views on local, state and federal issues affecting the business community in the Youngstown/Warren metro area.
All the information you need to know on who represents you on the local, state and federal levels.
The GAC is the eyes and ears of the Regional Chamber when it comes to politics, government and their effect on doing business.
The Chamber is focusing on three major initiatives that would change the way government and the schools do business in the Mahoning Valley and Ohio.
Learn more about this unique partnership of infrastructure officials and business people from the Mahoning Valley working to spur federal and state funding for key economic development and quality of life projects.
Take action! This is your entryway to get involved in the political process by accessing information and contacting your state and federal representatives.
The Regional Chamber annually hosts the Mahoning Valley Local Government Leadership Academy to offer those interested in more effective and efficient local government and schools the tools to be good government leaders.
A core mission of the Regional Chamber is advocacy. The Regional Chamber is committed to representing its members and partners at every level of government—federal, state and local.