Advocacy News – June 1, 2023
The Michigan Chamber has again been recognized as the “Most Effective Membership Organization” in the 2023 biennial survey of Capitol insiders that took place in mid-May. That now makes the Chamber’s No. 1 record 18 years and running since the survey began in 2005.
“To be ranked No. 1 for 18 years running – over four administrations, the era of term limits and historic legislative swings – is a tremendous honor. It’s a testament to great volunteer leaders, member job providers and the hardest working advocacy team in Lansing. Focusing on pragmatic problem solving is essential in today’s politically charged climate and we have an unwavering commitment to ensuring the voice of business in heard while working collaboratively to build a thriving Michigan for all. We’re stronger, together,” said Jim Holcomb, MI Chamber President & CEO.
The chamber’s lead lobbyist – Wendy Block, senior vice president for business advocacy and member engagement – was also voted as one of the top two most effective individual lobbyists for a membership organization or association.
“We are privileged to represent Chamber members in the Capitol each day, working to advance an economic environment where businesses can grow and thrive – and our communities and families can too,” Block said. “Our team approach is built through good old fashioned hard work, hustling, studying the issues, closely reading bills, and actively listening and engaging with our members, stakeholders and policymakers to understand, find solutions and make a positive difference.”
The survey, conducted every two years in new legislative sessions, took place May 4-15 by MIRS Information & Research Service, Inc. and EPIC-MRA and included 577 respondents. The survey questionnaire did not list any names or options, responses had to be written in by the lawmakers, administration officials, legislative staff, and government affairs professionals and lobbyists taking the survey.
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Most Effective Senators, Members Of Congress, Associations, Lobbyists Released
To get involved in the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, including learning about or joining one of the organization’s policy committees, please contact Annah Duffey at aduffey@michamber.com or visit here.