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Government Affairs 

The Governmental Affairs department facilitates the Chamber’s involvement with our elected officials on the local, state and federal levels. The department surveys the Chamber membership annually to create the Chamber’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas.


2007 Florida Chamber Awards Luncheon with Rep. Will Kendrick, Rep. Marti Coley, Rep. Jimmy Partonis and Sen. Don Gaetz
The Vice President of Governmental Affairs oversees the Governmental Affairs Committee which monitors activities ofthe city, county state and federal government entities, specifically relating to transportation, education, and issues affecting business. To become a member of the Governmental Affairs Committee email Paul Runk, Paul@baychamberfl.com
The committee hosts the annual “Bay Day” in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol, to gain face time with Senate and House members on the various issues outlined in the Chamber’s State Legislative Agenda.   The committee also travels to Washington D.C. to meet with Florida’s congressional representatives to present the issues outlined in the Chamber’s Federal Legislative Agenda.


Local Statecommittee meets with Senator Don Gaetz