The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee is proud to bring you this new service.  As issues develop that directly impact your business and the community, we will send special alerts asking you to respond to our elected officials on a local, state and federal level.

Your Vote Counts !

Your vote really does count, so make a concerted effort to vote tomorrow, August 14^th in the Primary Election.  Remember two races will be decided during this election; the State Attorney and the Supervisor of Elections.  We encourage you to make your voice heard by casting your ballot in this election.

U.S. House Natural Resources Committee to Hold Hearing in Bay County on How Fisheries Strengthen Our Economy

Saturday, August 25^th, the Natural Resources Committee will hold a field hearing entitled "Fishing=Jobs: How Strengthening America's Fisheries Strengthens our Economy".  The Committee has identified a number of challenges and impediments to fully utilizing the Gulf's fishery resources. 

The hearing will be led by the Chairman, Rep. Doc Hastings (WA) with our Congressman Steve Southerland participating.  Rep. Southerland is a member of this House Committee. Issues to be addressed include but not limited to: catch shares, outdated data and the National Ocean Policy.

The field hearing will be Saturday, August 25^th at 10:00 CDT at Holley Academic Center of FSU-PC.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact one of our staff members.