As you may have heard, we’re in the midst of a new advocacy campaign, called Relay. Essentially, we are reaching out to members and non-members throughout the region to identify the priority issues of the business community in four key areas: Business Climate, Infrastructure, Workforce and Quality of Life.
(Click here to see what the Inquirer, Courier Times and Technically Philly are saying about the campaign).
To get feedback, we created an online survey, which was sent to more than 25,000 Chamber members and affiliates, non-members, industry associations and local chambers. In addition, the survey is posted on our Web site (as you can tell, we really want feedback).
So, please complete the survey and reach out to your friends and co-workers and ask them to fill out the survey as well. And, consider adding a Relay graphic to your website, company intranet, blog or online newsletter, here’s how.
We know we are most effective when our priorities reflect the sentiments of the region’s entire business communit. Let us be your voice.
Your survey is loaded with loaded questions like “End Lawsuit Abuse”? Well, maybe, but in what does “abuse” mean in this context to you? If it’s health care tort reform, then NO. If it’s something else, perhaps.
You should be advocating for competition in the health insurance marketplace – one of the things that is devastating small businesses is the astronomical cost and wild increase of health care costs by the insurance giants; the repeal or at least drastic reduction in the city wage tax and business privilege tax, more transparency in government and governmental procedures and policies, and that’s just the start.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. The reason that we initiated the Relay campaign is to encourage members of the business commmunity to express their priorities. Your comments contribute to the dialogue — Mary Flannery, SVP Communications.